Three Japanese athletes participating in the Beijing Olympics figure skating women's singles made adjustments at the practice venue for the short program on the 15th.
The women's singles for figure skating will have a short program in the first half of the 15th, and from Japan, Kaori Sakamoto, who will be the second consecutive tournament, and Wakaba Higuchi and Mana Kawabe, who will both participate for the first time, will participate.
On the afternoon of the 13th, the three of them adjusted at the practice link at the match venue, and of these, Sakamoto played a free song, carefully checked each one such as jumps, spins and steps, and prepared for the actual performance. ..
Higuchi also confirmed her feelings by repeatedly jumping the triple Axel, which indicates her intention to challenge, not only in the free program but also in the short program.
Kawabe showed how good the finish was, such as deciding the triple Axel, which is improving her condition this season, even in practice.
The short program for the first half of the women's singles, in which three Japanese players will participate, will be held on the 15th, and the free program for the second half will be held on the 17th.