Yuzuru Hanyu of figure skating responded to an independent interview with NHK after a press conference held in Beijing on the 14th.

Hanyu recalled that he tried a four-and-a-half-turn jump while suffering from ankle pain, and said, "I challenged the accelerator with unprecedented power. It was a moment when everyone's thoughts were directly conveyed."

Hanyu gave a press conference at the main media center in Beijing from 5:30 pm on the 14th, and then responded to an independent interview with NHK.



Among them, Hanyu recalled that he tried a four-and-a-half-turn jump even though he had injured his ankle in the practice the day before the free time. I was able to concentrate very much myself and challenged the accelerator with unprecedented power. It was a moment when everyone's thoughts were directly conveyed. "



When asked if he would be closer to success if he had more time, he answered, "It's not that easy. If I can do it so easily, I can do it." However, I also feel that it is four and a half turns of Yuzuru Hanyu. "

“With the support, I was happier than anyone else in the match”

Also, when asked what kind of stage the Olympics would be for Hanyu, he said, "Until the Pyeongchang Games, it was a place where you would be rewarded if you worked hard. This time, I received the most support, and I was able to face the match in the best condition and the happiest condition than anyone else. I really wanted to win the gold medal to those people. " I did.

"You can decide later" for your future active life

Regarding his future active life, "To be honest, I don't care now. I think I can decide later. Now I'm looking forward to the exhibition at the end of the tournament. It's painful to walk because it doesn't heal in such a short period of time. Still, there are acting and expressions that I want you to see, so now I want to put my whole body into it. "

It's been 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake next month, "Did I become something for you?"

Given that it will be 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck next month, Hanyu said, "I would like to ask you all about your thoughts on those affected by the disaster and those who will continue their new lives. I was able to give back with the gold medal and the result, but this time I couldn't bring anything. Even if it wasn't, it was acting itself. But even if it's just one quadruple and a half jump, I wish I could be something for you, "he said, looking straight ahead.