An exhibition was held by athletes who participated in the Beijing Olympics and figure skating, and Yuzuru Hanyu performed to the delicate piano melody of Yumi Matsutoya's "Haru Yo, Koi".
Hanyu "I want to pursue my own figure skating"
The figure skating exhibition started at 1:00 pm Japan time, and Hanyu, who was 4th in the men's single, appeared 21st.
Hanyu wore a costume that was based on white and interwoven with pink like cherry blossoms, and after giving a bow to Link, he entered and received a particularly big applause.
When I started acting to the delicate piano tune of Yumi Matsutoya's "Haru yo, Koi", I decided to use the triple axel, which I am good at, with flowing icing.
The venue was fascinated by showing off beautiful skating and spins with expressions that were conscious of the fingertips toward the climax of the song.
Hanyu, who finished the performance, bowed deeply, saying "Thank you."
Hanyu commented on the performance of the exhibition, "I can't express it in a word, but I think that there are people who have supported me so far and have seen it, and I think that my performance will have some meaning and story, so I'm grateful. I wanted to express my gratitude to both this link and the people who were here. I can't express my gratitude directly to each person, but I really want to express my gratitude to each person. It's full. "
Regarding this tournament, "I think my efforts were not rewarded. I was very nervous because I was not worried about my performance today, but in a sense, I am rewarded today and I am so happy. That is this. I'm a little wondering if I couldn't make a successful four-and-a-half-turn jump at the tournament, or because I couldn't win the gold medal, so if I wasn't rewarded, I wouldn't be rewarded and I'm happy now. "
And about the future, "I want to be able to pursue my own figure skating. I have to keep thinking about where that field is, and there may be no answer, but if you can tell me what I really mean, The best thing I want to do is to pursue my own figure skating. "
V. Jou, who misses a single in Corona, also acts
At the exhibition, Vincent Zhou of the United States, who first participated in the group only because the test for the new coronavirus was positive and missed the men's single, appeared.
Jou appeared in a black-based costume and acted gracefully as if he could not participate in the men's single, such as deciding the triple Axel according to the song of "Sign of the Times". was doing.
After the performance, generous applause was sent from the venue.
Higuchi Wakaba "I've come to want to go to the Olympics again"
Wakaba Higuchi, who contributed to the bronze medal in Japan, appeared in the 8th place in the women's singles.
Higuchi wore a pink-based outfit, and she performed her splendid performance with her emotions, such as showing off a beautiful spin to the gradually rising song.
After finishing the exhibition performance, Higuchi said with a smile, "I made a mistake in the jump, but I enjoyed skiing."
Looking back on this tournament, "I think I was able to perform well in a group where I was nervous that I shouldn't make mistakes, which gave me confidence. I felt it was difficult, so I would like to practice again so that I can put out my strength on the big stage. "
He also commented on the women's singles short program and free triple Axel, "I was happy because I had never succeeded in the same match short program and free." I was delighted.
After that, he said, "I want to concentrate and do my best so that I can perform more. Before I came here, I thought this was the last time I would try the Olympics, but now I want to go out again." Was showing.
Shoma Uno "I want to start this tournament"
Shoma Uno won the bronze medal, which is the second consecutive medal in the men's single that appeared in the ninth after Higuchi.
A big applause was sent when he decided on the triple Axel, which he is good at, on the "Michael Jackson Medley" in a black-based costume.
He also performed steps along with the song that gradually increased in tempo, fascinated the venue.
After finishing the performance of the exhibition, Shoma Uno said, "I wanted to show the choreographed coach Stephane Lambiel what was done properly, but I wanted to do my best and I was able to perform in a unified manner. I didn't, "he recalled with a bitter smile.
Looking back on this tournament, "I've been competing for the past year with the desire to return to the top of the world. I wasn't satisfied with the free performance, but I still felt that I was back in 3rd place. I want to start this tournament in order to go further. "
Kaori Sakamoto "I want to practice four rotations little by little"
Kaori Sakamoto, who won the bronze medal in the women's single, appeared in the 19th place.
Sakamoto, who wore a deep red costume, fascinated the audience by showing off her characteristic height, wide jumps, and speedy spins to the tango song.
Sakamoto said with a smile about the performance of the exhibition, "I had a lot of tension in the short program and free time, so I enjoyed it a lot today."
He recalled about this tournament, "It was really big that it wasn't a mistake to compete in terms of workmanship. I was really happy because I didn't expect to win a medal, and I'm glad I did my best even when it was hard." rice field.
For the future, he expressed his motivation, "I think I've been able to compete with the results so far and have laid a solid foundation, so I'd like to practice four rotations little by little."
Yuma Kagiyama "I felt the growth because I could do everything with all my strength"
Yuma Kagiyama, who won the silver medal in the men's single, appeared in the 25th place.
Kagiyama, who appeared in a light blue costume, acted moistly and emotionally to the song "Ashitae" by singer MISIA.
Occasionally, he sang the lyrics, performing dynamic jumps and speedy spins, and finally finishing with a majestic pose with his back on the ice and looking up at the heavens.
Kagiyama commented on the performance of the exhibition, "I wanted to slide with all my strength because this exhibition is also part of the Olympics. I think I was able to slide comfortably, and as many people as possible will do their best after seeing this performance. I'd be happy if you could. "
Looking back on this tournament, "I think I've done everything I can do in the match and cheer. There are some areas where I can grow more in acting, but among them, I felt that I was able to do everything in my power, including short programs, free games, and exhibitions. I want to connect this one minute and one second experience to the future. "
At the Beijing Olympics and figure skating exhibitions, one of the highlights is the unique performance that cannot be seen in competitions.
Italy's Nicole Deramonica and Matteo Guarize, who participated in the pair, first appeared in the music of the movie "Rocky" with a male Guarize dressed as a boxer, and took off his jacket and was shirtless. I entered the link.
After that, there was a choreography in which Guarize was knocked out by a female Deramonica on the link with a punch, and the venue was swayed by a comical performance from beginning to end.
In addition, Canadian Keegan Messing, who ranked 11th in the men's single, performed acrobatic performances such as deciding a backward somersault, which is prohibited in competition.