Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved the second consecutive Olympic title in figure skating, held a press conference in Tokyo and made many comments from various fields after he revealed his intention to turn professional without participating in competitions in the future. It has been sent.

Yuma Kagiyama "I also wanted to be like this one day."

Yuma Kagiyama, who participated in the Beijing Olympics with Hanyu and won the silver medal in the men's single, commented on the video, "Thank you for your hard work in your active life. When I saw it, I wanted to be like this one day. "



He also mentioned that he was encouraged at the press conference for the next year's world championship after his senior debut at the All Japan Championship. I still remember saying, "Yushin's strength is his perseverance." I think I changed because of that word, and I said a big goal in the interviews of the subsequent games. I think I was able to do it. I will do my best as the same Japanese skater, not forgetting the many things I have learned by watching Hanyu. " I renewed my determination with words of gratitude.

Miki Ando "A new start from here"

Former figure skater Miki Ando, ​​who has participated in the Olympic Games for the second time in a row, updated her SNS and said about Yuzuru Hanyu's professional conversion, "I'm lonely for those who have been supporting and supporting Yuzuru Hanyu. The pod impact may be immeasurable, but as Mr. Hanyu said, this is a new start. It's not a competition from now on, but more people can see his skating. There will be more opportunities. "



"I'm looking forward to the new story of Mr. Hanyu who will never stop walking with you. It's really straightforward and kind as an athlete and a person." Hanyu, "Thank you for your hard work." "Thank you." And Mr. Hanyu, "From now on. Please continue to shine, "he said to Hanyu.

Takeshi Honda "It seems to be Hanyu without using" retirement ""

Takeshi Honda, a professional figure skater who has watched Hanyu slip by commenting on numerous competitions, watched the press conference on TV.



Mr. Honda said, "I thought it was Hanyu's remark that he would start the next challenge as a professional skater without using the word" retirement. " I had the feeling that I would continue to take on challenges such as that. "



Then, looking back on the achievements of Hanyu so far, "It was a dream story for a Japanese boy to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games, but he won the Sochi and Pyeongchang tournaments for the second time in a row. I think that his acting ability and the quality of his jumps have influenced skaters not only in Japan but all over the world. "

Regarding Hanyu becoming a professional figure skater, "Because I am not bound by the rules, I can slide as I want with my emotions, and it is also the fun and taste of a professional skater that I can become what I want to be. I think that the players are the players who can express that, so I think that the range of acting will be further expanded and different facial expressions will be seen. "



Regarding future competitions where Hanyu will not participate, "It will be a season when there will be no top players in the world, but in Japan there are players who can compete at the top such as Shoma Uno and Yuma Kagiyama, so Japan There is no doubt that he will continue to be a "strong Japanese boy" in the world. "

Medvedeva "Congratulations on retirement, Legend"

Evgenia Medvedeva, a silver medalist for the Pyeongchang Olympics figure skating and women's singles, posted on her Instagram "Congratulations on your retirement, Legend".

Nao Kodaira "Only the category to challenge has changed"

Nao Kodaira, a 500-meter speed skating women's gold medalist at the Pyeongchang Olympics, updated his SNS in response to Hanyu's announcement that he would turn professional. I'm really looking forward to the world he creates on the stage that goes beyond the rules and evaluation of grades. Rather, I feel like I'll be able to see the true turmoil in the future. I think it took courage to put it into words. "

Asuka Teramoto "I got a lot of inspiration from many performances."

Asuka Teramoto, a gymnastic girl who participated in the Olympic Games for the second time in a row, updated her SNS and said, "Thank you for all the excitement. Let me use the same song as Hanyu's program in the selection and retirement games of the Tokyo Olympics. I felt like I was the athlete I longed for. I got a lot of inspiration from my many performances. I'm an athlete I've always admired. "