The teenager is covered in glory and turns around to write a new chapter

　　Say goodbye to Yuzuru Hanyu in the arena, and will continue to write a new legend

　　A new starting point, and a new story is about to begin.

On July 19, Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu held a press conference to announce his retirement.

In the future, he will no longer participate in competitions, but will continue to engage in figure skating as a professional athlete.

　　One of the greatest men's figure skaters of all time, Yuzuru Hanyu has broken world records 19 times. He is a two-time Olympic champion, two-time world champion, four-time Grand Prix Finals champion, one-time four-continental champion and Six-time Japanese National Champion.

　　For such an athlete, Yuzuru Hanyu has carved a legend of his own.

Because his life is a glorious battle, life is endless, and the battle is endless.

　　Reporter Huai Xiao

　　The "Ice Dance Prince" chosen by God

　　In the eyes of many, Yuzuru Hanyu may be synonymous with figure skating.

　　On December 7, 1994, Yuzuru Hanyu was born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. His father named him "Yuzan". He hoped that his life would be as relaxed and relaxed as a bowstring, and he could have a face when it was tensed. An awe-inspiring attitude towards life.

　　At that time, his father probably did not think that this boy would become the pride of Japan, the star of athletes, and the king of figure skating in the world.

　　Yuzuru Hanyu has been practicing skating at the ice rink near his home since he was 4 years old.

　　As a child, he was frail and suffering from congenital asthma. His parents just hoped that he could strengthen his body through exercise, but he soon showed extraordinary talent.

　　At the age of 10, Yuzuru Hanyu was already known as the "Sendai Genius Little Mushroom". The reason why he was called a mushroom was because he liked the Russian "Ice Emperor" Plushenko, so he had the same mushroom hair style.

After his first regional victory, he held the trophy high, as Plushenko did.

　　Yuzuru Hanyu also started his brilliant figure skating career as he fell in love with skating out of nowhere.

　　In February 2014, Yuzuru Hanyu, who was only 19 years old, won the Sochi Winter Olympics championship and became the first Asian Winter Olympics men's single skating champion.

In March of the same year, Yuzuru Hanyu won the World Figure Skating Championships and achieved the Grand Slam of the Olympic Games, World Championships and Grand Prix Finals.

　　In 2016, he won the World Figure Skating Grand Prix Finals again, achieving four consecutive Grand Prix championships.

　　In April 2017, Yuzuru Hanyu once again won the World Figure Skating Championships.

　　In February 2018, Yuzuru Hanyu won the men's singles championship in figure skating at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, becoming the first figure skater to win the men's singles championship at the Winter Olympics in 66 years.

　　In the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Yuzuru Hanyu challenged 4A (quadruple jump) in the free skating with a foot injury, and finally won the fourth place.

Although unsuccessful, he became the first skater to be awarded a 4A jump in an official ISU competition.

　　In his competitive figure skating career, Yuzuru Hanyu has broken world records 19 times. He is the champion of men's singles events in international competitions such as the Olympic Games, World Championships, Grand Prix Finals, Four Continents Championships and World Youth Championships in figure skating history. The super slam first man.

　　Persistent figure skating veteran

　　Many people appreciate Yuzuru Hanyu's programs, they like his always smiling, handsome face, and they are even more impressed by his indomitable spirit.

　　Perhaps it was Heavenly Jealousy, but in Yuzuru Hanyu's illustrious career, injuries have always been with him.

　　Before the Beijing Winter Olympics, Yuzuru Hanyu's resume was almost perfect.

However, with the growth of age, Yuzuru Hanyu, who was plagued by injuries, gradually became a little powerless in the face of the impact of the ultra-difficult movements of young players.

　　Rumors of Yuzuru Hanyu's retirement have flowed out from time to time since the end of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, but this "retirement wind" has been blowing until the Beijing Winter Olympics four years later.

　　The soon-to-be 28-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu has spent 12 seasons in the senior division and is an absolute veteran in the first tier of figure skating.

The first- and second-tier players of his age have basically retired, and he no longer has an age advantage in figure skating.

　　If he continues his career, Yuzuru Hanyu's main competitors also include: American player Zhou Zhifang, who won the bronze medal at the World Championships, Cha Junhuan, who won the gold medal at the 2022 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, and American player Ilya who jumped out of 4A in training ·Marinen.

　　These players, without exception, are all "post-00s" in their current year.

　　In fact, according to the doctor's advice, Yuzuru Hanyu should not have appeared in the Beijing Winter Olympics, but he did not want to say goodbye to his beloved ice surface in this way.

In order to challenge 4A, he resolutely returned to the battlefield and pushed the competitiveness and artistry of figure skating to the peak with dazzling programs.

　　However, due to the old injuries on his body, at a certain moment, Yuzuru Hanyu felt that he could no longer persist in the arena, and he had the current farewell.

　　Endless Possibilities for Performing Artists

　　Leaving the arena, Yuzuru Hanyu did not feel lonely, but felt full of hope.

Unloading the burden, his life may have just begun.

　　He also talked about his future plans at the press conference, and he will create his own brand, launch a series of performances, and consider more for the audience.

It is conceivable that Yuzuru Hanyu is expected to create "Takarazuka on Ice".

　　In fact, after missing this year's World Championships, Yuzuru Hanyu participated in the ice performance called "Fantasy On Ice" as "Captain" (head of the group), and completed the performance in 4 cities from May to June. 12 tours.

　　Previously, the commercial effect caused by Yuzuru Hanyu was regarded as the "top stream" among athletes in Japan, and his peripheral products often caused panic buying as soon as they were released.

After bidding farewell to the competitive arena and turning to professional performance skating, Yuzuru Hanyu's commercial value will further land.

　　At the same time, after transitioning from active duty to a professional figure skater, he will be less restricted by the season, and he may have more opportunities to perform on ice.

In the future, Yuzuru Hanyu will appear more in front of the public as a figure skating performer.

　　In fact, for Yuzuru Hanyu, the road ahead is still full of challenges.

He said that he will continue to challenge 4A in the future, "I think chasing 4A is not limited to competitions, and I will also include 4A in the future, more like an athlete to work hard."

　　However, his "4A Covenant" has to be fulfilled on another stage.

　　The 27-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu, who is now turning to professional figure skating, can not only continue his dream of figure skating, but also open up more possibilities on his own business path.

Yuzuru Hanyu needs to redefine himself, and the world will re-recognize Yuzuru Hanyu.

　　Don't talk about leaving the field, just change the track.

Now, Yuzuru Hanyu has embarked on a new journey, and this ice artist will give us endless expectations.