Before the opening of the All Japan Figure Skating Championships, official practice was held at the venue on the 21st, and Shoma Uno and others, aiming to win the men's singles for the first time in three tournaments, confirmed the feel of the ice.
The All Japan Figure Skating Championships will begin on the 22nd in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture.
On the 21st, the players held an official practice at the rink at the venue, and Uno, who won the Grand Prix Final this month for the first time, played the song of the short program and adjusted it.
Uno performed the quadruple flip at the beginning and jumped consecutive quadruple toe loops and triple toe loops, which was a challenge, and showed his good condition.
Yuma Kagiyama, who was a silver medalist at the Beijing Olympics in February this year and was absent from the tournament this season due to an injury to his left ankle, will also participate in the men's single, and the practice on the 21st will be the first time at this tournament. I played a free song to show off and checked the movement.
In the women's singles, Mai Mihara, who won the Grand Prix Final for the first time this month, and Kaori Sakamoto, who won the world championship last season, were preparing for the actual event by jumping.
In addition, the performances of Misato Komatsubara and her husband, Taka, who are aiming for their fifth straight ice dance title, and Kanaka Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi, who are aiming for their first win, will also attract attention.
On the other hand, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who won the Grand Prix Final for the first time as a Japanese pair, did not show up for practice on the 21st due to delays in moving from their base in Canada.
The competition will start on the 22nd, and on the first day, the first half of the women's single short program and the first half of the ice dance rhythm dance will be held.
Uno "I want to give the best performance"
Shoma Uno, who is aiming to win the men's singles for the first time in three years and for the fifth time, said, "In the Grand Prix Final, I was unsure about my spins and steps, but I'm starting practice with the awareness that I'll fix those things. I practice well every day. In that sense, it can be said that it is in perfect condition."
After that, he said, "I want to do my best while figuring out what I can do. Japan's level is getting higher year by year, so I want to do my best to make it to the world championships." rice field.
Yamamoto: “I’m looking forward to the All Japan stage”
Sota Yamamoto, who has been doing well this season, said, "I came to the site with the feeling that I'm looking forward to the All Japan stage after a long time. I'm ready to do it, and I'm just going to put out what I've prepared. I have a goal, but I want to pursue what I want to do in this match without being bound by that."
Kagiyama: “I think I can do a good performance.”
Yuma Kagiyama, who will return to the competition for the first time in about nine months due to an injury to his left ankle, said, "I was a little nervous when I arrived at the rink, and it was a little difficult to get a feel for the atmosphere of the game and the feel of the ice. It took a long time. Now I want to get a feel for it and improve my condition."
"I've recovered from my injury to some extent and can still move. Now I want to do performances that lead to the next stage without worrying about the results. I'm happy to finally be able to mix with everyone and play a match together. Thanks to the heightened feelings, I can perform well." I think I can do it," he said.
Sakamoto: “I want to prove that I can still do it.”
Kaori Sakamoto, who is aiming for her third victory in the women's singles for the second year in a row, said, "After the Grand Prix Final, the week leading up to the All Japan Championships gave me a great sense of refreshment, and I was able to switch back to a better feeling this season. I feel like I was able to spend the most fulfilling period, so I'm looking forward to it now."
He added, "Although it was a short period of time, I did my best in running, so the results are coming out. There were many disappointing results this season, but I said that I wanted the final to be the last, so it was a tournament where I could do what I said. I want to be able to prove that I can still do it,” he said enthusiastically.
Mihara "I want to enjoy the tournament"
Mai Mihara, who is aiming for her first victory, said, "This year, I am happiest to be on the stage of All Japan, and I have a lot of friends and acquaintances who come to see me at the tournament in Osaka, which is close to my hometown. I wish I could put out the parts I've been practicing until now."
On top of that, she said, "She wants to enjoy the competition, believing in her thoughts from last year's All Japan and the 10 years of practice she has been skating so far."
Kihira ``Finished in good condition''
Rika Kihira, who returned from injury this season, said, "I'm in good shape. To improve the degree of perfection of my program, I've been practicing for songs and increasing the difficulty of jumps. I haven't fully recovered yet. , I'm walking at a good pace. I have a very strong desire to participate in the tournament, so I want to use everything I've done so far so that it doesn't go to waste."
Shimada "I want to enjoy it because it's a stage I've longed for."
14-year-old Mao Shimada, who is expected to play an active role, such as winning the junior Grand Prix Final this month with quadruple jumps and triple axels, said, "I'm not in perfect shape, but I'm longing for this tournament. I want to enjoy it because it's the stage I've been on. I want people to see how I challenge myself, and I want to perform in a way that satisfies me without worrying about my rank."
Ice dance Komatsubara aiming for 5 consecutive victories "Good memories again this time"
Of the ice dance couple Misato Komatsubara and her husband, Takeru, who are aiming for five straight wins at the All Japan Championships, Misato said, "This venue in Osaka was the place where we first competed at the All Japan Championships together in 2016. It is also where I won my first championship in 2018, so I have a lot of great memories.
Takara said, "I want to achieve my goal of winning five consecutive titles. The level of ice dance in Japan is gradually rising. I want to do my best together with everyone."
Kana Muramoto, who is aiming for her first victory at this tournament, said, "After the NHK Trophy, we were able to come here after a very good practice. I'm doing it," he said.
Daisuke Takahashi said, "I've been concentrating on practicing the free dance in particular. The transition between the elements is very important, so I've been able to adjust the small mistakes, and the overall performance has become even more fluid." I was talking to
And, considering that the free dance that will determine the ranking will be held on the 24th of this month, he said with a smile, "I want to make it the best Christmas Eve."