Yuzuru Hanyu, the legend who has decided to retire from the sport, looks back on his “glorious career” with his treasured photos
It has been 23 years since he started his career as an athlete at the age of 4.
Men’s figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu (27) will hold a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 19 at 5 pm. In his own words, he will express his decision on his future career.
At the Beijing Winter Olympics in China this past February, Hanyu attempted his signature quad axel (quadruple jump), but unfortunately, he fell and finished fourth. Unfortunately, she fell and finished 4th. There were rumors that she might retire, but at a press conference held immediately after the competition, she commented positively, “I want to master figure skating, which I love. It was thought that she would continue to skate in the future,” said a skating federation official.
However, there were some subtle comments. In an exhibition on the last day of the Beijing Olympics, she told the press, “I don’t care what field I’m in.
I don’t think it doesn’t matter what field I’m in. I want to make “Yuzuru HANYU’s skating” more convincing. Whether it is an ice show or a competition. …… I would like to come to a conclusion after much consideration.
A “Great Dream” for the future
According to several sources, Hanyu has the intention to turn professional in the future.
According to several sources, Hanyu intends to turn pro in the future. “His future dream is to create an ice show, which he will chair. Preparations are steadily underway. What is worrisome is that he has not entered the Grand Prix Series, which starts in October. It is said that he also intends not to compete in the World Championships scheduled for next March in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Hanyu won the first gold medal for Asian men at the Sochi Olympics held in Russia in 2002. He also won back-to-back gold medals at the following Olympics in Pyeongchang (Korea) in 2006. In 2006, at the age of 23, the youngest ever recipient of the National Medal of Honor, he is a legend in the world of sports.
Hanyu is a sports legend, and in 2006, at the age of 23, he became the youngest ever recipient of the National Medal of Honor. Hanyu is also a lone medalist who overcame numerous injuries and continued to fight alone. His contribution to the Japanese figure skating world is immeasurable. No matter what he decides, his fans will pay their respect to him from the bottom of their hearts.
Hanyu’s future will surely bring forth another legend.
Image: Takayuki Ogawauchi: Takayuki Ogawauchi, Japan Magazine Publishers Association, Kyodo News, Inc.