Just now, he announced his retirement!

On the afternoon of July 19th, the Japanese flower skating star Hanyu held a press conference to announce the retirement and no longer participate in the skating competition. Next, he will move in the field of professional pattern skating, mainly engaged in skating performance.

Hanyu was born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan in 1994. He started practicing skating at the age of 4. In 2014, Hanyu won the Sochi Winter Olympics championship, and then successfully defended the Pingchang Winter Olympics in 2018, becoming the first player in the gold medal of the Winter Olympics men's singles in 66 years. In the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, Hanyu ranked fourth.

"Not lonely" will continue to challenge 4A

Yu Sheng also said that this decision would not make himself feel lonely.

He said at a press conference that he would continue to challenge Axel's jump (4A). "As a professional skiber athlete, I will pursue the ideal that belongs to Hanyu's string while paying attention to this sport." He also said that the content announced at the press conference today expresses his determination and hope. He hopes that in the future, he will not only be limited to the field, but to create the opportunity to display the skating skills in various ways.

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"Please look forward to my future performance." Yu Sheng also expressed his gratitude to the audience repeatedly at the press conference.

Hanyu's string won the men's single skating championship twice in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics. He ranked fourth at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February this year and failed to successfully complete 4A. When asked if this was the last time he participated in the Olympic Games, Yusheng said, "It's hard to say, but I will cherish my favorite skids and try my best." After that, Hanyu never officially stated whether to consider retired retirement. Essence

Source: China Youth Daily, Beijing Daily, CCTV News

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