Yuzuru Hanyu Gives an Update on His World Championships 2022 Appearance Post Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Setback

Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu left the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 without a medal. The 27-year-old legend had been the consecutive gold medalist for two Winter Olympics in 2014 and 2018.

However, he failed to get a podium finish at the 2022 Winter Olympics, owing to two falls in his free skate routine. Thus, after Hanyu didn’t win in his events, there were questions regarding his participation in the Olympics.

Moreover, there is also a lack of clarity regarding his participation in the World Championships in March 2022. As it turns out, Hanyu himself is not sure about them either.

Yuzuru Hanyu is unsure about his participation in the World Championships

After a disappointing result this year, Yuzuru Hanyu bid adieu to the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 with a beautiful gala performance. Hanyu took the world’s breath away with his performance. In fact, he even kissed the ice for a split second in an emotional gesture.

Now, with the 2022 Winter Olympics over, there are the 2022 World Figure Skating Championships to look forward to. They will commence on March 21st, 2022, and go on for a week in Montpellier, France.

Hanyu, who won the World Championships twice, in 2014 and 2017, is “yet to take a clear stand upon” his future. After the exhibition gala, when asked about what the future holds for him, Hanyu responded ambiguously. “I will take everything into consideration in my decision about the Worlds (Championships),” he stated.

Right now, Yuzuru Hanyu has a singular goal in mind. He will be taking a break in order “to give the ankle a proper rest”. The two-time Olympic gold medalist had injured his foot in his attempts to master the quadruple axel jump. In fact, he had intended to successfully land the 4A at the 2022 Olympics- an unprecedented feat that remains that way.

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He also stated that he isn’t too keen on preparing for another major event just yet. “To think that the daily grind will soon start all over again makes me sad,” Hanyu shared.

Hanyu expressed that he has to “think deeply on lots of things” after his 2022 Olympic defeat. Thus, going forward, he “will be trying (his) best to be as positive as (he) can”. “I’m happy with the present,” Yuzuru shared, even if he didn’t manage to get the reward he aimed for.

Hanyu’s Olympic future

At the same time, many have also pondered over Yuzuru Hanyu’s future in the Olympics. Would the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 be his last stint as an Olympian?

On the subject of whether or not the 2022 Games were his last, Hanyu stated that he doesn’t know yet. Nevertheless, he looks at the Olympics reverentially, calling them “a special place”.

He even explained how he considered the Olympics a challenge that one must take on, regardless of anything else. Certainly, this explains why he went ahead with his competition, despite being injured and numb in one leg.

Finally, Hanyu did state that a part of him wants to skate at the Olympics again. Moreover, he also promised his fans that he would land the 4A, and that’s still pending.

Will he come back to fulfill his promise?

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