Translation: AWG medalists
Shoma UNO: "I'm not satisfied"
- How was the competition overall?
Both the SP and the FS weren't good performances, but for the FS, I really wanted to try 3 combos, and at the end I ended up trying stuff I couldn't even do at practice (laughs). So it was generally good because I kept "attacking" till the very end.
- It was a win without Hanyu this time
I'm happy about the results (the win), but if I had won the title by doing my best, I would've been sincerely happy. Both SP and FS weren't necessarily good so I'm happy about the results but I'm not satisfied. Whether Yuzuru-kun is there or not, I'm still frustrated that I couldn't give my best performance in competition. But the results make me happy nonetheless.
- What about the competition being held in Japan?
I think it's my first time participating in an international competition in Japan. But I didn't have any special feelings, just that there was no time difference and it was a very good atmosphere for a competition and it helped me have a better condition. It wasn't my best, but I'm happy to have good results.
- What about adjusting to AWG, and your motivation regarding the competition?
I couldn't control my feelings well during SP, I ended up not concentrating while competing. During FS, I felt good, but I failed jumps. Otherwise, I think I did well in adjusting my condition during the day in between. It was an Asian competition, and not and international one, and I had a good experience and it was really fun.
Boyang JIN: "It was a special competition"
- How was the competition overall?
I had two mistakes in SP and FS, but it was generally satisfying performances.
- What about adjusting to AWG right after 4CC, and your motivation regarding the competition?
4CC wasn't an ideal competition (for me). I of course did my best to do everything I could, but I regret not being able to give out what I had practiced. Compared to 4CC, I was relatively calm going into AWG and I was able to get back a peace of mind. It was my first Asian, so in that way it was a special competition. Of course there was the lack of practice, but I am very satisfied with this competition. I want to make use of this experience to do my best towards Pyeongchang Olympics.
Han YAN: "The competition where I regained my confidence"
- How was the competition overall?
There wasn't any problems overall, and I'm generally satisfied. Lately I wasn't at my best, this time I feel like I'm back to my usual self and that's mostly what makes me happy.
- How did practicing in US affect you?
First, living in US was a challenge for me. Going there alone, without translator or manager, and to manage my living there alone made me mature mentally. Going back to Beijing after all I've went through in US made me appreciate life in Beijing more.
Regarding practice, skaters in US have a lot of professionalism even in practice, and I have a lot of respect for them. Seeing them having a lot of professionalism and facing things with a lot ambition taught me a lot of things, and I think I still have a lot to learn (from them).
- What about adjusting to AWG and your motivation regarding the competition?
I think I was able to do my best in this Asian competition. Lately I wasn't doing well and there was a time I really felt down. I had a lot of mistakes, and there was a time I was scared of the rink no matter which rink I was on. I was scared and it was hard to face the sport properly. But this time I was able to perform just the way I did in practice, so in a way it is the competition where I regained my confidence.
