#japanese skating

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The controversial post that split r/figureSkating subreddit and suddenly disappeared (Luckily, I saved the video and took screenshots).

I'm happy I saved the video from whoever this user was before both the post and the user were delete by the biased mods, because they exposed the hypocritical mean girls of r/figureskating subreddit.

Take a look at the screenshots I took above from the users in this subreddit calling out the hypocrisy and bias.

It seems like there’s a double standard when it comes to criticizing non-Russian adult figure skaters for the same issues that were ripped apart when it came to Russian kids and teens.

The same people who were up in arms about "pre-rotation" and "full blade assist" in Russian skaters’ jump techniques are now saying "it’s not a problem" and "doesn’t matter" when it comes to Kaori Sakamoto. Yet, in the video below, she’s clearly showing the so called "full blade assist" and stupid "severe pre-rotation at 3/4", according to a post from a now-deleted account. Funny how those critiques suddenly disappear, for Kaori right?

Here's the deleted video by the way XD

The post was titled "In the Name of Fair Sport: Why does Chaeyeon Kim's textbook 3Lz + 3T get less GOE than Kaori's Full blade and 3/4 Prerotation 3F + 3T?"

The description was actually nice and even praised Kaori's PCS saying it was "superior" (it's not at all. She only has speed and glide---that's it!), but sadly I didn't save the version with the full description since the mods deleted the post before I could.

When I first saw that post, I fully expected it to get downvoted into oblivion—especially in that toxic sub full of Kaori fangirls. But guess what? The post started gaining massive upvotes! Keep in mind, downvoting cancels out upvotes, so even though a bunch of people tried to bury it, even more people were hitting that upvote button, and it soared to over 40+ upvotes, beating out the haters. People might not be saying much, but that silence is screaming.

Now, let’s get real—is "full blade assist" even a thing? Nah, it’s just a petty nitpick. But a ton of fans turned it into a huge issue, attacking innocent skaters left and right. Reddit was full of posts bashing skaters (mainly Russian) over this so-called "technique issue." But suddenly, when it’s Kaori Sakamoto with an even lower pick than Anna Shcherbakova, the whole thing magically doesn’t matter anymore. Anna got dragged to the ends of the earth by the same fans who are now giving Kaori a free pass for her own low pick and severe pre-rotation.

Oh, and let’s not forget—any comments calling out this hypocrisy? Mysteriously deleted by the mods, like they’re trying to sweep the whole mess under the rug.

In the end, the mods couldn’t stop that post from blowing up, no matter how hard they tried to downvote it. Their last-ditch effort? Deleting the whole thing—post, video, and all. And the poor account that posted it? Probably banned for life. Classic move by hypocrytes!

Here are the mods in question:

One of the mods, u/sK8tergater, was seriously the most offended out of everyone in that whole thread, even going toe-to-toe with other skaters who were questioning their aggressive comments. So, is it really a shocker that replies to this exact user mysteriously vanished? Hmm, I wonder who could've done that… probably the mod themselves! What a power trip!

That subreddit was already a mess, but now the mods have taken it to a whole new level by silencing everyone with a mind of their own and critical thinking when it comes to current favoritism given to the likes of Kaori, Isabeau, Loena, etc. I was wondering where all the critical posts went and why it’s been so quiet over there with the issues and favoritism bias I'm seeing in GP events for top skaters. Turns out, the mods are straight-up deleting any criticism that calls out their favorite skaters so they can keep pretending everything’s all sunshine and rainbows. It’s like they’re trying to sweep all the drama under the rug and hope no one notices.

But, alas, after that deleted post the truth reveals itself.

Also here's a bonus round for u/sk8tergater where they say 4 years ago that for the last 20 years pre-rotation was an issue talked about in her rink and then 5 days ago says pre-rotation was never an issue until the last few years because of fans. Doesn't add up now does it? Seems they are "full of shit"

Reddit's r/figureskating is filled with idiots recruiting more idiots to spread bullshit online.

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Amber Glenn: This Time » 2024 Cup of China

[figureskatingpenguin]

Kaori Sakamoto (JPN): Lauryn Hill Medley | 2024 World Championships

With another gold medal in the bag, Kaori Sakamoto has become the first woman to win three consecutive world titles in 56 years! Alongside Mao Asada, she also possesses the highest number of world titles for a Japanese woman. She finishes this season undefeated, continuing her reign as one of the most dominant women in the sport.

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Matching wallpapers #229

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None of this wallpapers/pictures belongs to me, I just do the matching.

[myjunkisyuzuruhanyu]

Shoma 🤍

There will be a Shoma special Kiss & Cry magazine that looks back on his career. It also includes interviews with Shoma and Stephane Lambiel.

[sportfetishhypnolove]

[raininyourblackeyes]

Is this how Eteri stans felt when her girls were sweeping the gpf

[edgecallskating]

All I want for Christmas is Kaori Sakamoto's double axel running edge.

[figureskatingcostumes]

Mao Shimada's free program costume at the 2024 Youth Olympic, 2023 Junior Japanese Nationals and 2023 Junior Grand Prix Osaka. She skated to Benedictus from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins, and her costume was created by Satomi Ito.

(Sources: 1, 2 and 3)

[russianfigureskatinghell]

This is heartbreaking. He's a person! A skater who signed up to skate not to be a celebrity, but even if he had, he is still entitled to his privacy!! I hope him and his ex-wife find some peace. Some of you are monsters.

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Kaori Sakamoto: Rock With U / Feedback » 2023 World Championships

[figureskatingpenguin]

Marin Honda (JPN): Faded | 2023 Japanese Nationals

marin on her last nationals:

"when i touched the ice surface, i was very thankful. since the warm-up, i saw many banners and realized how many people supported me. this gave me the strength to make it to the end.

i started skating when i was two years old, and i've made many experiences both in practice and competitions. the public practice was very hard, and i thought about changing the triple combination to a double. i'm very satisfied with my performance."

although marin was injured, she decided to not withdraw and give her last nationals (and likely her last competition) her very best. to the 2016 junior world champion and perpetual champion of hearts, thank you for everything!

[leahthedreamer]

We need more ageism in ice dance, how am I expected to watch this season as F/G, C/B, G/F etc and their wishy washy programs win over these younger teams

[myjunkisyuzuruhanyu]

Happy 6 year anniversary!

Yuzu received the People's Honor Award from Japan back in 2018! He was the youngest to receive the award and the first figure skater!

[rabidline]

2024 Stars on Ice Japan: Yokohama - April 7, 2024 Shoma Uno → SHOW PROGRAM (Japanese Commentary) Boléro IV ～New Breath～ Instrumental by Tomotaka Okamoto Choreographed by Stéphane Lambiel

[sywtwfs]

Information regarding domestic Japanese competitions has been posted on our website. More information will be added as it appears. Regional competitions start with Tokyo and Chubu Regionals this week.