Tag Archives: Takahiko Kozuka

Thank you, Japan

Take my word for it: this has been one of the best editions of the World Championships ever – a wonderful venue, an incredible audience and plenty of memorable moments to choose from. And, of…

2014 Worlds in Saitama: no reason to disregard the event. On the contrary

The defending World champions won’t be in Saitama – and, except for Yuzuru Hanyu, the Olympic champions won’t be there either. Still, there’s a ton of reasons why you shouldn’t overlook this year’s edition of…

What a wonderful team Japan has assembled for Sochi

Yuzuru Hanyu, Tatsuki Machida, Daisuke Takahashi (Men); Akiko Suzuki, Mao Asada, Kanako Murakami (Ladies); Cathy Reed & Chris Reed (Ice Dance); Narumi Takahashi & Ryuichi Kihara (Pairs). Just look at these names and the incredible…

Waiting for the official announcement of the Japan Skating Federation: “The three Olympic berths in the men’s event go to…”

A lot of hearts were broken today, during the men’s free skating at the Japanese Nationals – and Daisuke Takahashi himself couldn’t help but crying after his routine; he cried with sorrow, with frustration, not…

Maxim Kovtun: this young man really wants that single Olympic berth of Russia in the men’s event

The short programs’ day at Cup of China witnessed a phenomenal performance of the 18-year-old Maxim Kovtun of Russia: a quad Salchow-triple Toe Loop combination, another quad, a Toe Loop, and an exquisite triple Axel.…