Shoma Uno: i need to improve myself and accept new challenges

Japanese figure skater Shoma Uno told about the rivalry with the Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu.

"I did not expect that I would be so much stronger. There is a feeling that I coped with the tasks, which are not expected to be completed within just one year. And I finally have the confidence in myself.

 

Previously, the difference in level was huge, and it was not easy to ride with him in the same group. I'm still following him, but I feel that at least stood on the same level.
Of course, I aim for a successful performance at the Games, but it is not the ultimate goal. I like to compete, so I want to stay in the sport for a long time. Games - one of the intermediate goals, and I want to pass them without undue pressure on himself.

At the world championships my technical elements were difficult in both programs than in Hanyu. The fate of the tournament decided to flawless execution level.
I need at least improve what I can do now, and to accept new challenges, for example, to do a quadruple Salchow and Lutz "- Uno said.

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