legend on ice

"Tears shed on the Milan Winter Olympics. The dream of three consecutive championships in women's figure skating has finally come true. Julia Vladimirovna Shuroshikina, the star player of the century, is about to open a new chapter in life." '

'On February 2026th and 2th, 13, the women's figure skating singles came to an end. With perfect performance, Russia's Queen Julia performed a short program with a technical score of 14, a program content score of 51.54, and a total score of 38.72; Free skating, technical score: 90.26, program content score: 91.12, total score: 77.47, total score in the Winter Olympics: 168.59 points, and won the first place without any suspense. '

In an interview with our reporter after the game, Julia said that after a short rest and adjustment, she will start her next stage in her second hometown, China.At the same time, she has decided to dedicate the second half of her life to the glorious and great cause of promoting the development of figure skating. '

——CCTV5 "Strike Milan"

'Women's singles skating is over, Julia Shuroschkina is the champion, Polina Barinova is the runner-up, Ekaterina Klimova is the third runner-up,? Russian figure skating women's singles career is on the right track on the road. '

'Different from the glorious women's single skating events, men's single skating, pair, and ice dance events are still mired in the quagmire. It is a pity that they have not been able to find a way to recover. '

'Wake up!The once glorious Russian figure skating regiment!In the history of figure skating development, Julia, who has engraved her name, has chosen to retire.The great Russian mother is longing for a new hero who can show the greatness of the Russian people to the people of the world. '

——Russia's No. 2026 National TV Station "[-] Winter Olympics Special"

'A difference of 17.11 points!Game mentality?Technology show?What factors affect the performance of Japanese women's single skaters? '

'Looking back at the 2022-2026 cycle, the women's singles figure skating event, the Russian Legion is in full swing, the Chinese women's singles rookies are growing rapidly, the Japanese women's singles technology development is stagnant, and the influence and attention are seriously declining. peak? '

Ueno Takaguchi, President of the Japan Skating Federation: I hope that after the competition, all coaches and students engaged in women's singles skating in China can summarize and reflect, learn lessons and grow as soon as possible.Although the competition in the Olympic Games is about sports, it affects the image of the country.The schedule of this Winter Olympic Games is halfway through. I hope that the athletes of each event can shoulder their due responsibilities. '

—— NHK "Frozen Glory"

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NO.14 At eight o'clock in the evening, the much-anticipated No.20 Sixth Winter Olympic Games, the figure skating women's single skating competition ended, Julia successfully defended her title and won the third Winter Olympic gold medal in her career. She bid farewell to the arena without a trace of regret. On that night and throughout the next day, news about her daily life and future choices continued from all over the world.

On the side of Wang Yi and Matsumoto Koichi, the master and apprentice, who are not much different in age, went back to the room to wash and sleep after watching the game, and had breakfast as usual to warm up and train the next morning.

Around [-]:[-] noon, accompanied by staff from the Japan Skating Federation, I came to the News Media Center of the Olympic Village to participate in the men's single short program draw ceremony. I was lucky and won the third lottery in the last group of the men's singles.

Regarding this result, the person concerned Matsumoto Koichi was very calm, and Wang Yi was also indifferent. The Japanese media and the public, who had been disappointed in the first few competition days of figure skating, were quite uneasy. They went up to the professional commentators on the TV station and down to the online world to be enthusiastic about ice skating. The fan fans quickly started one discussion after another.

There is only one central idea.

Koichi Matsumoto, who has become the face of figure skating in Japan, can withstand the heavy pressure and continue his dominant performance in the World Championships in the previous three seasons.

It's best!

must be able to!

Apart from him, no other athlete has this possibility!

They waited year after year.

In this Winter Olympics, I really don’t want to be disappointed again. I’m sure this is the closest time to the gold medal in this event!

"Here it is! At 16:17 on the afternoon of the 43th, Matsumoto Koichi and Wang Yiyi successfully arrived at the backcourt of the Forum Gymnasium and started pre-match training. Judging from their expressions, the two looked very relaxed."

"I'm so nervous, Machida-san, why don't you seize the time when the front court is pouring ice, and introduce Matsumoto Koichi's game program for the audience who are watching the live broadcast at home and abroad?"

"As the competition approaches, I personally look forward to his performance on the court more and more. I hope that he can present a flawless program to the figure skating fans who love him all over the world in more than an hour."

Draw lots, rest, on February 2th, the Milan Winter Olympic Games, the last single event of figure skating, the men's single skating short program competition day arrived.Koichi Matsumoto, who shouldered the expectations of the Japanese people, stepped into the competition venue with his front foot, followed by the NHK staff who reported his pre-match performance, and immediately transmitted his image to billions of ice fans all over the world through video signals.

Accompanied by Atsushi Sakurai's voice, the live broadcast screen is divided into two parts, and the technical composition and technical sub-estimation of Koichi Matsumoto's short program are displayed on the left.On the right side is what he and Wang Yi are doing in the backcourt preparation area, jogging in circles, skipping rope and stretching, occasionally talking in a low voice together, with a clearly visible smile at the corner of their mouths, showing an absolutely confident calm.

Seeing this scene, the fans who were worried about him in front of the TV were more or less relieved, but Koichi Matsumoto himself didn't know it. He was enjoying Wang Yi's company while preparing for the game. Think you will lose.

For him, in the upcoming two games, it is inevitable to be at the best level, and he is more confident to win a crushing victory.

It has been like this for the past three seasons, and this season will be no exception.

The level of the twelve athletes in the last two groups is well known to each other. As long as they perform normally, they have already known what the final outcome will be.

Warm up, get ready, and go to the locker room to change into your game clothes.

At 19:08, Matsumoto Koichi, Wang Yi and his team followed the main force to the southeast corner of the frontcourt and took their positions. The final group of men's singles skating entered the countdown.

Matsumoto Ko turned his side, seeing his disciples closed their eyes and meditating, Wang Yi turned his gaze to observe the five old acquaintances in the group.

Jason Richardson from Canada, Naoto Sato, the old man from Japan, his old friend Zhao Hongtian with a low upper limit of technical difficulty, Liu Ziqi, who played with an injury and played Z at an untimely time, and his performance was extremely unstable. Alexey Zaralev.

how to say.

Excluding the various prefixes, the five old opponents in front of them have one thing in common: in the past three seasons, they have more or less lost to their own apprentices.

Looking at it this way, the chances of winning are really great, and they must be even more nervous.

The World Championships, the Olympic Games, after so many years of accumulation, the time to reach the top is ripe, and he has confidence in what he has learned.

"Ladies? and? Gentlemen..."

At 19:11, the on-site announcer spoke, the entrance and exit of the ice rink were opened, and the last round of 6-minute warm-up began.Nearly 30 spectators applauded and cheered, waving all kinds of aids in their hands, cheering for their beloved athletes. Matsumoto bent down and took off the skate cover under his feet and handed it to Wang Yi, and stepped on the 60-meter-wide and [-]-meter-long white battlefield.

Outside the baffle wall, Wang Yi was in a suit and leather shoes, with a pass hanging on his chest, with his hands on the top of the baffle wall, and his eyes followed the figure of Matsumoto Koichi, without realizing that he had already become the scenery of billions of people.

The on-site camera lens swept over him intentionally or unintentionally several times. He was too young and handsome, and his image and temperament were very different from those of the nearby coaches, which quickly set off a frenzy in the online world.

Countless veteran fans proudly posted various beautiful pictures, completely recounting his achievements in the past few seasons, outside the arena and as a coach, after bidding farewell to his career as a professional athlete.

That kind of excellence, as well as the degree of likability, is in the words of countless ice fans: Although Wang Yi was good when he was young, Wang Yi who is about to enter middle age is even better in all aspects.

The first is to be sharp and introverted, the second is to be stable, reliable and very friendly, and the second is to be trustworthy at a glance.

Don't be too foul about the image of a light, familiar and good uncle who is sought after by countless people. I can say these three words, and I can't say enough in my life.

If you can, if possible.

I don't know how many idiotic men and women are eager to have a one-night stand with him.

"First Z, the 6-minute warm-up is over, please exit the ice rink. Please get ready for the first player to participate in the competition."

When the warm-up was over while appreciating the taste, the announcer reminded the athletes to leave the field. Koichi Matsumoto was the first to slide to the sidelines and took the skates from Wang Yi. Sit down in the backcourt.

On the field, Jason Richardson, who was drawn the No. [-] pick in the short program, began to slide, and Koichi Matsumoto leaned on the back of his chair to make the final adjustments.

Only the short program that will be skated in the future is in his mind, he is not worrying about gains and losses, he is not nervous, he feels that his game state has never been as good as today, and he is eager to try and can't wait.

"Canadian player, Jason Richardson, the short program score is. Technical score: 53.42, program content score: 44.14, short program total score: 97.56, Rank: 2."

"The? next? skater."

"...Wang Yi SAMA, let's go, I'm ready."

The first athlete to participate in the competition completed the program, and Naoto Sato, who was drawn the second lottery, appeared on the stage.Matsumoto Hikaru opened his eyes and stood up from his seat, and smiled at Wang Yi who had been by his side all the time. The two raised their hands and clapped once, and returned to the front court again.

At the same moment, Naoto Sato, who participated in the Olympic competition for the first time, made a mistake. He was placed in the second single-jump Axel triple axel and unforgivably fell down during the ice-skating out stage.

Looking at the stands on all sides, the figure skating enthusiasts waving the Japanese flag could not suppress a burst of pain and mourning, and their expressions changed drastically. They hated this famous player off the court who always lost the chain at critical moments.

Again!

Last season, they still haven't forgotten the famous scene of the World Championships that determined the number of tickets for men's singles in this Olympic Games.What's the matter?Are you going to throw the burden of saving the nation's face on Matsumoto's shoulders again?

This kind of behavior, this kind of performance that the mud can't support the wall, it's no wonder that in the last two seasons, he will help this useless guy to become the No.1 most hated figure skating male single skater in Japan!

It is really--

Gee!

Did the joint jump even fall?so annoying!

The people watching didn't even bother to scold him.

"Naohito? SATO, From? Japan."

wow wow wow.

Two minutes and 50 seconds passed, and there was sparse applause.

Naoto Sato finished the game with a simple greeting, and exited the arena with a numb expression and sat stiffly on the equal seats facing the crowd. Koichi Matsumoto watched him leave the arena. After the entrance and exit in front of him were opened by the staff, he bent down to stroke the ice and stepped into the arena. He straightened the cuffs of the top of the performance costume, and under Wang Yi's watchful eye, he grasped the gaps equally divided by Naoto Sato to determine the quality of the ice surface.

30 seconds passed quietly, and the announcer announced the score aloud.Hikaru Matsumoto stepped off the ice skate and turned back to Wang Yi, the two masters and apprentices met their eyes and said nothing.

Wang Yi raised his hand to straighten the black hair around Matsumoto's ears. Matsumoto took a breath and exhaled with firm belief, vowing to perform perfectly and share the glory of the Olympics with the man in front of him.

Looking back on the years from the Enlightenment to the present day.After so many years and so many things, he has finally come to where he is today, and he will not let anyone down.

He is extremely eager for honor, extremely eager for success, and extremely looking forward to the future that was in his dream and is now close at hand!

In order to achieve this goal, he is fearless and vows to remove all obstacles.

"The?next?skater, Koichi? MATSUMOTO."

"Representing? Japan."

"Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh—"

"Mr. Guangyi!!"

"Matsumoto-san~~"

"Go."

"Yes!"

The name and nationality were announced, and deafening shouts broke out.

Matsumoto Koichi responded to Wang Yi's words, pushed his feet on the inside of the baffle wall with both hands and turned the blade, and with the support of 8000 people at the scene, he slid to the center of the ice rink and stopped.

At the same moment, in the broadcast commentary area set up at the top of the south stand, the commentators represented by NHK Sakurai Atsushi and Machida Kazuhiro sped up their speech.Seize the last 30 seconds to introduce the main achievements of the athletes on the field to the audience watching the game through the live broadcast signal all over the world.

Thousands of words can be summed up in one sentence: Looking at the new century, if you must choose one athlete who can represent the highest level in the Japanese figure skating singles field, then it must be the one in the middle of the picture.

Koichi Matsumoto.

The pride of Japan's men's singles skating event.

The most trustworthy national hero!

"Keep everyone waiting for a long time! The decisive moment has come! At [-]:[-], Matsumoto Koichi, who shoulders the expectations of hundreds of millions of people, stood on the field. A weapon polished by an Olympic gold medal!"

The countdown was about to reach zero, with an excited expression, and Machida Kazuhiro, who hated Naoto Sato's performance before, spoke passionately.

"In the just-concluded competition, Naoto Sato failed to withstand the pressure, and only scored 83.30 points in the short program. It can be said that the trip to the Winter Olympics has ended. Once again, all hopes are pinned on Koichi Matsumoto."

"I know it's unfair! This is the toughest test! But it's also an opportunity to fully demonstrate the strength of an athlete! This season's short song "The Voice of the Sun", contestant Matsumoto Koichi plans to complete the four-turn Lutz jump, three-turn Axel jump, four-turn Salchow and three-turn Toe?loop jump!"

"Now, all citizens please wait for the performance of Matsumoto Koichi, and please join us in praying for our fearless hero in our hearts."

The commentary fell, and the short program music from "Homage to Piazzolla" played.Abandoning the passion and unrestrained elements in tango music, focusing on the temptation of eyes and body, the short program with tango charm officially debuted in front of ice fans all over the world for the first time.

On the ice, the exquisite orchestration brought out a trace of nostalgia and sadness. Matsumoto Hikari, who was dressed in a pure black performance costume with golden ripples on his waist, raised his head, took a step forward with his left foot, and slid his blade along the curve of his side with his left hand. Without blinking, he caressed the faces of more than a dozen scoring referees on the referee's bench, from right to left, from one end to the other, and finally without the slightest nostalgia, he rolled the ice three times under his feet, and his floating right leg swayed faster. Sliding back to the left side of the field.

On the south side of the baffle wall, Wang Yi stopped and watched the man on the ice rink speed up his body, supporting his body with the rear outer edge of his left foot, and touching the ice with the knife teeth of his right foot. jump up.

It was gratifying to watch him vacate cleanly, tighten his body efficiently and start to spin.Appreciate him falling down after turning around, stretching his arms, opening his left leg perfectly and smoothly, and finishing the first technical movement.

after that……

In the next two minutes and ten seconds, exclamations echoed in his ears, and wonderful performances unfolded before his eyes. Hikari Matsumoto, who was in full swing on the field, danced, and Wang Yi, who was outside the field, watched and smiled. Men who are sure to reach this height will reach the top in this Winter Olympics [-]%.

and then?

Get along with each other every day, become more and more affectionate, and support and accompany each other with him. There is a high probability that the life will not be vigorous, but calm and gentle. Isn't it another state, another kind of happy ordinary life?

That's great, if you can finish the second half of Z like this, it's not bad.

After several years of working together, he has already determined that this person is suitable for him.

"Koichi MATSUMOTO."

"From? Japan."

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!"

"Mr. Guangyi!"

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The author has something to say: the next chapter is over and will be updated on the 23rd.