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At the end of the first day of the final grand prix ISU Junior and Senior, we report the statements of junior athletes committed during the short programs in the category of pairs of'' artistic, single men and single women.
Thursday 5 December 2013 5 minutes reading time
Let's start by couples'' s artistic currently occupy the top three positions.
On the leader, the Chinese Yang Jin: "It went pretty well'' but tomorrow the race is even more important. We hope to show our level. We would be happy to skate better tomorrow, the result is important, but even more important is knowing that you have done our best and be happy with the performance. "
The second pair after the short program, Federova / Miroshkin, appeared optimistic: "We made small mistakes, but it was not so bad. Our technician advised us to remain calm and fluids: it was not easy. Every race is an event in itself. continue to accumulate experience. "
For the third classified Vigalova / Zakroev, Zakroev commented: "Overall it went well but we did not give 100%. Could do better on some items and we did not get the level we wanted. We worked on some details, especially with regard to the components of the program, on which we have improved. "
Here we have the statements of the young skaters in the junior women's category.
Sotskova has commented on his performance today. "I think I did very well in today's race, I ran across what I can do. Seeking to take this race as any race." At thirteen years old was asked why the technical level of Russian skaters is so high: "There are excellent technicians in Russia that prepare us very well indeed. And Russian girls are strong and have talent," replied the young skater .
Sakhanovich instead appeared less satisfied with compatriot: "I skated well but not so extraordinary as I do at home. This race is similar to the Russian national, there are many Russian skaters and I cheer for them all."
Medvedeva revealed to the press not to be in top condition: "I had an accident, my left foot hurts. I could not train much before coming here but when I arrived I immediately felt better, more , safe to me. Ice is fantastic, it is very fast and produces a beautiful sound. All elements have gone well but the main problem for me are the spinners, which are my weak point. We'll work on. "
Finally, we report the impressions of the three boys in the junior men's category on the provisional podium:
Tanaka: "I am very happy that the end is taken in Japan.'s Not every day to participate in international events in their own country. C'' is still the free skate and hope to give my best. "
Pitkeev: "Today I was very nervous but I'm happy with my performance. This is the first time you skate in a competition of this magnitude, so I was tense. I kept telling myself it would be fine and my coach told me to just do what I do in training. "
Chen: "I missed a jump and so I held back a little,'' but all in all I did well. During this season I just wanted to go all out and see what happens"
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