Mao Asada completed her first practice at the Iceberg Skating Palace on Thursday morning ahead of the start of the team event this evening.
The two-time world champion and 2010 Olympic silver medalist was pleased following her workout.
"I was very happy to catch the feeling on the ice straight away," Mao said. "I didn't have to get used to it, and had a smooth and good practice."
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