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SOCHI

Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 23, 2013
Suzuki outperforms Mao, grabs first national title
In a night filled with great drama, the script did not go quite according to plan.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 22, 2013
Mao stays on target for seventh national title
Mao Asada moved within grasp of her seventh national title with a fine short program on Sunday in the All-Japan Championships at Saitama Super Arena.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 21, 2013
Hanyu delivers fantastic performance in men's short program
Yuzuru Hanyu shattered his own world best with a score of 103.10 in a spectacular short program at the Japan nationals on Saturday night and firmly established himself as the favorite for the gold medal at the Sochi Olympics in the process.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 20, 2013
Odds on Ando making Olympic team for Sochi very long
"Do you believe in miracles?"
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 8, 2013
Despite shaky performance, Mao collects fourth Grand Prix Final title
Mao Asada captured a record-tying fourth Grand Prix Final victory on Saturday night despite a less-than-inspiring free skate.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2013
Will the torch of gay intolerance shine at Sochi?
Assurances from Russian officials that there will be no discrimination against gays at Sochi are irrelevant and misleading.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 8, 2013
Mao, Suzuki are 1-2 in women's competition; Takahashi leads men after NHK Trophy short program
Two-time world champion Mao Asada established a solid lead in the short program at the NHK Trophy on Friday night at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 5, 2013
Kim's injury could open door for Mao at Sochi Games
It is amazing how quickly the dynamic can change in skating.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 6, 2013
Kim selects program music as road to Sochi begins
Defending world and Olympic champion Kim Yu-na has selected the music for the programs she hopes will carry her to a second straight gold medal next year at the Sochi Games.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 24, 2013
Mao certain to face massive pressure if she tries to retire
Mao Asada's recent proclamation at the World Team Trophy that she “intends” to retire after next year's Sochi Olympics took many by surprise, but I think the proclamation is far from set in stone.

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