Chinese ice dance duo Wang Shiyue / Liu Xinyu successfully advanced to the free dance stage

(Beijing Winter Olympics) Chinese ice dance group Wang Shiyue / Liu Xinyu successfully advanced to the free dance stage

Beijing, 12 Feb (China News Service) -- Liu Xinyu, who wears the hair of "Elvis Presley" with his big back hair, and Wang Shiyue, who tied up a high ponytail, "let go of themselves" and enjoyed the game on the evening of the 12th on the ice rink. With 73.41 points, they took this rhythm dance performance to advance to the next round of figure skating and ice dance at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Four years ago at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, this Chinese ice dance group ranked 22nd in the rhythm dance stage, and did not qualify for the free dance stage. In the new Winter Olympic cycle, the two have improved their level by going to Canada for foreign training and other methods.

"We know how hard and how hard we practice." Liu Xinyu told reporters after the game that the two no longer worry about whether they will not be able to advance.

As he said, whether it is winning the 13th place at the 2021 World Figure Skating Championships or having a good performance in the figure skating team competition of the Beijing Winter Olympics a few days ago, Wang Shiyue/Liu Xinyu's progress is very obvious.

Take this game, for example, with the melody of "Trouble" and "Blue Sheepskin Boots", the two had rich expressions and flexible dance steps, which touched many audiences. They are also satisfied with their overall performance, saying that they have been honed by the team competition to "open up more" and "be in better shape".

However, their score today was lower than the team rhythm dance score (74.66 points). The two said they would look at the scorecard again, find out the details of the deduction, and then polish the action with the coach.

Although there has been a big breakthrough compared with the Pyeongchang period, it is not satisfied with this for Wang Shiyue/Liu Xinyu today. On the one hand, they have a goal of "breaking into the world's top 10" and hope to drive more young players to join the ice dance through excellent results.

On the other hand, they are also well aware of the gap between themselves and the best players in Europe and the United States, especially Papadaggis/Nishizeron from France. In Wang Shiyue's words: "They are too strong. Although we can't reach their height, it is the height we have dreamed of and worked hard to achieve. ”

On the evening of the 12th, the Papadagis/Caesaron combination integrated different elements into his own style, scoring 90.83 points, setting a new personal season best. Witnessing their wonderful performances, including Wang Shiyue /Liu Xinyu, many ice dancers could not help but stand up and applaud them.

It is worth mentioning that the Japanese ice dance group Miri Komatsubara / Sōtō Komatsubara did not qualify. After the game, in the mixed interview area, Wang Shiyue/ Liu Xinyu met Mr. and Mrs. Komatsubara and immediately hugged and greeted each other.

Wang Shiyue explained that these two pairs have trained in Canada and are also facing the problem of having to "communicate with the coach" because of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, which can be said to be the most understanding of each other. Seeing that the Japanese group failed to do so, she hoped to give them some comfort with this hug. (End)

Source: China News Network