The skater that they mention who's not going to the GP because of surgery is Yu Xiaoyu, who they say will be included under ladies' singles.
Though, if Zhang Hao isn't listed as her partner, though, I'm surprised they haven't found someone else to stick her with in the meantime.
Question is.... TES aside, how do you think she would fare in PCS?
not good enough for singles. I like xiaoyu as a person, but even though she has the lines and balletic training, she is not a very expressive skater, nor does she has a broad range of styles she can do. I don't think anyone is crazy enough (not even a coach who wanted Han yan in ice dance - he is not even a good dancer) to see realitstic chances for her in singles...
Just seeing Zijun's name has me so excited - I'm trying to keep my hopes in check, but I just would love for her to come back so bad.
I think that’s a pretty common stereotype for Xiaoyu. Whenever I see her skate with zhang, she’s the definite highlight of the program.
I would like to think that she must homage shown some promise in the singles field for the Chinese fed to put her there. I expect some beautiful spirals and spins from her:
I'm enjoying how much my translation blew up. I'm still pretty sure she's only in singles training for SBS jump practice + Zhang likely not aiming for Beijing 2022. The speculation is fun, though, you never know what's going to happen with what Team China's been up to this year.
Nothing's wrong with speculation as long as it stays positive. Maybe it is wishful thinking in a way. She is such a beautiful skater afterall.
I went on Xiaoyu Marathon last night, even found some of mini Yu/Jin old competitions(from 2006?). If she switches to Single, I don't think her PCS will be a problem. She has been praised with great skating skills and artistry from a young age especially from B.Eurosports uncles. Her facial expressions are subtle but very emotional similar to young Yuna before working with DW. Her weakness will be her 2A for sure. I have no idea how many triples she has but well....details details. Lol. I agree with Midnightcass on her arm positions in her spins. She has many unique variable arm movements to show off and more.
Anyway, I thought Zhang has his eyes on 2022 OG. Did he voice any uncertainty or change of plan that I miss? With so many weird moves this year from TeamChina, I though he might wait and see how Xianning might have a flair in pairs before snatched her up as a new partner or sth.
It's going to be three looong years for us fans.
Didn’t she team up with jin in 2008? I could find their photos from 2008. And some of those videos from 2009.
More news on the training camp: http://drag0ness.tumblr.com/post/177959659217/the-establishment-of-the-pangtong-national-figure
The main things from it are that the list is currently an invitational list for a new national training camp led by Pang/Tong, and it looks like the government is furiously backpedaling on Zijun. Oh, and it looks like Xiaoyu is actually looking for a new partner.
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jk, that would be cruel to peng. But ugh, they should never have split yu and jin up. who does that?(don't answer that)
now I'm just revisiting the past...
who could she pair up with? Will they get one of the better junior pair guys?
There's some wild speculation that Zhang Hao might partner up with Xiangning, which is so typical. This possibility leaves Zhong Xie free in the future, in which case, not a good look all around.
nonononono....
please tell me that's a false rumor by the chinese netizens that hate zhang hao...
Zhong is quite good individually, and finally deserves a partner that has two triples. And while I like both him and xiaoyu, I don't think he's tall enough for her. I'd like to just dismiss it as a rumor seeing as they were in a news clip(posted in this thread) not too long ago and are still on the GP entries, but... I can't put anything past the CSA
Well, I did hear a rumor before that zhang wanted to pair up with sui when the partner switch drama happened, but apparently zhao drew the line there and told him hell no, so I hope if there's any basis in this speculation zhao will tell him the same.