I am relieved. I've been so worried they'll still going with the competition especially those silly ideas to popularize FS (red carpet, fan fest) amidst the outbreak.
Yuzuru gave his comment through JSF.
https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2020/03/12/kiji/20200312s00079000264000c.html
"It is unfortunate that WC was cancelled, but at the same time, I am relieved that the risk of spreading the infection has been reduced as much as possible not only to the skaters but also to the people who come and watch, management staff of the competition. I would like to thank ISU which had committed to giving the chance to compete to the skaters until the last minute in such a situation. In response to this cancellation, I feel I had opportunity once again to think about new corona virus and its infection. Because of this response, I think I have to live with care even more. To people who had supported me until the end of this season, thank you very much. I will practice toward the next season to go beyond my current limits."
You and your husband stay healthy as well! I called my dad a few minutes ago and it seems that neighbours think they themselves might be sick. They let themselves get checked and now have to stay at home. My parents are 60+ so I am afraid they catch it as well. I told them to wash their hands properly and just cover their face when coughing or sneezing. I wish for everybody's family to go through this safely and if you catch the virus, please don't panic. At least where I come from there are more people who healed than people who died from it. Stay safe everyone!
-Also, a silver lining that Yuzu has indicated he will compete next season?
Thanks Nachi, it seems that my oldest brother-in-law in infected and is in quarantine in hospital, my sister-in-law says doctors told them that his lung in badly infected. We are living in the US, far from our families, but it makes the worry twice bigger
Team TCC, including Yuzuru, thanks their fans for support during the last season:
https://mobile.twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/1238197118617169925
Am I the only one thinks ISU was saved by Yuzuru's comment?
Not by me, they're still trash.
Haha I thought Yude was not referring to ISU's reputation (nothing could save that!) but saved by Hanyu not retiring so he will continue to bring audience attendance next season that can make up for the lost profits at Worlds.