Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 19, 2022 to announce his retirement. Photo: Reuters
Yuzuru Hanyu confirms end to stunning 12-year career; figure skating icon says ‘I have no sadness’
- Two-time Olympic champion announces retirement from competition during a media conference on Tuesday
- Japanese legend will still put on exhibition shows for legion of fans, and vows to land elusive quadruple axel
Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 19, 2022 to announce his retirement. Photo: Reuters
