US reporter Jackie Wong, who was interviewing the press conference of Yuzuru Hanyu, who finished the men’s figure skating single at the Beijing Olympics in 4th place, said on Twitter on February 14, 2022. This was the best way to do it. “
“Hanyu is not a’prominent enthusiast'”
Mr. Wong is a heavyweight who has been covering the figure skating world for many years. We are also interviewing in Beijing, the site of this Olympics. When Yuzuru Hanyu challenged the quadruple accelerator in the free skating on the 10th, he posted on Twitter “Thank you Yuzuru Hanyu for reaching out to the stars” (hereinafter translated by the editorial department). ..
Mr. Wong updated his Twitter account just before Hanyu’s press conference on the 14th, saying, “I’m currently sitting on the floor waiting for Hanyu’s press conference to begin.” In response, one user said, “This show is really ridiculous. No other Olympic athlete has had a separate press conference or won a medal. Why is he trying to stand out so much?” Asked the question.
Mr. Wong explained to the user on the 15th, “Individual press conferences are often held at the Olympics because the athletes are flooded with interview requests and cannot respond very much.” “I’m trying to stand out,” he said. “Hanyu isn’t a’prominent enthusiast’. This was the best way to do it because the press wants him to ask questions.” I argued.
Actually, before the press conference on the 14th, “Today’s press conference will be held by the press conference method because we do not have time to respond to many individual interview requests to Hanyu individually.” There was an announcement at the venue.