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Japanese Figure Skating Legend ‘Yuzuru Hanyu’ Announces Marriage and Future Plans

Japanese Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu Announces Marriage

August 5, 2023 – Fans around the world are rejoicing as Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, known as the ‘Ice Prince,’ has announced his upcoming marriage. The 28-year-old Olympic gold medalist, who gained fame with the iconic “Pooh Bear Rain” phenomenon, is set to tie the knot.

Hanyu, who started figure skating at the young age of 4, has had a remarkable career, winning consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2014 and 2018, as well as two world championships in 2014 and 2017.

The “Pooh Bear Rain” phenomenon became a fan-favorite tradition, where supporters showered the ice with Pooh bear dolls, a character Hanyu is known to adore, after his performances.

While Hanyu announced his retirement from competitive figure skating in 2022, he remains committed to the sport and has even launched his own YouTube channel, ‘HANYU YUZURU.’

In a recent tweet from his official Twitter account, Hanyu shared the exciting news of his impending nuptials, expressing gratitude to his loyal fans for their support throughout his career.

This announcement comes as a surprise to many, as no further details regarding the wedding ceremony or Hanyu’s partner have been disclosed. Speculation suggests that his spouse may not be from the figure skating industry, and the couple may opt for a private ceremony.

As fans celebrate this next step in Hanyu’s journey, they have expressed their unwavering support for the talented skater.

Source: Olympic Games, Yuzuru Hanyu’s official Twitter account, CNN Philippines, Japan Times, Tokyo Hive.

Marriage announced “Yuzuru Hanyu”, Japanese figure skater or figure skater, the owner of the nickname ‘Ice Prince’ with the legend of the phenomenon “Pooh Bear Rain” on the groom’s altar

Today (August 5, 2023) it can be said that it is good news that fans around the world are rejoicing in rows when “Yuzuru Hanyu” Japanese figure skater or figure skater, 28 years old Owner of the nickname ‘Ice Prince’ who created the legend of the “Pooh Bear Rain” phenomenon Announcing good news Prepare to stand on the pedestal as the bridegroom

‘Yuzuru Hanyu’ started figure skating at the age of 4 before achieving success by winning two consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2014 and 2018, as well as winning two world championships in 2014 and 2017.

FILE – Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s free figure skating final at the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, on February 17, 2018. Olympic Gold Japan’s two-time medalist figure skater is expected to step away from competitive figure skating. Hanyu is expected to confirm his plans late Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at a press conference in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

With his talent and excellence, he is still a fan favorite “Rain Pooh” Phenomenon where the fans will throw a Pooh bear which is a character that ‘Hanyu’ likes to enter the field when he finishes the race to encourage The number of dolls was overwhelming like raindrops.

However, during the last year 2022, ‘Ha New’ decided to officially announce his farewell to the sport. But there is reference to continuing to strive to be a professional figure skater. and officially opened his own YouTube channel under the name ‘HANYU YUZURU’

Illustration by @cnnphilippines

Recently, he announced the good news. which surprises fans around the world at the same time as the bachelorette of ‘Yuzuru Hanew’ via Twitter (X), the account name “@YUZURUofficial_” with a caption written “To everyone who has supported us all.” with pictures

This incident also revealed that “For the last 24 years, I’ve spent my life skating. Until the last few years, I began to look at myself and the world. I feel that many things in the world are uncertain. and changing rapidly Be it COVID-19, natural disasters, world situations, etc.

“Although I may still lack the maturity of a human being. and like a skate in the past But I have gained tremendous strength thanks to your support and expectations.”

Illustration from The Japan Times.

“I will continue to improve my skating throughout my life. and will continue to work hard and grow I will improve little by little, little by little, so that I can skate at my best. I will continue my life with everyone who supports me. he will do the best and move on.”

“And thanks to those who have supported me and will continue to support me. I will give everything as best as I can. Please continue to support me in the future.”

However, no information or images of the ‘married couple’ have been revealed, including details of the upcoming wedding ceremony. Netizens are speculating that the ‘spouse’ may be outside the industry. and the wedding can be held privately

Among the fans who went to congratulate Yuzuru Hanew on another stage of growth and confirmed that he would continue to support him. congratulations

Source: Olympic Games, @YUZURUofficial_

Photo courtesy of: cnnphilippinesjapantime, tokyohive


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