Marin Honda: “There were various hardships, but because I was skating, I felt like I existed. That’s a happy thing. Even after Japanese Nationals is over, I want to continue skating.”
Translation of Marin Honda’s comments about Japanese Nationals.
original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. 23 December 2023
Here’s a translation of Marin Honda’s comments posted on Web Sportiva.
“This year, it’s my last Nationals as a university student, so it felt special to me,” Marin Honda said. “I’ve been participating in the Japanese Nationals for the 9th year and I feel proud that I’ve been able to reach a big stage every year because I’ve been working hard. It’s something I should be proud of, no matter what others say, even if they don’t know me. I was able to do my best with the feeling of conveying my gratitude to those who support me and give me courage.”
“As for today’s performance, I don’t have any thoughts like ‘I should have done this differently.’ I feel refreshed. I’ve worked hard to get to this point, so I have nothing to say to myself, and I have no regrets,” said Marin about her performance at Nationals.
“Since the 6-minute warm-up, many people have held up banners and shouted ‘Do your best, Marin-chan’ and… Several years ago, I didn’t realize that there was so much support. (Realizing that) is why I could fight courageously until the end. I take pride in being able to jump the triple salchow and compete as a figure skater and athlete.”
“I’ve been skating since I was 2 years old, and now I’ve reached an age where I’m considered a veteran. I was able to skate with determination. During official practice, it was tough, and I faced injuries that made me feel like giving up many times. However, I wanted to participate in this year’s Nationals, even if I couldn’t do anything. I wanted to show the people who supported me, cheering for me that I was skating with all my might until the end and repay their kindness. Even after Japanese Nationals is over, I want to continue skating. This time, too, there were various hardships, but because I was skating, I felt like I existed. That’s a happy thing.”
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