Shoma Uno Faces Injury Ahead of the World Championships
Shoma Uno, the reigning world champion in men’s singles, faced an injury setback during a training session ahead of the 2023 world championships. Reports from L’Equipe indicated that the skater slipped on the ice and sprained his ankle. The outcome raised questions about his participation in the forthcoming competition, with officials and fans watching closely to see if he could recover in time.
The schedule for the World Championships outlined preliminary short programs on March 23, beginning at 09:55 Moscow time. The men’s free skate was set to take place on March 25, marking a pivotal moment for Uno’s bid to defend his title and showcase his recovery after the injury.
Uno is known for his rigorous training approach and currently works with Swiss coach Stéphane Lambiel, a former competitive skater who brings a wealth of experience to Uno’s routines. Uno’s achievements include the 2022 World Championship title and the 2019 Four Continents Championship. His Olympic record features two bronze medals from the 2022 Games, earned in both the individual and team events, as well as a silver medal from the 2018 PyeongChang Games, underscoring a career built on consistency and excellence.
In related news, Italian skater Daniel Grassl discussed his training under the guidance of a renowned Russian coaching group led by Eteri Tutberidze. Grassl, who joined the Tutberidze team in January 2023, has been preparing for major events, including the European Championship 2023. His results at that championship reflected the high level of competition within the group, prompting continued attention on his development and performance trajectory.