Tag: Mao Asada

Japan figure skating champion Mao Asada announces retirement

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Japanese figure skater Mao Asada, a silver medalist from the 2010 Winter Olympics and three-time world champion, said on Monday (April 10) evening she’s retiring from the sport after a disappointing season, saying she has lost the will to compete. The 26-year-old took a year off from competition before resuming training in 2015, but said on her blog late on Monday that this time she was quitting for good after being […]