Olympic champ Arakawa pulls out of world c'ships

Olympic champ Arakawa pulls out of world c'ships

TOKYO, Japan - Olympic figure skating champion Shizuka Arakawa (L, file photo) has opted to sit out the March 20-26 world championships in Calgary, Canada, the Japan Skating Federation said March 9. Her busy schedule after the Turin Games has made it difficult for her to prepare fully for the championships. Yoshie Onda (R) will fill in for Arakawa. (Kyodo)

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