Skater Asada upbeat on Olympics selection

Skater Asada upbeat on Olympics selection

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese figure skating champion Mao Asada smiles at a hotel in Osaka on Dec. 28, 2009. Asada was selected for the Vancouver Olympics after winning the national championship the previous day. (Kyodo)

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