Figure skating: Mao Asada announces retirement on blog

Figure skating: Mao Asada announces retirement on blog

Gold medalist Kim Yu Na of South Korea (R) and second placed Mao Asada of Japan celebrate on the podium during the award ceremony for the women's singles figure skating event at the Vancouver Olympics in this file photo taken in February 2010. The 26-year-old Asada announced her retirement on her blog on April 10, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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