Asada, Murakami speak before world c'ships

Asada, Murakami speak before world c'ships

MOSCOW, Russia - Defending champion Mao Asada (R) and Kanako Murakami, both of Japan, attend a press conference in Moscow on April 28, 2011, before the women's figure skating competition starts with the short program at the world championships in the Russian capital the following day. Asada said a strong performance in the short program is key to defending her title.

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