Asada hints at retirement after Sochi Olympics

Asada hints at retirement after Sochi Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada acknowledges the crowd after performing in the World Team Trophy competition in Tokyo on April 13, 2013. Asada, the Vancouver Olympic silver medalist, suggested the same day she will retire from competition after the Sochi Winter Olympics.

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