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Congratulatory Telephone Call to Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu

February 17, 2018

Photograph of the Prime Minister making the congratulatory telephone call to Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu (1)

Photograph of the Prime Minister making the congratulatory telephone call to Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu (1)

  • Photograph of the Prime Minister making the congratulatory telephone call to Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu (1)
  • Photograph of the Prime Minister making the congratulatory telephone call to Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu (2)

Photograph of the Prime Minister making the congratulatory telephone call to Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu (2)

Photograph of the Prime Minister making the congratulatory telephone call to Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu (2)

[Provisional Translation]

On February 17, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a congratulatory telephone call to figure skater Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu, who won the gold medal in men’s figure skating at the PyeongChang Olympic Games.

In his congratulatory telephone call, the Prime Minister said,

“All the people of Japan are truly excited and moved by your performance. By overcoming such a serious injury you have created a new legend.”

“You have again overcome many adversities and given courage to countless people. The international media has given you large coverage, referring to you as ‘Ice Prince.’ As a fellow Japanese I feel very proud.”
 

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