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Why Did Figure Skater Nathan Chen Refuse to March With Team USA at the Opening Ceremony of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022?
It’s finally here. The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 is back after a four-year absence. Athletes from different countries in the world will showcase their talents on the grandest stage of them all. Just like the Summer Olympics, the Winter Olympics promises to be a gala extravaganza. It all starts with the opening ceremony with the Parade of Nations a mainstay. Nathan Chen won’t take part in this year’s ceremony, however.
The sensational figure skater is focusing on his discipline, completed locked in to get his first gold medal.
Nathan Chen will skip the opening ceremony
Significantly, the sensational skater appeared for Team USA at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Marching his way to glory, Chen claimed the bronze medal for Team USA during the team figure skating event, four years back. Hence, this year, he wants to win the gold medal. Arriving with confidence, Chen looks to dominate the Winter Olympics and wants complete focus on the competitions. USA Today reporter, Tom Schad, spoke about how he is not appearing for this year’s opening ceremony.
“I already did it once. And (it’ll be) close proximity with a lot of people. I’m sure it will be safe, but I compete in a couple more days, so at this point, (I’ll just) focus on that,” said Chen.
Nathan Chen also said he’s not planning to walk in the opening ceremony tonight.
“I already did it once,” he said. “And (it’ll be) close proximity with a lot of people. I’m sure it will be safe, but I compete in a couple more days, so at this point, (I’ll just) focus on that.”
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) February 4, 2022
As the Olympics is happening amidst the pandemic, health care has been of major concern. Many athletes are scared of getting in contact with the Covid-19 virus and that can derail their plans. Hence, quarantine measures are strictly followed for the betterment of the athletes. Hence, Chen is focused only on the individual figure skating competition he wants to win.
Can Nathan grab a medal?
He has performed well in the latest team figure skating competition and looks to be in fine form. He scored 111.71 to give the USA, a sensational lead in the team figure skating competition. A happy Chen remains relaxed and focused. He spoke to an NBC reporter after the competition and is enjoying his time in Beijing.
“Honestly, I’m just here to have fun, and I was able to do that. So I’m really happy,” said Chen.
2022 Beijing Olympics – Figure Skating – Team Event – Men Single Skating – Short Program – Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, China – February 4, 2022. Nathan Chen of the United States in action. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Everything is looking good for Nathan Chen. He should remain focused and get back to winning way in this year’s Olympics. He is one of the best figure skaters in the world and the current World Champion hopes to go big this year.
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