20181230 Sui/Han new free skate runthrough at Chinese Nationals: “Rain in Your Black Eyes” by Ezio Bosso. Video from 隋文静韩聪资讯站

Sui/Han will not perform their free skate at Nationals.

Sui Wenjing/Han Cong: SP at the 2018 Chinese Nationals on 12.29.2018 (40.61, 37.66, 78.27 into 1st)

Sui Wenjing/Han Cong run-through of their short program to “No One Like You” by Red Electrick and Joseph Calleja, 12.28.18

Interview with S/H for Netease on 12.10.18

Highlights:

They will debut their new programs at Chinese Nationals, which will be held 12/27-12/30 in Harbin.

They recently choreographed their exhibition program, which is in the style of Chinese dance.

Translation by suihangold

Programs:

Achievements:

2018.08.11 Sui/Han and Team China working with Tracy Wilson in Beijing (x)

BEIJING, July 21(Xinhua) – Chinese top pair skater Sui Wenjing has been back to the rink after a four-month rest to treat her injured right foot, confirmed the figure skating Olympic silver medalist here on Saturday.

The 23-year-old Harbin native, having partnered with Han Cong to finish as the pairs Olympic runners-up at PyeongChang, South Korea, gave up the chance of defending their world title in Milan, Italy last spring due to Sui’s foot injury.

Sui was diagnosed of a bone fatigue fracture in the right foot not long after her and her skating partner’s first Winter Games.

She was then forced to rest her injured foot “without bearing any weight”, while Han kept training and preparing their new programs for the 2018-2019 season.

It’s not until earlier this month that Sui ended her in-hospital rehabilitation and came back to the national squad to resume regular on-ice training immediately for the 2022 Beijing Winter Games preparation.

“There’s nothing serious on my injured foot right now,” Sui told Xinhua while taking an observation lesson with China’s gymnastic national team alongside with 17 other skaters from the Chinese figure skating eam in Beijing on Saturday.

“I’ve been training very hard since my return to the national squad,” she added. “The main task for me is to lose some weight and try to get back to my normal level, technically speaking.”

Sui returned to the national team three weeks ago and kept doing some basic skating and sliding training on the ice ever since.

“I’m not capable of doing high-quality skating skills and air rotations now, and also, since my injury was fatigue fracture, which means my foot bones are still fragile. I have to keep my training level with a scale of safety,” she said.

Due to the same injury, Sui was not involved in the qualification match and training in Sanya, South China on April with her partner Han.

“I’m just so happy to be back to the rink!” Sui added. “I can’t wait to do my part in our team’s long preparation for the new season as well as the new Olympic circle to come.”

Interview with Sui/Han on July 6, 2018

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On their recent move to the new training facility at Shougang Park:

Sui: It’s very large, very clean. The staff here are all really welcoming and enthusiastic. We just got here so we’re still sorting things out.

Han: Shougang is great, it has an artistic feeling, combining modern and artistic styles. Right now I feel the facilities are pretty good, the venue is very comfortable.

On differences between the new ice rink versus their previous practice rink:

Sui: It’s a new environment, and there’s also some differences in our mood/frame of mind. In the mornings when I have time I go hiking, it takes 20 minutes or so to reach the top. We live right at the foot of Shijing Mountain and can turn right around and climb up the mountain. But going out of the area is a little difficult, takes about 20-30 minutes. So we’re secluded here focusing on training, which feels different.

Since coming back from the hospital I’ve also been trying to lose weight, it’s pretty tiring. Today was the first day I went onto the ice and skated. I felt really excited and did too much, so now I’m feeling a little tired.

On their plans for training going forward:

Sui: Next steps are up to the arrangement of our team. Since I just started skating I still need to regain my body’s ability and skill. Then slowly adjust things including a lot of details, they all need to be brought back little by little. It’s what we’ve always said, work on ourselves and the things we need to do. 

Han: Just be steady in practice, go slowly and improve step by step. Every day we do a detailed analysis of today’s practice, and make a plan for the next day.

On whether they’ve considered new styles for next season’s programs:

Sui: Not done yet.

Han: Not yet. We have some thoughts, the next step is to discuss them with Lori (Nichol).

Sui/Han commentated on their own Olympic programs along with Pang/Tong. Translated by Suihangold. Click on “CC” for subtitles.