Wang Shiyue/Liu Xinyu scored 73.41 points in the rhythm dance, advancing to the free dance stage

Beijing, February 12 (China News Network) -- In the Figure Skating Ice Dance Rhythm Dance Competition held at the Beijing Winter Olympics on the evening of february 12, the Chinese ice dance group Wang Shiyue / Liu Xinyu scored 73.41 points. Before the end of the competition, he had already advanced to the free dance stage, which was a breakthrough compared to the PyeongChang arena four years ago.

A total of 23 ice dance pairs appeared in this game, and Wang Shiyue/Liu Xinyu was the 11th to appear. Liu Xinyu, who combs the "Elvis Presley" signature big back, and Wang Shiyue, who wears a high ponytail, will get cheers and applause from the audience every time they appear. With the melody of "Trouble" and "Blue Sheepskin Boots", they performed smartly, and by the end of the game, the real-time technical score had surpassed the combination of the Russian Olympic Committee team that appeared earlier.

The picture shows Wang Shiyue /Liu Xinyu in the game. Photo by Mao Jianjun, a reporter of China News Service

"I still feel very satisfied." Liu Xinyu said that the two enjoyed today's game and "felt better than in the team game." ”

Wang Shiyue said that now her mind is clearer on the field, and the two also enjoy the game process more. Now for the score, ranking, although I am looking forward to it, it is more important to play the training level.

Four years ago, this Chinese group ranked 22nd in the ice dance rhythm dance at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, stopping at the first round. Among them, Wang Shiyue was deducted points for having ornaments fall off her clothes. At the 2021 World Championships, they finished 13th.

It is worth mentioning that Wang Shiyue / Liu Xinyu met the Japanese ice dance group Komatsubara couple who did not have the opportunity to participate in the free dance stage in the mixed interview area. Two ice dance groups, also from Asia, embraced each other and encouraged each other. (End)