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By PJ Kwong

Posted: Friday, November 12, 2010 | 07:39 AM

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CBC figure skating expert Pj Kwong wants to know what you the figure skating fan thinks each week. Email your insights and opinions on this week's topic to pjkwong@pjkwong.com, and Pj will respond to her favourite email here at CBCSports.ca. Don't forget to include your name and where you're writing from. If you're willing to have Pj read your response on the air during a CBC broadcast, please tell her it's OK to do so. 

584-takahashi-daisuke-10102.jpgCBC figure skating expert Pj Kwong wants to know what you the figure skating fan thinks each week. Email your insights and opinions on this week's topic to pjkwong@pjkwong.com, and Pj will respond to her favourite email here at CBCSports.ca. Don't forget to include your name and where you're writing from. If you're willing to have Pj read your response on the air during a CBC broadcast, please tell her it's OK to do so. 

This week: Who will challenge Takahashi?

It looks like Japan's Daisuke Takahashi will be the definite favourite in Skate America's men's competition. But who will be his biggest challenge and why? Oda, Rippon, Murakami, Carriere or Song?

As always, thanks to all of you for sharing your ideas. You have great things to say and I feel fortunate to be allowed to be here!

Cheers 
Pj

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Last week: Who needs redemption?

 

To: Pj Kwong
From: Yuko Yokomizo
Subject: Redemption

Dear Pj,  

I enjoy your show and articles on CBC. Thank you.

All four skaters in the Cup of China are my favourite athletes. I really wish they get back on the podium, especially Tomas Verner. But I picked Takahiko Kozuka in the Cup of China. I think he is the closer to the gold.

Kozuka, the 2008 Grand Prix silver medallist, is looking for redemption - is going for gold medal. He has had roller-coaster experiences in the 2009-2010 season. He missed the 2009 GP final (down), came in eighth at the 2010 Winter Olympic (up) and placed the 10th at the 2010 World Cup (down). He is not afraid of a challenge and is adding quads to his new program.  

Have nice weekend & best wishes, 

Yuko Yokomizo 
Winnipeg, Man.
 
To: Yuko Yokomizo
From: Pj Kwong
Subject: Redemption

Hi Yuko!

Wow!  What a great answer to my iAsk question this week!

I really liked how you tracked Kozuka's progress over the last couple of seasons and your comments about the other skaters.

Thanks for taking the time to write and for your support!

Cheers,

Pj

(Photo of Daisuke Takahashi by Toru Yamanaka/Getty Images)

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