Two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu made a dazzling return to the ice Friday at Japan's national figure skating championships, throwing down a marker for the Beijing Winter Games with an outstanding short program performance.The 27-year-old superstar scored 111.31 at Saitama Super Arena to take a big lead in the men's singles competition over Pyeongchang Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno, who earned 101.88 for a clean and composed routine. Former junior national champion Yuma Kagiyama placed third on 95.15.The final qualifying event for February's Beijing Games, the nationals are Ha…READ FULL ARTICLE
