Japan considering prestigious award for figure skater Hanyu

The Japanese government is considering conferring the People's Honor Award on two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu, who would be the first figure skater to receive the prestigious award if realized.Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued instructions Friday for the government to start the relevant procedures, including hearing opinions from experts, before making a formal decision, top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said in a press conference.At the Pyeongchang Winter Games in South Korea last month, he became the first male figure skater in more than six decades to win consecutive gol…READ FULL ARTICLE