South Korea's iconic men's figure skater Cha Jun-hwan has made valuable achievements in overcoming an ankle injury and stamina problems, and he is determined to achieve a good result at the World Championships as well. Cha Joon-hwan said after winning the men's singles silver medal with a total score of 265.02 points at the 2025 International Skating Union (ISU) Four Continents Figure Skating Championships held at Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul on the 22nd, "It was difficult to show good acting skills due to physical problems, but it seems to have done well. There is still time until the World Championships, so I will concentrate on recovering and getting ready. ”

Cha Joon-hwan was answering at a press conference after the 2025 International Skating Union (ISU) Four Continents Figure Skating Championships held at the Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul on the 22nd

He added: "It's a bit of a shame to make mistakes in the first jump of the short program and the second jump of the free skate. I've been competing for the last few months and I'm really tired. He added: "Before this tournament, although I was worried about my form, I was supported by the fans and I was motivated in the end.

Cha Jun-hwan, who suffered a nerve tissue injury in his right ankle, has completed his intense schedule since December last year. After the first two rounds of national team trials, he participated in the 2025 Winter Universiade in Turin and the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin. Cha Jun-hwan won the men's singles gold medal for South Korea for the first time at the Harbin Asian Winter Games, and immediately after returning home, he participated in the Four Continents Championships and achieved results beyond expectations.

Cha Joon-hwan drinks water at a press conference after the 2025 International Skating Union (ISU) Four Continents Figure Skating Championships held at the Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul on the 22nd

When asked about his ankle condition, he explained: "The foot that landed injured (due to continuous training and competition) and it was difficult to fully recover. We are managing well so that it does not deteriorate further. He added: "It's not in good shape, but I really want to do well in front of the fans at home. He added: "I learned a lot in my busy schedule. The season isn't over yet, I'm going to do my best to get to the end. ”

Now, Cha Jun-hwan will prepare for the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, USA, next month. The World Championships involve national quotas for the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026 Winter Olympics. "It's a very important game," he said. I will prepare with Kim Hyun-kyun (who is about to enter Korea University). ”

Cha Joon-hwan listened to questions at a press conference after the 2025 International Skating Union (ISU) Four Continents Figure Skating Championships held at the Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul on the 22nd.

Cha Jun-hwan said, "At the World Championships, we are considering adjusting the difficulty of the program. I want to challenge (high ranking), so I'm considering whether to increase the number of quadruple jumps. But he added: "There are quotas in this competition, so further consideration is needed." The decision is made first based on the condition of the ankle. ”