Daisuke Takahashi's comment on withdrawal from GPF, November 28, 2013. (Translation)
Hello, everyone.
There is something I must tell you today.
During practice, I felt a pain in the right leg. I had it thoroughly examined and was diagnosed with shin bone intusion (bone bruise). I was told that I need 2 weeks of treatment and am taking some rest off ice now.
There are no skaters who don't feel anxious about not being able to practice. But I believe it's up to myself to either keep my spirit up or to drive myself into a corner. I will try to take this positively, face up to the situation, and do what I can with help from my staff. I apologize to all those who support me, the skating community, the sponsors, the media, and everyone who are looking forward to seeing the Grand Prix Final. I am sorry that I cannot show my skating at the GPF. I will concentrate on getting better now and hope to skate in front of everyone soon.
Translation: nest1989
Original Japanese:
http://w3.kansai-u.ac.jp/sports/message/takahashi/2013/11/post_71.html