The government is looking to present the prestigious People¡¯s Honor Award to figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Friday.
Last month, Hanyu claimed the gold medal in men¡¯s singles at the Pyeongchang Olympics, becoming the first man since American Dick Button in 1952 to repeat as champion in the event.
Hanyu¡¯s feat is a ¡°historic achievement¡± that both moved and encouraged Japanese people, bringing ¡°enormous dreams and hopes to society,¡± the top government spokesman said.
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