SAPPORO - Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu got off to a strong start on Friday by winning the men's short program at the NHK Trophy, the sixth ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating tournament of the season.Earlier, compatriot Rika Kihira was second in the women's short program in front of a packed crowd at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido.They are both in the hunt for a spot at next month's Grand Prix Final in Turin, Italy.Hanyu, the two-time reigning Olympic champion, scored 109.34 points, just shy of the 109.60 he posted earlier in the season en route to winn…READ FULL ARTICLE
