Yuzuru Hanyu, who won back-to-back gold medals in men’s single figure skating at both the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, recently announced his divorce on his official social networking service (SNS), X (formerly Twitter). Hanyu, who is currently 28 years old, just started his career as a professional skater last year.

Hanyu had publicly announced his marriage in August of this year and many are shocked at this announcement just a few months later. In a statement posted on X, he spoke in detail about his current situation and revealed that his marriage with a non-public figure has ended.

Hanyu’s divorce also made news quickly in Russia, known as a powerhouse in figure skating. The Russian media ‘Sports’ reported that Hanyu decided to divorce due to stalking behavior and excessive attention from the media.

Following this announcement, Hanyu became a major topic of conversation in China and various Chinese media outlets successively reported the news. Hanyu commands a worldwide fan base, particularly in Asia where his popularity is extraordinarily high.

As of now, no details about what follows for Hanyu have been announced, attracting viewers from fans and people concerned alike as they focus on his future activities.