TOKYO – Retired Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu has announced his divorce from his wife, three months after he publicised the union, blaming it on media “stalking” and harassing the ex-couple.

The 28-year-old, a national icon in Japan and two-time Olympic figure skating champion, said on social media platform X late on Nov 17 that “suspicious” people had visited his home and reporters had invaded his privacy since he announced his marriage in early August.