“After the broadcast on Channel One, I get a lot of questions about“ what does my interview mean ”and“ why did I end my career? ” I was very worried and didn’t quite succeed in clearly expressing my thoughts, ”Zagitova wrote in her Instagram.

According to her, figure skating is her life, and she achieved all the achievements together with her coaches, to whom she is very grateful.

“I do not plan to stop, let alone leave.” I don’t even think about any “departure” or “completion”. As an athlete who has achieved all possible first places, I want to be on the highest pedestal, and for this I need to train even more and even harder. I am still in the Russian national team and I can still play for my country at international competitions. I continue my “figured” path with the support of my coaches, ”added Zagitova.

On December 13, 17-year-old Zagitova announced that she was suspending participation in the competition. She is the Olympic champion, as well as the winner of the world and European championships.

Zagitova trains in the specialist group Eteri Tutberidze.

Earlier, Evgeni Plushenko defended Tatyana Tarasova, who was criticized by Tutberidze.