Revelations of Kostornaya and Medvedeva's visit to a hockey match: what is being discussed in the world of figure skating

“It was believed that I was corrupting the whole group”

Alena Kostornaya added fuel to the discussion of her transition from Eteri Tutberidze to Elena Buyanova.

The European champion took part in the Skating Podcast, where she spoke about the attitude towards her at Khrustalny and about the first change in the coaching staff almost two years ago.

Kostornaya admitted: she was never considered the leader of the group, even after winning the European Championship.

Moreover, the coaches believed that she was a bad influence on other athletes.

“They always removed small children from me, they simply pushed them away.

I don’t know why, but it was believed that by some of my actions I was discouraging the group, corrupting, and I was told about this more than once, ”said Alena.

At the same time, the skater emphasized that she never pushed someone to do the wrong things, just “people didn’t have the character” to act in their own way.

“Every person should think with his own head.

If you are a follower, this is not my problem, ”Kostornaya said.

She also told how the transition to Plushenko's Angels took place in July 2020.

According to the skater, at that time she was tired of constant criticism against her.

Coaches often set Alexander Trusova as an example to her and did not appreciate her efforts, which did not suit the European champion at all.

So there was an idea to change school after the coach Sergei Rozanov.

“I think, damn it, well, they got it.

If I go to the "Angels" to Sergei Alexandrovich, then no one else will tell me anything.

Here they spread rot, slander me, I'm tired of this.

I want a normal attitude towards myself as an athlete, at least not total humiliation for everyone, ”said Kostornaya.

The choreographer of the Tutberidze group, Alexei Zheleznyakov, in turn, noted that the verb “corrupt” in this case is rather an exaggeration, but Kostornaya’s discipline during training was really lacking.

“Alena is a peculiar and freedom-loving person.

Of course, giggling and talking during a workout can knock someone close to the working mood.

What coach would love this?

I think not a single coach who is set for a serious result.

And in this case, it is necessary not to give an interview of the offended girl, but to draw the appropriate conclusions, ”quotes the Metaratings specialist.

Medvedeva attended a hockey match

Evgenia Medvedeva, along with Stanislava Konstantinova and Anastasia Skoptsova, attended the third game of the Gagarin Cup final series between CSKA and Metallurg.

The match, which the skaters attended, ended with the victory of the team from Magnitogorsk with a score of 4:0.

“The updated composition of the Viagra group,” Skoptsova joked, posting a photo with her friends on the social network.

Medvedeva, in turn, admired the atmosphere of the match, but at the same time stated that very loud music was unusual for her.

“But something new is always interesting to learn.

I am waiting, I know what hockey enthusiasm is.

The more often you invite, the more I will join your hockey party, ”said the two-time world champion on Match TV.

As it turned out, not only Medvedev, but also Nikita Katsalapov has warm feelings for hockey.

Only a two-time Olympic champion dreams of not just attending a match as a spectator, but going on the ice as a participant.

According to him, as a child, he wanted to do this particular sport and many times regretted that he did not realize this desire.

“But hockey is still my dream.

I'm waiting for the moment when I finally put on the uniform.

When it will be, no idea, although I often get called to different night league clubs.

But I don’t need extra loads and injuries now.

Therefore, hockey is only in the plans.

I hope someday I will implement it, ”the skater wrote on Vkontakte.

Gift of the Ilyins and Polunin

Meanwhile, Elena Ilyinykh, Katsalapov's former partner, with whom he became the bronze medalist of the Sochi Games, became a mother for the second time.

The ex-skater gave birth to a boy, who was named Dar.

“When you were born, you already knew everything about yourself.

You yourself chose the place of birth.

You decide everything yourself, and we are already proud of you!

A very strong, important, most magical and absolutely impossibly beloved son by us.

Our Gift of the Almighty, ”Ilinykh wrote on social networks.

The baby's father is the famous ballet dancer Sergei Polunin.

The couple already has an older son, whose name is Mir.

Meanwhile, Anabel Morozov and David Narizhny, who recently paired up in ice dancing, hinted at a romantic relationship.

The girl published sensual joint photos with a new partner on social networks, and Narizhny commented on them in a peculiar way.

"We are dating?"

the skater asked.

Morozov, in her response, offered to keep it a secret, to which the subscribers noted that "everything is so obvious."

Meanwhile, the pair's coach Irina Zhuk, talking about the joint work of the athletes, noted that they are very suitable for each other and enjoy skating together.

“They are progressing fast.

We expect that soon they will become a top pair not only in Russia, but also in the world, ”TASS quoted a specialist as saying.

“I'm not hungry.

I love ice cream and chocolate."

Meanwhile, Victoria Sinitsina told how she spends time in quarantine.

“The last few months have been mega busy.

Now I exhaled, put my thoughts in order.

Finally got some sleep.

In general, everything is cool, ”Victoria wrote on the social network.

It seems that this respite in a series of ice shows, in which skaters traditionally perform in April at the end of the season, has benefited many.

So, Mark Kondratyuk swung at a salchow in five revolutions - the skater performed a jump on a fishing rod, although he could not make a clean exit.

Apparently, Alexandra Trusova, who recently spoke about her desire to learn the five jump, has a serious competitor.

Kondratyuk also actively trains quads, and sometimes paired with Valieva.

In her Telegram channel, the athlete published a video in which they jump a four-turn sheepskin coat in parallel.

And just the other day, a large interview with a 15-year-old athlete appeared in Cosmopolitan magazine, in which she shared her goals in sports.

“In sports, it is important to win.

But victories can be different.

To win first place in competitions is a victory over rivals.

Learning a new element is also a victory.

But this is a victory over a complex element.

For some, victory is to go on the ice and skate your program in front of the audience.

This is a victory over yourself.

There may still be a victory over circumstances.

Yes, there are many options.

Sports are played by those who want to win, ”said Camila.

She also admitted that the Beijing Olympics were divided for her into “before” and “after” the doping scandal, and she really lacked her mother’s support at this difficult moment in her life.

And the skater also said that she has to limit herself in food in order to keep fit.

“But I'm not hungry.

I eat everything, but in small portions.

I love ice cream and chocolate very much,” said the young Olympic champion.

"I would sleep with an Olympic medal"

Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin, contrary to the fears of the fans, do not plan to end their careers.

They are serious about working in the new Olympic cycle and dream of winning medals at the Games in Milan.

The 2022 Olympics was the first in the career of experienced athletes, since the International Olympic Committee did not allow Bukin to the previous Games in Pyeongchang for unnamed reasons, probably somehow related to the doping scandal and the notorious “Rodchenkov’s list”.

According to the athlete, after Beijing, he and his partner internally changed and realized that the Olympics stands apart from all other competitions and that they want to win it.

“When you saw and felt all this, it becomes clear that standing on a podium, winning an Olympic medal is very expensive.

For every athlete.

Because this is the result of a long and hard journey, with all the problems, difficulties, overcomings, in order to achieve such a result.

And honestly, I really want to win an Olympic medal.

It seems to me that I would even sleep with this medal, ”the press service of the Russian Figure Skating Federation quotes Bukin as saying.

According to Stepanova, they were happy to be at the Olympics and see everything with their own eyes.

“Different teams, the joy of victories, worries about failures - all this caused incredible emotions ... I don’t know, some completely different feelings that are remembered for a lifetime.

Very cool!”, – shared the figure skater.

Athletes said that they have a clear plan for further development, which is based on experience, opportunities and the desire to reveal themselves.

According to Ivan, they are determined to make a real breakthrough in their careers.

“We will find motivating moments for ourselves – take risks somewhere, try new things, gain experience, try to reach a different level, and most importantly, use time to good use,” Stepanova added.