Zagitova in boxing gloves
Alina Zagitova is very active in the off-season.
Upon returning from vacation, the athlete denied rumors about her expulsion from the university.
Recall that at the end of April, information appeared in the media that the figure skater allegedly accumulated "tails" at the RANEPA, where she studies at the Faculty of Journalism under the program "Production and Cultural Policy".
“Guys, I just don’t know how I ended up at the university again, because they say that I am expelled.
I don't know at all how it happened.
No, I didn’t take my documents, I tell you this in advance, ”Alina wrote with humor in her Telegram channel.
And a few days later, she surprised fans by posting a video from her classes ... boxing.
“Just in case,” the Olympic champion explained her choice.
Even the former WBC champion Grigory Drozd appreciated Zagitova's impulse.
“It's good that she chose such a dynamic sport as boxing.
I can only wish you good luck in developing and gaining boxing skills.
It's nice to see a figure skating star in boxing gloves, - Drozd is quoted by Match TV.
In addition, last week Alina attended the First Ladies Awards Russia, where she received an award in the Lady Brilliance nomination.
The Olympic champion wore a white satin dress, which she complemented with hoop earrings and a chain clutch.
“I don’t often go to such events, but I couldn’t pass by this!
It seems to me that very important topics in society were mentioned here, and, of course, it was especially pleasant that all the nominations were created and selected individually for each participant, ”the figure skater shared.
In addition, Alina met with members of her TeamZagitova fan club, who congratulated her on her birthday - on May 18, the athlete turned 20 years old.
The organized holiday delighted the girl.
She admitted that in her life there had never been such an unusual congratulation.
“Everything is so thoughtful and symbolic.
And the butterflies are just a delight, so beautiful!
Once again, a huge thank you to all of you.
You extended my holiday, ”wrote Zagitova.
Sinitsina's love for water
The final days of Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov's vacation in the Maldives were spoiled by the weather a little.
On Saturday, the skater posted a video where she is sitting on the beach under an umbrella - but not at all from the sun, but from the rain.
“Ha ha ha,” the Olympic champion commented on the video.
Victoria also talked about her love for water sports.
Most of all, as it turned out, she likes surfing, and during one of the trips to Bali, she even began to seriously train.
In addition, Sinitsina loves to "drive" on a jet ski and generally loves the water from the moment she learned to swim in early childhood.
“I don’t remember how old I was, but I was definitely still small.
It seems that I was then put on armlets, or maybe without them.
I do not remember exactly.
Dad stood in the water and held his stomach.
At some point, I understood the principle - and that's it, love happened, ”the athlete wrote in the Telegram channel.
The skater rarely manages to indulge in her favorite pastimes - a full vacation is possible only once a year.
Upon arrival from the Maldives, Victoria is going to go on a diet, because on vacation she allowed herself to relax.
“But do not think that I eat only “forbidden food” for the whole rest.
I eat a lot of seafood and local fruits.
But still, nutrition in other countries is unusual, so then you need to restore the gastrointestinal tract, ”the figure skater shared.
Kondratyuk in the army
While teammates are still enjoying their holidays, Mark Kondratyuk pays back to his homeland - and not at all in the arena.
The Beijing Olympic champion was drafted into the army: he will serve in the CSKA sports company in Balashikha.
In the first week, the rank and file will take a "young fighter course" - classes in tactical, fire and engineering training.
And on June 4, on the Square of Glory in Samara, a solemn ceremony of swearing in the servicemen of all five sports companies of CSKA will take place.
Interestingly, just a week before the draft, the skater visited the city on the Volga with Arthur Danielyan.
He published an atmospheric photo on his Telegram channel, signing it "Samara surfing".
Quarantine Kostornaya
Alena Kostornaya gave a long interview to First Sportivnoye radio, in which she talked about working with Eteri Tutberidze, a broken arm received in training, and also thoughts about ending her career.
“Probably, I had one such moment when I said: everything, I finish exactly.
It was during quarantine.
We sat, so much time passed, I thought that I would not be able to recover.
I had depression, and I couldn’t go anywhere, you were sitting in four walls.
I was already looking for schools with a focus on the subjects that I needed.
When they told me that we were leaving for Novogorsk in three days, I sat and thought: why do I need all this now?
Well, nothing, it came out, everything seemed to be not bad, ”recalled the ex-European champion.
She admitted that at some point she became as lazy as possible from sitting at home, and the thought of training twice a day was terrifying.
“At the beginning of the quarantine, she said: I need to keep myself in shape, in the middle I was already calmer, and in the end I thought: in principle, I like to study, gain new knowledge.
So during the quarantine, I managed to burn out, catch fire, burn out back, go on the ice and burn with desire again, ”said Kostornaya.
Shcherbakova's exams
And Anna Shcherbakova, meanwhile, is preparing to pass the unified state exam.
She studies both herself and with tutors, and she will take the Russian language, mathematics and biology.
After that, the Olympic champion plans to enter the RSUPC at the coaching department.
At the same time, she admits that perhaps the coaching profession will not be the only one she will receive.
“It's not exactly my dream or goal, but it's interesting to me.
And, of course, while I want to continue my career in sports, it is very difficult to combine this with studying at another university.
So far, I don't have that option.
I'm not ready to finish with figure skating yet.
Secondly, I still do not know what interests me in life, except for sports.
I hope that now I will have more time to look around, and I will understand what else I would like to do.
But so far I just didn’t even have a choice between a coach and someone else, ”the figure skater shared.
Medvedev beyond the Arctic Circle
Evgenia Medvedeva told what stories inspire her: in which the hero goes to the goal and does not stop at any difficulties on his way.
“I believe that such books and films helped to shape my character.
It was not for nothing that Vysotsky sang: “It means that you read the necessary books as a child.”
Over the past few years, I have been enjoying watching TV series in my free time.
The stories are especially catchy, of course, related to sports and overcoming oneself, ”wrote the two-time world champion in her Telegram channel.
In addition, the other day the figure skater took part in the opening ceremony of the international curling tournament in the city of Dudinka, Krasnoyarsk Territory.
She was greatly impressed by the local landscapes and the view of the Yenisei.
The athlete thanked the locals for their hospitality and spoke about her main motivation.
“The audience is very warm.
It is evident that they have been waiting for us for a long time.
There are even very small boys and girls.
I hope that today's event will serve as sports inspiration for them and we will hear their names in the coolest arenas.
What am I riding for?
For love!
Love rules the World!
And not only figure skating, ”said Evgenia.
In addition, the athlete does not forget to delight subscribers in social networks with beautiful photos.
This time she shared a selection of pictures from the tour.
Trankov's thoughts about the future
Maxim Maxaim Trankov was at a crossroads: to continue his coaching career or try something else.
For the last few years he has worked with Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov, who won silver medals in pairs at the Beijing Games.
“The season was very difficult, I am completely emasculated.
Therefore, now I need to understand whether I want to continue to be a coach or if I need to change something.
In addition, Zhenya and Vova are the only couple I have, and when they finish, none of their own students will remain.
This also leaves its mark, ”Match TV quotes a specialist.
One of the factors that will influence his decision will be the competition calendar.
According to Maxaim Trankov, athletes will not need it to participate in the stages of the Russian Cup.
“We are waiting for the decision of the ISU, a lot will also depend on it.
Because going to international competitions - the World and European Championships - is a completely different level of motivation, ”shared the two-time Olympic champion.
Meanwhile, the son of Trankov and Tatyana Volosozhar Theodore turned one year old.
The figure skater shared photos with the baby in her Telegram channel.
“Time goes by so fast!
And you grow not even by the hour, but by the minute.
You already have a charming habit - you know how to lock your hand, interlacing your fingers, and everyone around immediately melts.
And how you smile and dance!
Great happiness to have you.
Dad and I love you to the moon and back, ”Volosozhar signed the pictures.