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Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2020 20:38:19 GMT
World and European figure skating champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva has defended her colleague Evgenia Medvedeva’s decision to go to Canada to train, saying that she wouldn’t have left Russia without compelling reasons. Tuktamysheva said 20-year-old Medvedeva’s abrupt split from former coach Eteri Tutberidze was down to her desire to move forward, even if that meant changing her life. “If she did it, that means there were serious reasons behind her decision. Much has been said about it, I don’t want to expand on this topic. “I know Zhenya well, she wouldn’t have done it without a reason. Sometimes you need to fundamentally change your life if you want to be happy,” Tuktamysheva said. ‘I want to be friends with my coach’: Evgenia Medvedeva reveals why she left Eteri Tutberidze Two-time world figure skating champion Medvedeva ended her 11-year-partnership with Tutberidze after she failed to win an Olympic gold at the 2018 Winter Games, losing to younger rival Alina Zagitova. http://instagram.com/p/CA5OB7Tqxdm This season she didn't represent Russia at major international skating events after missing a spot on the team following her withdrawal from the national tournament due to problems with her skates.
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Post by Admin on Jun 23, 2020 20:52:01 GMT
Russian figure skating star Evgenia Medvedeva has said she could have become an actress given that she plays multiple roles while showing her programs on the ice. The two-time world champion revealed that sometimes she behaves as a professional actress, hiding her stress and anxiety from spectators and judges. “If I had practiced it since childhood, I think I could have succeeded [in acting.] Due to my mixed blood [Evgenia’s father is Armenian] I’m a very emotional personal, my life is really very colorful. If I train a lot, I think I could learn how to show emotions by the command, ‘Action!’” the skater said. “Sometimes at competitions I have to pretend that I’m completely cool-headed, but actually it’s quite the opposite. Often you face some unexpected situations: you may have a high temperature or have pain, then I need to switch on the actress in me,” Medvedeva added. The 20-year-old figure skating ace is preparing for the new season, during which she will aim to earn one of the three spots on the team to represent Russia at major international starts.
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Post by Admin on Jul 2, 2020 21:07:51 GMT
Two-time skating world champ Evgenia Medvedeva, who has seen her plans to return to the ice in Japanese show Sailor Moon this year dashed, is eyeing a post-retirement career in the sport after enjoying taking steps into coaching. Medvedeva was due to star in a new ice-skating version of the hugely popular series this summer. The 20-year-old spoke of her regret at not being able to appear in the show this year and admitted she has begun teaching future stars in Canada. http://instagram.com/p/B7lD5kmK_5i "I'm giving advice to two junior athletes in Toronto about skating and health as a senior," the two-time Olympic silver medalist told Smart Flash. "It's a lot of fun. It may be difficult to continue for a lifetime, but after retirement I will be a coach. I want to do it.' "I'm very sorry [about Sailor Moon's postponement] but I don't think it can be helped. http://instagram.com/p/B8f4EHnK2wn "Preparation is progressing steadily and it's been pretty good. It's not canceled, so I'm really looking forward to next year's event." Medvedeva, who staged a Sailor Moon-inspired performance at the 2017 World Team Trophy in Tokyo, also expressed her enthusiasm for two manga books and their gothic style.
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Post by Admin on Aug 14, 2020 21:38:16 GMT
Russian figure skating champion Evgenia Medvedeva shot down rumors about a possible switch to Evgeni Plushenko, confirming that she will continue to work with Canadian specialist Brian Orser. The 20-year-old star, who is now training in Moscow, said she is not going to follow in the footsteps of younger teammates Alexandra Trusova and Alena Kostornaia, who parted ways with Eteri Tutberidze to be coached by two-time Olympic champion Plushenko. http://instagram.com/p/CDjG_k1K6xd The former skater, who has welcomed former Tutberidze athletes in his academy, warned that there will be more sensational and shocking news, inadvertently instigating rumors about Medvedeva’s possible split with Orser. The two-time world champion denied the speculation, stressing that she has found a new home in Canada where she feels safe and comfortable. http://instagram.com/p/Bru7sidggZZ “Stop making a mess,” Medvedeva wrote. “I have found my people and my place in life. I don’t need to change anything. Mind your own business, this is my reply to all those people who said there will be sensations.” Medvedeva has been training in Moscow under the watchful eyes of Russian figure skating legend Tatiana Tarasova, who helps her polish new programs. The skater plans to return to Canada as soon as international flights resume.
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Post by Admin on Aug 23, 2020 4:28:27 GMT
Fans of Russian figure skating star Evgenia Medvedeva have hit out at renowned coach Ludmila Velikova, who said the national federation is no longer interested in supporting the skater, having a bunch of other talents to foster. A seemingly innocent interview Velikova gave to the Russian outlet Sport-Express caused quite a stir when her words were taken out of context. The renowned coach was talking about a newly introduced format for qualifying for the national championships – an obligatory selection where spots on the Russian team will be at stake. According to the new regulations, all skaters will need to take part in at least two stages of the Cup of Russia to be allowed to compete in the nationals. The Russian Cup will consist of five stages, which will be held in Syzran, Moscow (two stages), Kazan and Sochi. The ruling stipulated by the national federation has left many questions unanswered, including the participation of athletes who train abroad, as Medvedeva has done. Some of the Russian pundits, including world champion Maria Butyrskaya, said that Medvedeva should be given the privilege of skipping the Russian Cup selection and be allowed to directly qualify for the national championships, given that she lives and trains in Canada. That was the issue being discussed by Velikova when she suggested that Medvedeva should be treated equally with other skaters and without any indulgence. “She should decide for herself which country she represents: Russia or some other state?” Velikova said, apparently referring to the fact the skater lives abroad. “She’ll need to make a choice. No exceptions should be made for her. Honestly, I don’t think the national federation is interested in supporting her anymore, because there are so many other talented girls,” she added.
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