Post by Admin on Feb 27, 2021 21:10:26 GMT
It’s there that the final Russian Cup of the season will take place on Saturday and Sunday (26 and 27 February), with the likes of 2020 European singles champions Alena Kostornaia and Dimitri Aliev set to compete, among a host of other big-name Russian skaters.
The event is the last stop for some trying to secure spots at worlds, which are scheduled for 24-27 March 2021 in Stockholm. Russia has the maximum allotted three spots for ladies, pairs, and dance at worlds, while they will send two skaters in the men’s division.
Missing in action: Notable names opt out
Notably, it’s current Russian champ Mikhail Kolyada who will not compete at Russian Cup, nor will three-time reigning ladies champion Anna Shcherbakova or Alexandra Trusova, who won bronze at Russian nationals in December.
Both Olympic champion Alina Zagitova and PyeongChang 2018 silver medallist Evgenia Medvedeva will be absent, as well, though neither skater has competed internationally this season.
In fact, none of the reigning national champs will skate at the domestic stop, instead opting to rest up before their likely trip to worlds. Russian outlet R-Sport reported that Russian Cup would be the final competition considered for world team selections.
Ladies: Shcherbakova, Trusova skipping out
Kostornaia lands in Moscow as the expected favourite, but is far from assured a victory in a field that highlights the strength of the Russian ladies at present day. Kamila Valieva, the national silver medallist will compete, as will 2015 world champ Elizaveta Tuktamysheva.
Kostornaia was forced to miss nationals due to lingering symptoms from Covid-19, something that hampered Tuktamysheva at the same event.
Also to watch: Daria Usacheva (4th at nationals), Maiia Khromykh (5th), and Elizaveta Nugumanova (6th).
Each of Valieva, Usacheva, and Khromykh are ineligible for worlds because they – at 14 years old – are still too young.
Kostornaia’s coach, the Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko, recently told Olympic Channel that the team planned for the triple Axel to be back in her repertoire.
Shcherbakova and Trusova will not compete after podium finishes at Russian nationals two months ago.
The event is the last stop for some trying to secure spots at worlds, which are scheduled for 24-27 March 2021 in Stockholm. Russia has the maximum allotted three spots for ladies, pairs, and dance at worlds, while they will send two skaters in the men’s division.
Missing in action: Notable names opt out
Notably, it’s current Russian champ Mikhail Kolyada who will not compete at Russian Cup, nor will three-time reigning ladies champion Anna Shcherbakova or Alexandra Trusova, who won bronze at Russian nationals in December.
Both Olympic champion Alina Zagitova and PyeongChang 2018 silver medallist Evgenia Medvedeva will be absent, as well, though neither skater has competed internationally this season.
In fact, none of the reigning national champs will skate at the domestic stop, instead opting to rest up before their likely trip to worlds. Russian outlet R-Sport reported that Russian Cup would be the final competition considered for world team selections.
Ladies: Shcherbakova, Trusova skipping out
Kostornaia lands in Moscow as the expected favourite, but is far from assured a victory in a field that highlights the strength of the Russian ladies at present day. Kamila Valieva, the national silver medallist will compete, as will 2015 world champ Elizaveta Tuktamysheva.
Kostornaia was forced to miss nationals due to lingering symptoms from Covid-19, something that hampered Tuktamysheva at the same event.
Also to watch: Daria Usacheva (4th at nationals), Maiia Khromykh (5th), and Elizaveta Nugumanova (6th).
Each of Valieva, Usacheva, and Khromykh are ineligible for worlds because they – at 14 years old – are still too young.
Kostornaia’s coach, the Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko, recently told Olympic Channel that the team planned for the triple Axel to be back in her repertoire.
Shcherbakova and Trusova will not compete after podium finishes at Russian nationals two months ago.