Vice President of the Russian Swimming Federation Yevgeny Korotyshkin in a conversation with , he advised the captain and striker “Washington Capitals » Alexander Ovechkin visiting the pool after a broken leg.
On Friday, it was learned that Ovechkin, 39, would be out four to six weeks with a fractured left fibula.
— Is it true that you want to organize an all-star swimming show in which hockey players will also participate?
— So far we have discussed with (SKA head coach) Roman Rotenberg that such swimming is possible. We organize corporate swims for government departments. We attract people from different fields to swimming in every way possible. Hockey players are adequate and good guys with whom you can easily find a common language. And they are ready to climb the blue trails with us. It will be interesting to compete with them.
— Could such swimming take place in December as part of the Salnikov Cup?
— I don’t think the organization will be done so quickly. Roman Borisovich said that they have a very busy schedule during the KHL season. But hockey players are very positive. Perhaps we will include such an event in next year’s swimming competition plan.
— What has hockey given you?
— The idea came up to organize a supporters’ stand during the swim. At the SKA game, I enjoyed watching the fans beating the drums, chanting the athletes’ names and creating powerful energy. Maybe I don’t understand some things about hockey. But such energy in the room energizes everyone.
—How did Rotenberg seem to you?
— Initiative, creativity, accepting the challenges of destiny. A person ready for any project beneficial to Russian sport. It’s amazing how he generates ideas, even though it’s clear he’s at maximum employment level. I’m glad we met and will do projects together between swimming and hockey. This will help both sports.
– For example?
— Swimming is very important for hockey players; it develops general endurance, physique, coordination and also helps with injuries.
Ovechkin, unfortunately, broke his fibula. And swimming is a weightless state where you train your muscles without putting any weight on your leg. It’s relaxation, stretching, toning. The muscles must work and the joints must recover. Ovechkin now has a direct path to the pool. Plus, it’s in Washington and the great Michael Phelps grew up and trained nearby. Everyone also remembers that Phelps had an outstanding swim against Shaquille O’Neal. We are back to where we started: all sports should be friends,” Korotyshkin told .
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