“Hockey and figure skating are similar sports under very clear criteria. We are always on the ice” – Shcherbakova

Hockey and figure skating have similarities in that both sports take place on ice, the Olympic figure skating champion told . Anna Shcherbakova .

On Sunday, the presentation of the hockey team took place in the village of Leninskoye, near St. Petersburg. S.K.A. for the 2023/24 KHL season. As part of the event, Shcherbakova took part in a demonstration and held a master class.

– I really like being invited to such a big event. There is a strong festive energy. I am very happy to be part of this event.

– Is it possible to say that figure skating and hockey are two types that look like a brother and a sister?

– Maybe yes. They are two similar sports according to very clear criteria. At least by the fact that we are still on the ice. Also, I know that many hockey players train in gliding. I have a friend who plays hockey. I know that in his childhood he practiced figure skating. It seems to me that this is a common story when choosing between hockey and figure skating.

– Do you watch hockey?

“I have never attended a hockey game. Somehow it didn’t work out, but after speaking here today I think it will be a good starting point to start following matches. I have already been invited to a match. So it will be possible to walk and follow, – Shcherbakova told “”.