Athletistic/Figure skating. Russian figure skater Alina Zagitova shared information about the imminent opening of figure skating, which will be named after her in Kazan and will begin operating in early 2024.

— Much has been said about your center in Kazan. To what extent will you be involved in this project?

— I joke that I am both a designer and an architect. In fact, I literally have to delve into every aspect. We have already formed a large team in Kazan, engaged in the development and construction of my ice rink. In turn, I take this project with the greatest seriousness.

— Do you ever consider personally training children?

– Certainly. I want everyone to understand that the center of Kazan will not only bear my name. I will actively participate in working with beginning skaters and consider myself a coach. I like to share my knowledge with young people. Although I, of course, cannot compare myself with Yulia Lipnitskaya, who, after retiring from her career, devoted herself entirely to coaching, I understand that I have a rich experience after training in the team strongest in the world, and I want to pass it on. to my children,” Zagitova noted in an interview with RT.

Alina Zagitova, 21-year-old Olympic champion, world and European champion in women’s single skating, currently does not participate in competitions, but studies at university, works on television and participates in various shows.

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