“It’s a little disappointing, as if my work was not particularly appreciated” – figure skater Gubanova about ISU’s mistake with the title of European champion

Figure skater representing Georgia Anastasia Gubanova who previously competed for Russia, denounced the error of the press service of the International Skating Union (ISU), which, in a publication on the social network, “deprived” her of the title of current champion of Europe.

Previously, the ISU published an article on the social network “The current European champions return to the race for medals at the European Championships in Kaunas” and accompanied it with photographs of the winners of the 2023 tournament. In the same time, presenting the women’s single skating, the ISU published a photo not of the 2023 European champion Anastasia Gubanova, but of the silver medalist of the tournament, the Belgian Luna Hendricks. The error was later corrected.

“It was a bit offensive, as if it showed that my work was not particularly appreciated.” But now everything is fine, I survived”, quotes Gubanova Golden skate .

On Wednesday, Gubanova finished third in the short program at the European Championships in Kaunas, Lithuania, with a score of 68.96 points. Luna Hendrix is ​​in the lead (74.66 points), followed by her compatriot Nina Pinzarrone (69.70).

The skaters will present their free program on Saturday.