“If this season had been a success for Aliyev, then everything would have suited him” – Radionova about the figure skater’s words about motivation

Bronze medalist at the World Championships Elena Radionova told that the figure skater’s words Dmitry Aliyev linked to his performances this season.

Earlier, Aliyev said he lacked dynamism and spirit during Russian national competitions.

— Dmitry is entitled to his opinion, but if this season was a success for him, then everything would suit him. Perhaps these words are not an excuse, but a real inner state, but in any case, if this season had gone better, it would have been more joyful.

— Maybe age affects his feelings?

— It’s difficult to say, if he continues to skate, it’s because he finds the strength to continue. I don’t think age matters. Boys can skate for a long time, we can recall the examples of Yagudin and Plushenko. Men cannot be compared to girls; in terms of longevity, they are doing well,” Radionova told .

At the Spartakiad of the Strongest, Aliyev received 88.99 points for the short program, taking eighth place. The men will present their free program on February 17.