“On the ice, Kostornaya and I know each other so well that sometimes it bothers us” – figure skater Kunitsa

Figure skater Georgy Kounitsa, play in a sports pair with Alena Kostornaya in an interview with , said that too much mutual understanding on the ice sometimes even interferes with their performances.

Last season, Kostornaya and Kunitsa took ninth place at the Russian Championship.

— Does being a couple not only on the ice, but also in life, help you progress in sport? I have two opposing thoughts. The first is a plus, you understand each other better. Second, you might get tired of each other.

“It’s clear that we are tired, especially during periods of intense physical activity, we are both nervous. On the ice, we know each other so well that sometimes it bothers us. From time to time, of course, we get tired of each other. I won’t lie.

— How to unburden yourself mentally?

“I take care of my business, train the athletes separately, then I come home and everything is fine.

—Who takes on the most responsibilities in your relationship?

– Thanks to experience – Alena. She has great background, I listen to her. On a technical level, she of course accepts my position.

– You look calmer compared to Alena. How do you manage to put out your partner’s “fire”?

— Alena is more emotional. It’s not always possible to “broadcast” it, but more often than not it works. Because of what ? Well, communication and understanding a person’s philosophy. Sometimes you don’t need to respond, for example,” Kunitsa told .

Kostornaya is the 2020 European single skating champion. The athlete has been pair skating with Kunitz since 2023.

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