Former French figure skater Brian Joubert told that in his native country, to play the sport at a high level, you need to spend at least 250 euros per month.
Joubert is world champion, three-time winner of the European Championship and eight times French champion. The athlete retired from the sport in 2014. Joubert currently works as a coach in his hometown of Poitiers.
— Do you think that an overly loyal approach towards children is hindering the development of figure skating in France?
– Yes of course. In my time, such problems did not exist.
— Is it expensive to do figure skating in France? How much money do you need per month?
— Around 250 to 350 euros if you ride at a high level. Additionally, you have to pay the choreographer separately.
— Imagine if a French child could train with Eteri Tutberidze or Tatyana Tarasova.
– He would be shocked! — Joubert told .
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