“In Armenia, they decided to raise the level of figure skating in this way.” Herboldt – on the transition of Titova and Akopova/Rakhmanin

Bronze medalist of the Russian Championship Katharina Gerboldt in a conversation with , she expressed the opinion that the transitions of Russian skaters Sofia Titova as well as couples Karina Akopova And Nikita Rakhmanin participation in the Armenian national team is associated with the desire of local leaders to raise the level of figure skating.

Earlier, learned that the 15-year-old student of Evgeni Plushenko Titova received an exemption from the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) and will represent Armenia. In addition, the sports couple Akopova/Rakhmanin plans to change their sports citizenship; Armenia is considered a priority country for athletes to pursue their careers.

— When good athletes leave, it’s always not very pleasant. But in the current situation, we should not condemn the skater for her choice. Every athlete devotes a lot of health, time and effort to achieve the titles they skate for. They have the right to this choice. Of course, if we consider this situation from the side of the Russian Figure Skating Federation, it is very offensive. I wouldn’t want that to happen.

— Sports couple Karina Akopova/Nikita Rakhmanin, like Titova, plan to compete for Armenia.

— Probably, in Armenia they decided to raise the level of figure skating in this way. If they have this opportunity now, don’t blame them. Nevertheless, I would like to wish and advise Armenia to educate its athletes,” Gerboldt told .

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