“Tuktamysh’s age is not an obstacle! If Elizabeth said she would not return, then why should I wait for her? Doesn’t anyone hear what she says? We are not participating anywhere now: neither in the World Championships, nor in the European Championships, and Tuktamysheva’s age does not allow us to wait a few more years to return to the international arena. I wish Elizabeth to live a happy life in her profession and delight her loving fans with her creativity!” — Tarasova said in an interview with a Sport24 correspondent.
Earlier, Tuktamysheva, 27, expressed doubts about the possibility of Russian athletes participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Source: Sport

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