The Federation did not persuade Trusova to perform on the ice rinks, it was the athlete’s request, said FFKKR General Director Kogan.

2022 Olympics silver medalist Alexandra Trousova She herself asked the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) to allow her to participate in the Russian national team’s skating tests, the organization’s general director Alexander Kogan told .

Earlier, Trusova said she plans to take part in the Russian national team’s skating tests, which will take place on September 14-15 in St. Petersburg.

— Many people think that the FFKKR persuaded Trusova to participate in the skating tests. Did the Federation really take the initiative?

– This is absurd! This is the athlete’s request, Kogan told .

The 20-year-old figure skater last competed in 2022; she missed the 2023/24 season entirely. Trusova is a silver medalist at the Beijing Olympics and a medalist at the World and European Championships.

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