Senior coach of the Russian cross-country skiing team Yuri Borodavko wished the Olympic champion Veronique Stepanova return to sport as soon as possible after the birth of the child, because she has not reached her full potential.
At the end of last season, Stepanova won the overall standings of the Russian Cup and also became the best in the long-distance running standings. On Wednesday, the 23-year-old athlete posted a photo on social networks next to her crib and announced that she was preparing to become a mother and would therefore miss the upcoming season.
— A woman’s decision to become a mother is a significant event. I am sure that this is a conscious step. I wish her health and a quick return to the ski slopes. Since she was young, I think she has not realized her potential, “Borodavko told .
At the moment, Russian skiers are not allowed to participate in international competitions due to the situation in Ukraine.
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Source : MatchTV
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