Enbert – on women’s individual skating: “It was of course more interesting. It’s difficult without such motivation as international tournaments.

Olympic silver medalist Alexandre Enbert told that before the withdrawal of Russian athletes from international competitions, the competition in women’s single skating in the country was higher.

Currently, Russian figure skaters are suspended from participation in competitions under the auspices of the International Skating Union (ISU) due to the situation in Ukraine.

— Don’t you think that the level of figure skating in Russia is declining? The girls have no fight against the ultra-si.

— I agree about the girls. There were times when the competition was much higher, there were intrigues, who would jump, how many quadruple jumps, who would win. Now it has diminished a bit. It was of course more interesting. Although that doesn’t stop the fact that there are now also some beautiful girls who are talented and interesting to watch. There is just less competition. But I became more interested in men’s individual skating.

Without such an incentive and motivation as international tournaments, like a chance to become a champion of Europe, the world or the Olympic Games, it is difficult. I imagine how hard it is for guys to overcome pain and injuries with every training session. Of course, it’s difficult, but I hope that we will return to the international scene and that will motivate the athletes a lot.

— Could we be brought back next season?

— It’s difficult for me to say. The question here is not about sports, I can’t assume anything. I hope and support our guys. I wish them a quick return, because I’m sure it will give a huge boost to everyone,” Enbert told .

Enbert is 35 years old, together with Natalya Zabiyako he became a bronze medalist at the World and European Championships, and as a member of the Russian national team he won silver at the 2018 Olympic Games in competitions per team. In February 2020, he announced his retirement.

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