Athletistic/ Figure Skating. Alexander Zhulin, the coach of a pair of figure skaters Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov, explained the reasons for the end of the career of his wards.

“I respect the guys’ decision. I can’t say about Victoria, but Nikita ended her career for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s age, secondly, her unhealthy back, thirdly, Katsalapov is a two-time Olympic champion, and the last is absence motivation,” Zhulin said.

The end of the careers of Nikita Katsalapov and Victoria Sinitsina became known on August 14. The skaters are not disclosing the reasons for their decision, but promise to continue to develop professionally by performing in various ice shows.