Silver medalist at the World Figure Skating Championships Alena Leonova talked about motherhood and also said that the child must decide independently of the sport.
In 2019, Leonova married figure skater Anton Shulepov. In February, the couple had a son, Artemy.
– Six months ago, you became a mother. Did you quickly settle into a new role?
– I can say that I’m still getting used to it! Of course, at the beginning everything was new, but it’s good that there are people who help: there are grandmothers, there is also a husband. At the very beginning, it was very difficult. However, now it’s a little easier, although, of course, the child still takes a long time in my life, and I think that’s true, “Championship” quotes Leonova.
– Before the birth of the child, they said that “in principle, without fear.” Has anything changed since?
– Probably not. I think I’m a bit of an extreme type of mom. Drive always feel like forever. It apparently comes from figure skating, sports, competitions.
– Will you give Artemy to sports and figure skating in particular?
– I have already given it to the big sport – it will swim. He is fine. I think it is useful for the overall development and strengthening of the child’s body. And in the future, in any case, he will go on skates, but in the end he will decide whether to play sports or not. I think the child has to figure out for himself whether it’s his or not. But if he wants it, then I will also put all the strength I have so that he becomes a real skater.
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Source : MatchTV
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