Evgenia Medvedeva recently announced her breakup with Dmitry Chigirev, emphasizing that their relationship ended amicably without any scandals. She clarified that the split was not due to jealousy over Chigirev's new partner, Ekaterina Geinish, and reflected on her childhood experiences of bullying related to her last name, which she changed to Medvedeva for personal and professional reasons. Medvedeva also discussed her Olympic loss to Alina Zagitova, stating that it pushed her towards self-improvement and maturity.
Alina Zagitova expressed her disappointment over her estranged relationship with Medvedeva post-Olympics, revealing her desire for friendship. She reflected on the criticism she faced during her career, particularly regarding her performance at the World Championships, which led to her early retirement. Zagitova is now focused on her media career while working on her public speaking skills and learning to embrace her mistakes with humor.
Kamila Valieva has announced her intention to return to figure skating after her suspension ends in December next year. Experts and fans are optimistic about her potential comeback, although some express concerns about the challenges she may face in regaining her competitive edge. Valieva's determination and the need for motivation from international competitions were highlighted by her coach and other figure skating veterans.
Current Russian champion Adelia Petrosyan recently won a Grand Prix stage but criticized her performance, citing mistakes and a lack of confidence. She acknowledged her tendency to be overly critical of herself and the importance of recognizing her achievements despite the pressure for perfection.
