Russian determine skaters, together with world and Olympic champion Alina Zagitova, danger lacking a number of coaching classes in Russia as their baggage – containing skates and costumes – has not been delivered from Japan.
The athletes who took half within the NHK trophy in Sapporo arrived in Moscow on Monday having made a connecting flight in Tokyo.
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After arriving within the Russian capital the skaters have been notified that the arrival of their baggage was delayed because the airline representatives have been late bringing it to the connecting level in Tokyo.
The unplanned delay may negatively have an effect on the athletes’ preparation for future tournaments given that almost all of them, together with Zagitova and Alena Kostornaia are set to take part within the Grand Prix closing in Italy subsequent week.
😊 That smile! These strikes! Alina Zagitova 🇷🇺 stealing hearts! 💞#GPFigure #FigureSkating pic.twitter.com/N8cu6CxNT7
— ISU Determine Skating (@ISU_Figure) November 23, 2019
“Effectively this occurs very seldom,” mentioned Alexander Svinin, the coach of ice-dancing duo Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin who additionally had their skates misplaced in Tokyo.
“In fact we’re getting nervous, as loads of guys have certified for the Grand Prix closing and they should prepare for the event. I hope our skates and costumes will arrive tomorrow, in order that our coaching course of received’t be affected.”
🤩 Who is prepared for the Grand Prix Closing ??!?!?!!
Six weeks of GP occasions and these superb skaters have certified for the Closing ! 🏆Who will you be cheering for? 🙌#GPFigure #FigureSkating pic.twitter.com/DnngoOHVWM— ISU Determine Skating (@ISU_Figure) November 25, 2019
