“The former leader of the Russian national team will help us secure a spot for our country in the 2026 Olympics.” Sofia Samodelkina may participate in the Kazakhstan nationals
Sofia Samodelkina may participate in the Kazakhstan National Championship this season.
original source: Sports.kz dd. 23d October 2023
This was stated by Nadezhda Sadvakasova, the Executive Director of the Kazakh Figure Skating Union.
Here’s the translation of the comment:
“According to the rules of the International Skating Union (ISU), Sofia Samodelkina, as a citizen of Kazakhstan, has the full right to participate in our country’s championship. This was confirmed by the ISU’s response to our request. However, applications from city federations for the participation of local skaters have not yet been submitted. So, I cannot say with absolute certainty whether Sofia Samodelkina will compete in the Kazakhstan Championship. The deadline for applications has not been opened. What I can clarify is that she will represent Astana. According to the latest information, she is currently training in Moscow,” said Sadvakasova.
“In my opinion, skaters like Sofia Samodelkina are needed for Kazakhstan. I am not sure about her current physical condition. In any case, the former leader of the Russian national team will help us secure a spot for our country in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The reality is that without her, it would be quite problematic for us to achieve this. I can also say that we do not plan to naturalize anyone from other countries in the near future. Sofia Samodelkina’s case is unique because she has a close relative born in the East Kazakhstan Region,” Sadvakasova added.
The Kazakhstan Championship is scheduled to take place from December 13th to 16th in Almaty.
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