Aleksandra Boikova: “If it weren’t for many thoughts getting in my way, I would always skate clean. When you’re “stupid,” it’s easier.”
Aleksandra Boikova about relationships with a partner and stereotype about “dumb athletes”.
original source: MATCH-POINT youtube channel
Pair skater Aleksandra Boikova in an interview for MATCH-POINT youtube channel talks about why it is not advisable to fall in love with your skating partner and stereotype about “dumb athletes.” Here’s a translation of her comments.
“After so many years, I realize that, for example, skating in a pair, and even dating your partner, is just impossible. At least for me and for Dmitri (Kozlovski).
Because it’s very difficult not to carry all the grievances and scandals from the ice to life, or from life to the ice.
Some foolish thing happened and on the ice it has already turned out not to be a foolish thing, although also not intentional.
I realize, when physical activity overlaps with the interaction between two people, it complicates everything significantly.
Then in life it becomes much easier to ignore something if an unpleasant thing was said to you. You think okay, I’ll keep quiet,” Boikova said.
“Q: Is the stereotype that athletes are dumb still around?
Aleksandra Boikova: Yes. Because there are people who confirm this stereotype. I know many of them.
If it weren’t for many thoughts getting in my way, I would always skate clean. I interfere with myself with my own thoughts. That’s why when you’re “dumb”, it’s easier. You don’t have to think.”
Related topics: Alexandra Boikova Dmitri Kozlovski
A bit harsh, but she is right;) I’ve heard a couple of interviews with Aleksandra, and seems to be an intelligent girl.