Evgenia Medvedeva: “Yes, this is my body. Yes, I am naturally thin. It’s a bit odd to debate whether my weight is ‘acceptable’ or not, whether it’s ‘right’ or ‘wrong.’ Every sport has its own physical demands.”
Evgenia Medvedeva Responds to Criticism About Her Weight
original source: Sports
Two-time world figure skating champion Evgenia Medvedeva addressed critics of her physique, emphasizing the importance of respecting athletes’ mental health and understanding the physical demands of various sports. Here’s a translation of her comments.
“Yes, this is my body. Yes, I am naturally thin. Yes, I’ve weighed no more than 50 kg at a height of 159 cm for many years. That’s exactly why I do figure skating and not weightlifting.
It’s a bit odd to debate whether my weight is ‘acceptable’ or not, whether it’s ‘right’ or ‘wrong.’ Every sport has its own physical demands – just like modeling, just like the weightlifting I just mentioned, and just like swimming, running, and, of course, our beloved figure skating.
So please, be more mindful of your health and of the mental health of athletes when you decide to leave a comment. Think 150 times about the impact your words could have on a girl who reads them.
And, of course, take up sports to be healthy, strong, fit, and, if that’s your goal, thin!” said Evgenia Medvedeva on her YouTube channel.
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