Heartbreak and A Star is Born! Skate America Review

Hi guys!
After 5 attempts the KZbin gods finally let me upload this video. Enjoy!
men's medal ceremony fancam: • Skate America 2023 Men...

[@paolala]

Hi guys! Apologies for the extreme delay. this one took 5 different re-edits because KZbin was not being cooperative with me. But alas enjoy!

[@townfool4682]

there is something about Amber Glenn that just makes you root for her, and it’s so hard to see her go through something like this. i hope she doesn’t beat herself up about this, she has so much to be proud of

[@watchmedo635]

The women's event was awesome and devastating at the same time. I'm elated for Amber and her 3A, but gutted that she wasn't happy with the rest of the performance. Also delighted for Niina's historic medal for Estonia, though angry at the ISU for displaying the wrong flag 💀💀

[@alanawolf1556]

OMG right??? The Japanese flag isn’t even CLOSE - so embarrassing haha

[@LlamasAtMidnight]

They also put her medal on her backwards lol

[@SM-gy5wv]

isu try not to fuck up challenge (impossible)

[@alanawolf1556]

@@SM-gy5wvmake it a drinking game

[@jules6578]

@@alanawolf1556you’d die 😭

[@alexisnotokay_1041]

im SO happy for loena and how well she's performing, and improving, not just the fact that her programs are enjoyable and fantastic to watch, not just the fact that she's finally a grown woman in womans skating, not a tiny russian child who will break horribly, but its the fact that her early career was so unlucky, with many injuries and disappointments, how she has finally started achieving the great things she deserves and the international recognition... im so happy for her and she deserves it all and more... she's a joy to watch, like you said, her skating is fun and showgirly, and thats something i relish. im so happy for her.

[@aylingokce2892]

Just like Kaori eh? I'm so glad for grown woman finally getting some stability in :)

[@jillcnc]

Kevin Aymoz made me literally weep with joy. Such an artist, so much passion, so much pure love for skating. May this peak last for a few years so we can enjoy his skating longer.

[@drgskates]

I WAS SO EXCITED TO WATCH AMBER!! She has so much power going into her jumps, and she's a real sweetheart. I remember skating with her 2 years ago, and she just moved so beautifully and has only grown since then. I hope she can keep pushing through. Skating is so brutal, but so rewarding.

[@-adultfigureskaters3708]

Nika has been training at Khrustalnyi since he was 15 (!). Now he is 21. I can recall the photos of him in Eteri’s group long before this season. There is also an information on Wikipedia in the section of “Programs”, it is stated that they were and they are made by Daniil Gleichengauz, Sergei Dudakov. There are actually articles in Russian too, proving that he trained at Eteri’s group since the age of 15. Perhaps, there were not translated to English though

[@talitafranco7230]

Yeah, thanks! I was thinking the same! He is trained by her since 2015!!!! Last gran Prix that Russian was in, he was there too with Eteri!! Someone is not doing research! Lol

[@lindamaes6454]

Eteri has been training Georgian figure skaters for years, Morissi retired from competitions this year. Just stumbled on this account by accident after ignoring it for 2 years, still the same stupid misinformed content.

[@bearhugsplans]

i was happy for Kevin Aymoz! I used to skate at the same rink as him and it was inspring to watch him practice and work so hard. I just kind of wish he had different coaches (for obvious reasons with the investigation of them) but still am very happy for him and his success. Also am soo glad Ilia Malinin is improving his artistry I was a bit worried he was going to be one of those people who just through themselves into a million quads to get points but I can see the artistry improvement and am so happy abou tthat.

[@tkrc1888]

“Shout out to the crowd” YES!! I was there in person and was so glad to be a part of it :) There’s honestly a pretty strong but underrated skating fanbase in North Texas.

[@paolala]

omg so jelly! can't wait to see a competition live

[@KellyeR1970]

I was there too I live in Dallas and my mom actually lives in Allen so I had to go it's so fun !

[@annoyedsquid6996]

Nice video. Good summary of Skate America. Ilia and Isabeau are in good shape, but they are both in a waaaaay more challenging GP in France this weekend. Here's hoping for great things there.

[@victorserrano8294]

I'm kind of baffled how the US skating community were almost scandalized of Eteri's presence and, at the same time, were willing to turn a blind eye for John Zimmerman's attendance.

[@brynneholt1990]

I was wondering why she didn’t mention that.

[@plp666]

Maybe it’s because they only care about royalty 🥰

[@msmo2060]

@@brynneholt1990because she’s not that knowledgeable about skating

[@VisualXploration]

"His hair was hairing"

[@psvorada]

Nika has been with Eteri for ages :) Also, his ripped top in free is intentional, it's part of the choreography ;)

[@HaveanIcedaymx]

Amber needs to work with a sports psychologist ASAP! It's so sad :(

[@alimahou]

I was there!! Nika is actually quite sweet (I got a photo and spoke to him a bit. He and Vladimir Litvintsev were hanging out in a hallway at one point speaking with Russian-American skating fans, Eteri was nowhere to be seen with Nika outside of the rink. They were both genuinely nice boys.) But yes it was a jumpscare to see Eteri near the rink. ahah... The cheers were insane for everyone, we all went hard (welcome to Texas). Kevin got his flowers, Amber got all the love she deserved (I went to meet her after the Free and sooo many of us were giving her love and our congratulations on her 3A). It was a super positive and lovely event overall! Texas was the right place to hold it, the turnout was amazing.

[@lastilnovista]

good morning! a few weeks ago i got a free Peacock trial, and i noticed Skate America was happening. i excitedly watched, first time following a skating competition in decades, after your channel reignited my interest! i kind of imagined your commentary in my head while watching, and can’t wait to hear your thoughts! have a great day! 🌻

[@evagelia8248]

Gurlll , I think nika has been training with eteri since 2017

[@CLynn-ip1xi]

Yeah, he's been there for a while

[@Ryusevi]

Moulin rouge, exogenesis, bolero (as much as i love kevin), i‘m sure there‘s more STOP with those Was so happy to see Loena win, love her programs

[@luzcalderon7808]

We really thought that once Yuzuru retired men could go after the gold once again but Ilia entered the chat and said mine. At this point he's gonna be America's "eteri girl", he's gonna win everything there's to win and then we'll see what happens at Milan 2026...

[@nnbb6736]

Eteri started to train Nika Egadze back in 2018! That's 5 years ago, not 'just started' 😂

[@paperaviation147]

Nika has been an eteri skater since way before this season

[@alliflower17]

Kevin's moment made me shed a tear. I am so happy that he had two amazing performances

[@gabriellanicole2924]

Lol 😂 I actually miss Dennis’s ponytail. Loved his music for FS.

[@lunahorse67]

me too! He looked so good with it!

[@michellemccarron6089]

I must be getting old. I remember watching these coaches compete. Sylvia fontana, Stephanie lambiel, Tatiana malinina.

[@sophia29291]

Hello Paola, recently stumbled upon your videos after retuning to figure skating fandom after two decades (thanks to Harley/Katys movie) and honestly I enjoy your smart and in depth commentary even more than the actual performances! Great energy , great voice . Keep it up!

[@emmanuilaklein1649]

3:00 That "shirt popped open" he did intentionally, mark my words Like I'm 100% sure Gleikh loves that

[@Loveeleven10]

His shirt has velcro. Its intentional.

[@Karolyna5]

4:32 How can you rightfully call out Eteri but in the same breath fangirl over Silvia Fontana 😑

[@iosebdzamukashvili5360]

Nika is a super talented Georgian guy and my compatriot!!! I wish him all the best!

[@CheyenneSedai]

This was the first competition I watched live, and it was sooo good. I loved Ilia's program and Leona's. Also loved Kevin's Bolero. It was just so in time with the music and I could really see what Inside the Music was talking about when he talked about the piece and the qualities that make it unique. So sad for Amber because her short was amazing.

[@schmegalops8571]

I would hardly say that Loena winning was a "surprise" or that it was "close". She won by over 13 points. She has made the podium at World champs twice, has skated against Isabeau many times, and to my knowledge only once ever placed lower than her (after the horrible GPF free skates last year where the podium was "who messed up the least" and their total score was less than a point apart). Isabeau is a fantastic skater but I wouldn't say she was the expected winner. I find your videos very fun and I want to keep watching them, but I really wish you would look things up before saying incorrect stuff. For example, at the GPF I just mentioned, your commentary after Isabeau's free was "I don't know why she looks sad about her results, she should be happy that she finished second" when at that point in time there were still four free skaters to go, who all already had a lead on her after the short, and based on her performance she fully expected to have zero shot at the podium. Anyway, all of that aside - Ilia blew me away. Amber had a magnificent short and I'm so happy about the 3A. Holding thumbs that she gets a real star moment this season.

[@BlueButterfly1134]

Idk why but I really liked Vladimir Litvintsev in men's program. He was in 8th place after the short program but he had a greet free skate and ended up in the 5th place overall (just 0.01 points behind the guy Eteri coaches) and ranked 3rd in free skate.

[@CheyenneSedai]

Yeah same. But I love ballet music so I'm biased.

[@BlueButterfly1134]

@@CheyenneSedai Yeah that (I'm a verifed Nutcracker fan) and he just skated clean + beautifully ı think

[@alanawolf1556]

His short program was really fun, too. So many of the men at SA had this intense preoccupied demeanor about them, but he was delightful

[@BlueButterfly1134]

@@alanawolf1556 Yeah at the start of this programme I was like: I like this one then just as I said that he fell😅 but the rest of the programme as entertaining (only thing is he wore a tiger striped costume to a lion king song)

[@alanawolf1556]

@@BlueButterfly1134haha yes even with that silly outfit I was not prepared for the Lion King, but he redeemed himself so thoroughly with his good vibes & made it easy to forgive him 🐯🦁🐯

[@CheyenneSedai]

I was waiting for this, glad you got KZbin to cooperate.

[@martingodoyjr5218]

I actually love Isabeau’s SP! It was intriguing to me. Not a huge departure from her other programs but that’s why I love it- it still compliments her style. I’m glad I was able to see her perform this in person.

[@susanpolastaples9688]

Ilia is definitely in the building with my favourite SP and FS for him. Kevin's Bolero is my 2nd all time favourite. Loena and Isabeau were terrific and but Loena is my sunshine and it's nice that Isabeau seems to be becoming more consistent in skating flawless, wonder who will get a quad 1st? Amber poor Amber how will she break the curse? She can do it

[@talitafranco7230]

Wtf??!! Eteri trains that guy since 2015!! Is not a new thing. Nika is with her as long as Morisi. I saw him with Eteri so many times before! What was that???

[@radioactive_sunflowerz2450]

Loving to see Ilias growth as a skater! The red outfit is also growing on me and thankfully since his parents are so involved in his career and with Raf the coach of the quad king himself - I don't think his parents would mess with the formula especially since Eteri hasn't proved herself with mens skating yet

[@scorpyniko7416]

I started to rewatch ice dance competition and there are some good pairs out there. The rithmic dance with the 80's music is entertaining and the costumes are fun.

[@teokhositashvili4745]

Nika and eteri are working together since 2018 and it has nothing to do with russians being banned from international competitions

[@teokhositashvili4745]

Your assumption that they just started working together is completely wrong

[@carolinea6769]

PSA, you might not want to shoutout Kevin Aymoz's coach!! Silvia Fontana and her husband were involved in covering up pairs skater Morgan Ciprès's sexual abuse... (man sent illicit pictures to a 13 year old) which you covered on this channel on this channel a few years ago

[@gregorv1987]

They were both punished for it. Did their time. Case closed. Moving on.

[@paolala]

oh noo

[@watchmedo635]

someone who covered up a crime against children should not be allowed to coach in a sport full of minors@@gregorv1987

[@savanahbabyyyy]

@@watchmedo635 She's bad but isn't coaching minors. She also did not send the d#ck pics herself but you guys are acting like she's the man who sent it. She got punished, but did not send the child d#ck pics. That was Morgan.

[@MaddieFishblob]

Yooo I wouldn’t have even recognized Denise if she didnt mention his haircut! 😂😭 his ponytail was so iconic, when he did that upright sit spin & it just flopped over on his head it was hilarious but also aesthetically pleasing. I normally think guys look better with shorter hair, but in his case-I actually miss it bein long 😅

[@peachxblue]

The KZbinr AverageRob has this awesome video w Loena Hendrix, where she teaches 2 athletic non-skater adult guys how to skate in 2 hours and then they compete 😂it’s hilarious and she’s awesome!

[@Llamadelreyy]

ESTONIA WAS MENTIONED RAHHHHH

[@starwing2814]

Thank you for your coverage!!!! I really enjoy your skating news!!!!

[@kwanfan24]

Welcome back

[@vasilisashakurova743]

Are you going to make a video about Tutberidze recent interview? Because it’s crazy

[@paolala]

definitely coming

[@KellyeR1970]

Skate America was held in the town right next where I live so I had to go and it was just so sad when Amber hit that triple axel but then just kept falling . Especially it being its her hometown too. After she hit that 3A I was like wow she's actually improved so much , but yikes it was just sad. I felt so bad for her.

[@savanahbabyyyy]

Amber sucks at skating two basic clean programs. Sucks

[@kelvinxyz]

amber is such a fighter

[@maouimaisnon2535]

Amber won this competition for me. Not that she should have been first or even third. She had costly mistakes and that’s why she’s so low. But she fought her demons and succeeded for the first time in competition a jump she’s been perfecting for several seasons. That’s how you make a sport progress. She proved that with time and resilience anything is possible. Hard work pays off in the end, even if it takes time, sweat, and even if it costs you a place on a podium. People win medals everyday. But so few people can jump a triple axel. That was the best thing of the event by far. If you don’t challenge yourself, why are you even training that hard and competing for ?

[@emilymanhart368]

Paola, what can we do to get NBC to make skating coverage more accessible? Since they killed the Olympic Channel, any coverage is hidden on some odd channel (E! Really?) or hidden behind a paywall on Peacock. I'm so angry at the lack of ANY skating coverage this year I refuse to subscribe to Peacock for the anemic content they have this year. Previously, we had TONS of coverage, even my local Challenger events were streamed. Any big comps I may have missed were covered on Olympic Channel. At the very least, how do we get ISU events on You Tube? I don't understand why all the JGP events are available, but nothing for seniors.

[@emiliavachon]

when channels get broadcasting rights for tv, then it’s not available on youtube :( so since i’m in canada, i can watch skate america on the isu youtube channel but not skate canada! if u also want to watch skate canada, there is the skate canada dailymotion with all the programs + gala. it really sucks but there are ways to get around the barriers!!!

[@alanawolf1556]

First time at a competition and I’m only now starting to come down from the high! Kevin made me (& everyone in that arena) love…. LOVE Bolero!!! Fully converted. Amber nearly gave me whiplash w the glorious high followed by that gut punch low. I was scared when she got on the ice for the free warm up, looking washed out, no discernible makeup, an sad barrettes - if you can find video of those 6 minutes, look at her body language. Then look at Loena’s. I had hopes after her 3A (crowd rightly lost their minds) but good heavens the 2nd half was viscerally painful to watch 😭 She looks like she’s really hard on herself 😢

[@TierraRobbins]

What stood out about Isabo's performance was she used a song that was previously used by other ice skating dancers (Madison Chock and Evan Bates) who did a fabulous job with the song therefore she had a lot of pressure in order to perform it and make it more her own. It was great but it would have been better if she used a different song.

[@JaneDoe-yb7oq]

This is Loenas and Ambers season 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@smb3675]

I was there and it was amazing!

[@paulinadelgado457]

Pao, you are giving me epilepsy with those cuts in the edition

[@jakobmax3299]

I think we cann all agree that the medals were the most horrible thing ever seen at GP. The colours looked like lemonade, and if it wasnt called Skate AMERICA i would have thought the medals were for some kind of low level texan competition...

[@alanawolf1556]

Almost forgot about that! I’d love to hear the reasoning behind it

[@LlamasAtMidnight]

Omg, they were so bad!

[@kwm__]

Can we talk about the fact that Paola referred to Loena's arms as her "vougeing arms"

[@missladyhaha]

It’s okay….this is still Amber’s start of the season so I knots she’ll do AMAZING later and I hope she gets a podium during worlds

[@savanahbabyyyy]

The chick is bad. Keep dreaming. She fails always

[@lunahorse67]

The only time we've seen stable deniss was when he got 2nd at the european championships 🫡

[@alanawolf1556]

But he’s such a pretty disaster; I’ll keep watching 😂

[@BA-pz3lo]

i like isabell levato snake theme. i wanna see her bring out a real live python on the ice on her shoulders like britney spears did at the VMAs

[@emilymortiboy3526]

ok hear me out I want Isabeau Levito to do more personality enhancing programs like Kailani Craine. Isabeau obviously has an energetic funny persona off the ice but I want it to translate to her skating and having a really energetic, crowd pleasing short and free like Kailani would help it to feel less awkward watching her skate and it would help her to really feel her programs. Obviously her programs would have more difficult technical elements than Kailani's do but style wise I think it would help her.

[@alanawolf1556]

Her exhibition program did that & was so much fun!

[@mountaingirl6479]

I love your commentary!! There’s nobody else like you and I share your passion for skating. I used to skate, but then I moved 40 yrs ago to where there was no skating rink, although once I drove 2 1/2 hours to skate for a little while. But it just wasn’t practical after I got married and had kids. so I satisfy my love of skating by watching as much as I can. I watch on my iPad, and follow along with the live ISU scores on my phone. Lol! My favorite way to watch is with commentary, and my husband thinks I’m crazy when I say, I am listening to the figure skating competition. Because I can’t sit down and watch all of it, so I listen, and then I just watch the main ones I want to see. I hate that some of the TV presentations don’t have commentary. In that case, I have to watch on my phone, the live scores, so I know when the people I really want to watch are coming up. But I love the commentary, the back stories, the explanations, the details. I don’t get enough of that with today’s TV programming. So that’s one reason I love YOUR commentary. It’s just brilliant!!! 💕

[@wkim22]

I love that Eteri lives rent free in many people's head. They just can't handle a strong woman.

[@kylynn_jenner]

When u talk about skate Canada, if u don’t mention the winners for ice dance and pairs I’m gonna be devastated. I know u don’t talk about those disciplines but they were Canadian at skate Canada and the programs were iconic!!!!!!!

[@mountaingirl6479]

I love Isabeau’s skating so much but I don’t relate to the snake theme. Glad she’s trying something different but no, I didn’t care for it. Long program seem to little depressing but I like the balletic theme. Would like to see something a little lighter.

[@emmanuilaklein1649]

21:20 IMHO I was convinced Amber just tired. This is so so common among single skaters in their older age or even among young ones but in the bad shape They just switch off at once

[@monikasitek3355]

Agreed. Her toe pick jumps are not the highest and she is not the most tight in the air to begin with, but it all still works in the first half. Just after half time she falls in a 3 lutz which she underrotates by 0,5 turn! And it is clear that her energy level just dropped so much she cannot get enough elevation. It might be a result of adding the 3A at the beggining as it drains more energy than you would expect. Plus not enough endurance training. I'm convinced that had she not run out of steam, she would have had a clean(ish) skate

[@OlaLidia]

eteri does this for next olympics for georgia. gor her daughter to win a medal. maybe bronze but still

[@LlamasAtMidnight]

The fact that they used the Japanese flag for Niina at the medal ceremony is still crazy

[@AaronMQuantz]

@22:01 she's almost wearing "The Devil's Pentagram" on the front of her dress! Lovely👹

[@laurenford5172]

THANK YOU FOR ALSO HATING DENIS’ LONG HAIR. IT WAS AWFUL

[@alanawolf1556]

I didn’t even realize it was the same guy!!! Massive improvement (and this is coming from someone who loves a good man bun - Denis’ we’re horrible lol)

[@avril1075]

please talk about the new interview with eteri

[@GetBenched2010]

Paola sings!

[@Sergei_Igel]

there was a two-hour video interview with Eteri Tutberidze, would you comment, Paola?

[@anacurtright5335]

I do 100% agree with you that Isabeau's "snake" program was not giving!!!! Like she needs to stay in that swan or at least ballet type of music/choreography. She is a great skater overall, but it just not giving.

[@luablau]

As amazing as Kevin is... The first impression of Bolero woth black outfit and red gloves was the olympics' doping scandal of Kamila Valieva! (I don't know the history of Moulin Rouge in figure skating, though)

[@AndrewSchwepps]

Good

[@veraweng9908]

12:01 It surprises me how mature Ilia Malinin looks on the ice this year. He moves with such gravitas now, and I am really enjoying it.

[@linkchen8245]

anyone else noticed isabeau swiched from p99 rev to gold seal rev blades LOL

[@alanawolf1556]

No but I want to be your friend merely based on the fact that YOU did 😂 Great eye btw!

[@capyala]

SO EARLY OMG

[@quedotelancine1685]

The minor falls but the major lifts. Jeff is actually talking about the chord progression.

[@MinaF99]

It’s Leonard Cohen

[@quedotelancine1685]

@@MinaF99 yes he is the composer. Lol

[@alanawolf1556]

@@quedotelancine1685and the original singer 😅

[@BA-pz3lo]

“eteri breaks boys” what does that mean? breaks them physically or emotionally? or both 🤔

[@mharlon09.]

Both but mostly physically, all the male skaters she has trained end their career prematurely and/or have extremely poor technique

[@saqweq]

I’ve seen she’s mentioned (not sure what the source was or if it’s even true) that boys are more difficult to “control” or pit against each other compared with young girls and it’s one reason she doesn’t seem to like working with boys.

[@tongeli]

Please let’s not idolize Silvia Fontana…

[@savanahbabyyyy]

Did she herself commit rape or assault with the d*ck pics? She's bad, but she didn't do it herself.

[@irisk6035]

3:42 she definitely ain't getting Nina, but there are a lot of skaters with russian background in Estonia so she might end up getting someone else at some point....

[@olgaszoke9241]

To do crazy things in Tiktok looks easier, she flopped her whole routine. I guess no tiktok there

[@shutup6679]

Please make a video about Eteri new interview. ITS CRAZYYYYY

[@LPSsparkleNight]

Amber Glenn is great and all but she's past her prime and doesn't skate clean. I don't really understand why they keep bringing her back when she never skates as well as the other girls.

[@quedotelancine1685]

Kevin’s short program costume was a mess! It was like he wore his dad’s pants with his mom’s blouse. They didn’t even match. Just a disaster.

[@urioriari34]

I haven't seen anyone else saying it, but for me that sparkly tank top underneath was giving 11-year-old girl's dance outfit. Weird choice

[@quedotelancine1685]

@@urioriari34 a mess! I totally agree

[@ebea211]

No it was gorgeous I loved it it’s my favourite men’s costume of the year! I love the purple

[@CaraMarie13]

I absolutely love that Ilia used the power of his technical abilities to skate his way and not go with the very traditional "pain for you all" programs too many skaters are still chosing to put out there every season. Also, I gotta be the one with the unpopular opinion but Luna's the Beyonce program, while looking the part, is not up to par.

[@scarletthuxley6161]

3 minutes ago lets goooo babbyyyy

[@SM-gy5wv]

i hope you do your research on sylvia fontana😬

[@savanahbabyyyy]

Sylvie is bad, but she does not have a d#ck and did not send the d#ck pics to the young kid.

[@0Tikrimoos0]

Another heartbreak (or you could say disrespect from the Americans) is putting up the Japanese flag for Niina Petrõkina. Are they that stupid? The furthest an Estonian figure skater has gotten and not even getting the flag right? I know all the girls just laughed it off but what a disappointment from the competition.

[@LlamasAtMidnight]

It was literally so heartbreaking

[@dihlanquinn7927]

She 👏🏾better 👏🏾walk 👏🏾that 👏🏾duck

[@quedotelancine1685]

Not Pokémon’s 😂😂

[@Vagabonding_i_guess]

How is Eteri not banned from coaching yet?! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@IDBGNF]

love your vids but why are you cutting the skating videos every half second?

[@hiiiiiiii550]

Wow, I'm early :0

[@BA-pz3lo]

did kevin naymos get penalized for showing nipple cause i some some in that clip 🤢👎

[@lemonzesty4557]

I was at skate America in person (saw woman’s short and men’s free) and it was literally one of the best experiences ever! (Even tho I was def shocked to see eteri 😭)

[@Sergei_Igel]

I think I understood why WADA and the International Olympic Committee are bullying Russian athletes. Discriminating against Russia, they are trying to attract some of the best athletes and coaches to US.

[@alanawolf1556]

I thought Russian athletes would have to get permission to leave the country and skate for another nation. Wouldn’t Russia put up a fight worth if their really valuable athletes wanted to compete under a different flag? Even if they got permission, wouldn’t it benefit the athlete to skate for a nation with a smaller skating pool, so as to ensure they can compete internationally? How does WADA benefit from Russia sending skaters elsewhere? How does ISU benefit? I have so many questions & would love to see some examples! Thanks!

[@Sergei_Igel]

@@alanawolf1556 Unfortunately, Russia is a democracy, and athletes are free to change the flag and betray the country that invested a lot of money in them. In Russia, sports schools are free, competitions are sponsored by the state, talented athletes have huge earnings, how should Russia fight for athletes even more worthily? And what is the point of guaranteeing yourself international competitions if you understand that you have avoided competition in Russia? WADA and IBU do not receive direct benefits, but all European institutions are influenced and act in the interests of the American government

[@savanahbabyyyy]

@@Sergei_Igel No one is a slave. Let everyone be free. Are you a slave Sergei? Do you not deserve freedom to move and change coaches? Loyalty to a country does not equate to becoming its slave.

[@averagepenguin9034]

nika egadze has been training for eteri for literal years though.... it's not anything recent at all

[@GoldieSC]

Isabeau's SP outfit needs some color. Beige nonsense is never the way to go.