Russian figure skating stars sparkle in Mongolia

                                                                                                           The State Committee for Bodily Training and Sport, the Ministry of Sports activities of the Russian Federation, the Russian Determine Skating Federation, and the Steppe Enviornment LLC organized a determine skating present of one of the best Russian determine skaters at Steppe Enviornment, Ulaanbaatar on Might 6 and seven, 2023. I assumed this present may be held quickly, in order that in January when Japanese determine skaters equivalent to Hongo Rika, Hiroki Honda, and Tsunehito Karakawa got here to carry out in Mongolia, I watched the Japanese determine skaters eagerly ready for the arrival of the world-star Russian determine skaters. I noticed Russian stars on Might 6 and as a journalist, I used to be proud to report from this glorious ice present. 

Having waited since January, I went to the Steppe Enviornment at 3:00 p.m. which was two hours earlier than the start of the ice present. The tickets for the ice present have been bought between 30,000 and 150,000 MNT relying on the seat, and all of the tickets for the 2 days have been bought out throughout the first 72 hours after the ticket gross sales began on April 11. Once I arrived, another individuals had already arrived and have been ready by the doorway. Thirty minutes later, the doorways opened and the spectators entered. Whereas ready for the ice present, I walked contained in the Steppe Enviornment with an amazing sense of marvel. There have been eight meals cubicles and one meals nook inside the world, promoting quick meals equivalent to sandwiches, hotdogs, burgers, espresso, tea, water, and sodas.

There was a sales space with the banner “Eeltei Yertunts” or “Propitious Planet” NGO, and moms of disabled youngsters who make stuffed toys and set up actions and donations for disabled individuals. The stuffed toys thrown to the ice discipline price 20,000 to 35,000 MNT, and coming with stuffed toys from outdoors is prohibited. All through a lot of the Nineteen Nineties, flowers have been the signature conclusion of determine skating, in response to the 1992 Olympic Champion Kristi Yamaguchi. That pairing got here to an finish in 2001 when US Determine Skating banned flowers, citing particles and security issues (associated to the September 11 assaults and subsequent anthrax scares). Whereas there isn’t a common ban on flowers, many different organizations have adopted the identical place. Followers have adjusted to the choice, viewing stuffed animals as a singular alternative to supply personalised presents to a few of their favourite athletes. Nonetheless, Astra flower store was promoting flower bouquets between 40,000 to 100,000 MNT.

The present began at 5:15 p.m. Initially of the determine skating present, 17 skaters, together with 16 Russian skaters and one Mongolian skater, got here out and carried out their opening efficiency collectively. When determine skaters have been skating, the viewers didn’t even blink an eye fixed, and determine skaters have been performing single and duo performances. After that, the primary determine skater, Mongolian junior athlete O.Misheel, got here to the ice rink. She carried out the track “Love Story” with a light-weight rhythm. Her greatest methods have been Salchow and Sit Spin. I assumed that fairly woman will, someday, turn into a great determine skater. Spectators cheered loudly for the one Mongolian athlete taking part within the present.

Behind her, 15-year-old Adeliia Petrosian danced like a swan on ice to Barbara Pravi’s French track “Voila”. It was like watching a future Olympic champion as she carried out two triple Axel turns and introduced her track to life. After that, Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii appeared in a fairy-tale model of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake for a duet efficiency. For the primary time watching such a pair of determine skates, the viewers was in tears. It was actually superb and left the viewers speechless. After Dmitri Aliev, Petr Gumennik, Mark Kondratiuk, Sofia Akateva, Evgenia Tarasova and her companion Vladimir Morozov carried out. The primary a part of the present ended.

Among the finest elements of the present, which gave the viewers an unforgettable reminiscence, was the efficiency of Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov on the track “Life” by Mongolian singer Sarantuya. The viewers by no means imagined that they might get such a treasured feeling of affection and eager to fly in Mongolian songs. Throw jumps, and lifts, the connection between them, the way in which they really feel about one another, and their facial expressions have been excellent and exquisite.

The intermission of the ice present was 20 minutes, and the viewers had lengthy queues within the bogs and meals cubicles. There have been two restrooms on the precise and left aspect of the world corridor. Through the ice present, eight cleansing employees have been working to make sure the cleanliness of the viewers seats, the world, and the restrooms. Volunteers directed spectators to seats, restrooms, and meals cubicles. Whereas watching these, I noticed 5-year-old Ts.Amina got here to observe the ice present along with her father. She had been skating for a yr and was excited to see Kamila. His father N.Tsengelbayar stated, “I’ve two youngsters, 12- and five-year-old. I attempt to get my youngsters to play sports activities from an early age. When my youngsters develop up, they don’t have to turn into nice athletes, however they are going to be capable of have hobbies and spend their free time in the precise method. My youngest daughter likes to skate. Having such a wonderful ice palace is a giant step for the event of ice sports activities in Mongolia.”

                                                                         The second a part of the ice present started, and the determine skaters carried out their performances which they have been performing through the World Championship and the Olympics. One other memorable efficiency was Mark Kondratiuk’s efficiency with a Mongolian deel and hat on a German Dschinghis Khan track. We’re grateful for such a efficiency out of respect for the individuals of Mongolia. 17-year-old Kamila Valieva, the star of this present, carried out as “Wednesday” film’s principal character in her final efficiency on Woman Gaga’s Bloody Mary track. Mongolians supported the younger star the loudest, it was like a tribute to the Olympic champion. She fell whereas performing the primary a part of the ice present, however the viewers cheered her up. As a result of her performances can contact individuals’s hearts, everybody inquisitive about determine skating in Mongolia loves her. On this method, the ice present that lasted for 3 hours ended. 

                                                                                                                                        All of us noticed that Russian determine skaters are actually on one other stage. They normally skated on Russian songs. We noticed how a lot effort, time, and work went into their performances. The Russian dominance in determine skating is paramount and unmatched. No nation comes near the athletes of Russia in any world championships and world tournaments. Russian skaters are one of the best and have swayed the determine skating world with their distinctive model of play and efficiency. The fusion of their technical skills with inventive improvements of their performances has surprised and mesmerized the world. A long time have handed however the supremacy of the athletes on this area has not gone down or diminished. Russian determine skaters have raised the bar and each time they seem in a distinguished event, they give the impression of being higher than earlier than. However what makes them so distinctive and a potent pressure within the determine skating world? Russia develops one of the best skaters as a result of the nation has adopted skating as its heritage. They’ve one of the best expertise identification and pioneering coaching, and coach children at a really younger age when the physique is so agile. Their determine skaters can carry out some tough jumps with grace.

After the ice present, there was a protracted line of spectators who wished to take photos with the athletes and get autographs with Russian skaters. Mongolian individuals really feel and know the great thing about sports activities, particularly determine skating. For 2 days, over 5.000 individuals watched that ice present on the Steppe Enviornment. Greater than 200 individuals participated within the group of this present, together with greater than 40 Russian athletes and coaches, in addition to working within the again workplace of dwell TV. Additionally, congratulations to J.Sanchir, who labored because the director of the present program, and all of the again workplace staff of Steppe Enviornment, and organizers. You guys have delighted the Mongolian individuals and impressed the youngsters and younger people who find themselves inquisitive about determine skating.

Whereas watching such a wonderful efficiency, I had a secret want that Mongolian determine skating would attain such a stage like Russians and need to assist our nation’s athletes to take part in worldwide competitions. Russia’s world stars “shot” in Mongolia. I hope Mongolian stars will “shoot” on the earth quickly.