News Niina Petrõkina injured and out of EC

[Anni234]

Estonian figure skater Niina Petrõkina injured herself in training while in the ISU Challenger during the weekend and has broken her foot. Based on the current prognosis she is out of the European Championships as well. Source. Also in English.

Very sad this happened. She clearly had a good season so far, winning the first medal for Estonia during GP series. A medal in Europeans was also not out of sight. Wishing Niina a speedy recovery!

 

[surimi]

I'm very sad about this. Niina is one of the most charismatic & interesting skaters out there, and perhaps the most charismatic one for me. I thought this would be her season. With Kimmi struggling somewhat and Gubanova's scores a question mark, she had a very good chance at a EC medal. Wishing her a full recovery! Foot fractures tend to be treacherous (Rika K, Bradie, Edmunds...), so hopefully Niina's heals successfully.
Speaking of Estonian women, do we know if Eva Lotta is competing at all this season?

 

[Anni234]

I'm very sad about this. Niina is one of the most charismatic & interesting skaters out there, and perhaps the most charismatic one for me. I thought this would be her season. With Kimmi struggling somewhat and Gubanova's scores a question mark, she had a very good chance at a EC medal. Wishing her a full recovery! Foot fractures tend to be treacherous (Rika K, Bradie, Edmunds...), so hopefully Niina's heals successfully.
Speaking of Estonian women, do we know if Eva Lotta is competing at all this season?

Eva-Lotta has not competed so far and to my best knowledge she thus has not fulfilled the criteria to be sent to Europeans, even if she competes in Estonian Championships. So it looks like 2 newcomers will get their chance this year.

 

[macy]

oh no, that's sad to hear, she had a good chance at a European medal wishing her a speedy recovery and strong return to training.

 

[Arriba627]

Always sad to hear such news, especially when she seemed to be on an upward trajectory.

 

[SmileHappy34]

I am sad to. Hear about her injury . Like many I thought she had a good chance at medaling at the Europeans. I also hope for a speedy recovery.
I hope it not season ending. Will she be ready for worlds? I hope she recovers for the World Championship.

 

[ladyjane]

I hope she recovers speedily. Really too bad. She was doing so well this season. This saddens me.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Oh man, this season seems to be particular cursed. Both Bradie and Niina doing so well at Shanghai Trophy after both having health issues the last seasons and finally overcome that, and now they are both injured and out for most likely the rest of the season. Can Niina even be ready for Worlds with a broken leg?

I wish her a good recovery and hoping for the best.

Looking at the bright side, Niina was able to pull out a very good score of 194 at Skate America which will bring her very high at SB list for the next years selection of GP.

 

[MaHa75]

Eva-Lotta has not competed so far and to my best knowledge she thus has not fulfilled the criteria to be sent to Europeans, even if she competes in Estonian Championships. So it looks like 2 newcomers will get their chance this year.

Eva-Lotta plans to do competitons second part of the season. She has struggled also stress facture of both legs.

 

[icewhite]

 

[Jeanie19]

I'm so sad for her.

 

[bartlebooth]

Such rotten luck, poor Niina.

 

[Weathergal]

I'm so sad to read this. I think she's dealt with a fair amount of injuries already, hasn't she? I can't remember the details. I also find her an interesting skater with "non cookie cutter" programs.

 

[elektra blue]

my children got me heartbreaks for Christmas this year i wish Niina speed recovery

 

[FlossieH]

I'm so sad to read this. I think she's dealt with a fair amount of injuries already, hasn't she? I can't remember the details. I also find her an interesting skater with "non cookie cutter" programs.

I'm not sure about injuries, but she was seriously ill and was told she probably wouldn't be able to skate again

 

[Jeanie19]

Its so sad because she might have medalled at Europeans. I hope she has a speedy recovery.

 

[lilimum]

Niina is such a hard worker. I am really sorry about her injury. I like so much to watch her skating but I have the feeling that womens figure skating came to a level that is more or less impossible to reach without serious damages to health. Of course every sport has risks, I think there is no alpin skier without at least one ligament tear in his life. But the typical injuries in figure skating results often in permant health problems.

 

[iluvtodd]

Aw, that's a shame! She was so good @ Skate America. Wishing her a full recovery!

 

[lariko]

Oh, no...she was going so strong this season! Fingers crossed she recovers well.

 

[Joubabe]

So sad to hear about Nina’s injury! Totally unfair! I was looking forward to her medalling at Europeans. Hoping she comes back strong.