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Does his attitude really surprise anyone?
I am slightly surprised that he's taken it this far.
Besides that, ITA with CanadianSkaterGuy et al. I have nothing else to say that hasn't already been said here.
Does his attitude really surprise anyone?
"Plushenko" topics are discussed on many pages both on Russian and English-speaking boards
I think there's nothing to discuss yet.. This question will be solved completely in the lobby, because too many factors and interests are involved from both sides.
Anyway it's for sure that Kovtun has to skate more or less clear at Euros to have better chance for Olympics. His protector Tarasova is very powerful in Russian figure skating world, but she needs to show that Kovtun is able to achieve really good results.
I think he understood that it'll not be easy when he entered this battlePoor Kovtun...
Can you imagine what a scary team Plushenko AND Tarasova might have been?
I know that would never happen after all that went down after Yagudin left Mishin for Tarasova, but given how both Plushenko and Tarasova are acting now, if they were a team, he would not only make it to the Olympics, but they'd probably both walk on the ice in regular boots, no blades necessary, and stand in front of the judges, stare them all down and demand the Olympic Gold Medal be handed to them since both their past achievements make it obvious that the Gold can only go to them. The competition would be redundant and beneath them.
The funny part is: Some judges would actually wet their pants and consider giving in...
Just PR and nothing more. The only way to advertise himself for him is to participate in Sochi.Why does't Plushenko just accept that he lost the Sochi spot on the ice, fair and square? I mean a never say die attitude is good and all but gees...
And Kovtun threw Menshov under the bus last year, too.
Before very hastily deleting the nasty tweets.
Kovtun's no angel. In fact, he makes for a pretty poor role model.
Confusing at best. And sad Plush can't make up his mind, and let it go. He should quietly retire, he has done it all....too bad he feels he needs to hang on....and I have enjoyed his career.
If Kovtun nails the SP at Europeans, then he deserves to be in the team event at Olympics. If he doesn't, though, Plushenko should be sent. The most important thing for Russia is which man is most likely to skate a strong SP.
He also wanted to go to Euros, but it was Mishin who nixed that idea in favour of working on his programs and then going to a test skate.
I have to correct you: he was the best Russian skater in the past, but he isn't any more. Nobody knows if he is still able to show his best. Last 2 times he failed competitions (Euro 2013, and Nationals), the only "success" was at competition in Riga (with no rivals). It's really huge risk to rely on Plushenko now, especially in team event.I´m agree with you.
Tarasova used her power and she made Kovtun represent Russia in European, rather than Menshov or Arthur G. Kovkun was in 17 place and for that reason Russia has only one place to Sochi. Skating young Kovtun is still inconsistent. Plushenko failed in the free program (R.N) and why Kovtun won for a few points of difference , otherwise Plushenko had won nationals. Plushenko is still the best skater in Russia. Plushenko should go to Sochi. Simple: he is the best choice for Russia yet. Plushenko 70% of his level is better than 100% Kovtun. Plushenko should retire in Sochi; he deserves it.
The only culprit is the Russian Federation, and now they have to solve problems caused by poor organization of the past.
What would Michelle Kwan do? What would Brian Boitano do?
They brought this on themselves by not having clear parameters on how to decide the team. It's ridiculous that they haven't even named the ladies team yet.
Not that I'm on Plushenko's side or his fan by any means... but why is it so outrageous to some, if no longer than a month ago Takahashi was awarded an Olympic spot he also lost at his nationals? (to be clear, I love Takahashi)
I don't think its wrong to fight for a spot at Sochi, that's the type of athlete who wins medals after all. If you just accept everything in life, you wont get anywhere - you need to fight for it.
Just for the record, the Japanese Federation published their rules about how to choose the Olympic Team months ago. They have been transparent and Takahashi has earned his Oly spot. The Russian Fed, as usual, hasn't published any specific criteria.
Plushenko and Takahashi's cases aren't similar at all IMO
You're absolutely right. And since Plushenko is a Figure Skater, he should fight on the ice. Meaning go to Euros. He's fighting by using words. :disapp:I don't think its wrong to fight for a spot at Sochi, that's the type of athlete who wins medals after all. If you just accept everything in life, you wont get anywhere - you need to fight for it.