Mikhail Kolyada Withdraws from Olympics due to COVID-19

[TT_Fin]

Nooooo......

 

[DonnaR]

So sad to hear this - was really looking forward to seeing him at the Olympics.

 

[TontoK]

This is tragic.

Best wishes for his speedy recovery.

 

[LadyB]

I feel so very sorry for him. He would have deserved to get to Olys one more time. What a heartbreak! Wishing him a speedy recovery!

 

[chuckm]

Afraid this is just the first of many withdrawals.

 

[TT_Fin]

Afraid this is just the first of many withdrawals.

Yes, I did not even chance my predictions yet. I will just wait until deadline is near and hope that there won't be more.

 

[16Olympics]

This is so very sad. Here’s hoping there won’t be more. for all athletes from every country.

I'm getting anxiety just looking at new posts about any skater going to the OG now. Prayers for health for all the athletes going. I hope they can feel our strength and good wishes.

 

[Arriba627]

So very sad to hear this. He has always been a sentimental favorite of mine. Was looking forward to seeing his beautiful White Crow program again. Prayers for his speedy and complete recovery.

 

[ladyjane]

I'm really sad about this. I was looking forward to seeing the White Crow again. Poor Mikhail. I wish him a speedy recovery.

 

[yume]

Damn.

I hope he will be the only one.

 

[el henry]

So sad, we will miss such an elegant skater!

Prayers for his health and a full recovery

 

[Alchamei]

Oh no, I was thinking about possibilites what world have happened with the ladies team if one of them got covid, but it hit the men... That's so sad, I wish Michail easy Recovery.

On a positive note, Semenenko will get his chance to shine! Good for him! And Michail at least has had one Olympic experience.

 

[chuckm]

I'm afraid there will be withdrawals after testing in China, in which case alternates may not be able to get there in time for their events.

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

Very sad to hear. He has beautiful skating and needs to be seen by the world more.

However I do also think the Russian team will be fine for the team gold without him. The post about the Euro PCS was spot on (even if a little “too soon” to point out).

 

[farornaskonung]

nooooooooooooooooooo

 

[Azikin]

OMG........ I wonder who's next..... they're not exactly careful in Russia when you look at competitions....

 

[balabam]

During the Olympics he will be 27. So I don't know if this motivates him for the next olympic cycle. But I hope at least for Worlds this year and at better for the next two years. He didn't fullfil his dreams and potential yet...

 

[ucrgirl]

This is very disappointing.

 

[lariko]

During the Olympics he will be 27. So I don't know if this motivates him for the next olympic cycle. But I hope at least for Worlds this year and at better for the next two years. He didn't fullfil his dreams and potential yet...

I disagree, because I am tired of Mozalenko walking the wire, destroying both promising skaters. If all three young athletes remain healthy and compete in the Olympics, the least they can get, independently of the results, are the spots at the post-Olympic worlds. With the way things appear right now, Russia will have to rebuild man's singles team from the younger skaters, and all three need senior international experience and stability. If Kolyada returns to competitive shape next season, he can compete then. It is unfortunate and sad that he fell ill, but these macabre hunger games got to stop.

 

[Sugarpova]

My Misha, why himmmm