As The Blade Turns: The Oligarchs, Ukraine, Valeri Liukin & 2022 World Figure Skating Championships

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Tonight, on 'As The Blade Turns,' I interview Anastasiia Makarova, General Secretary of the Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation about the situation in Ukraine. Then, I look at the impact the invasion has on the field of the 2022 World Figure Skating Championships, discuss the ruling of the 2022 Paralympic Games, and discuss how the sanctions imposed on Alisher Usmanov (Alisher Usmanov's yacht and wife, Irina Viner) and Dmitri Peskov (husband of Tatiana Navka) impact rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics and figure skating. Finally, I discuss how Valeri Liukin is the frontrunner to lead women's national team of USA Gymnastics and also happens to be the subject of an ongoing SafeSport investigation.
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@yugiohlegend 2 жыл бұрын

You’re insane with the amount of content you’ve been putting up! An hour video everyday must be tiring not even factoring in the amount of research and video layout planning that has to happen. Thank you so much and I hope you’re able to take a break soon as you deserve it! It seems like you’re very passionate about these topics which I can imagine makes this not feel like a chore. ❤️

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@kirstenneville1934 2 жыл бұрын

I second that but please don’t take a break lol! We love it!

@luishernandezcoaching3430 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo Dave! 👏🏼

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@Akislav1990 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe that this is the only western outlet I've seen so far to dig deeper into the whole thing. People just stop at "child abuse" and "scary coach". Yet ignore the geopolitical implications of Kamilas doping case. Really good work Dave, thank you for raising awareness of non-western problems to westerners.

@ashleymeggan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RedShoes29 2 жыл бұрын

This is why specialists are important in journalism. They don't just churn out articles for content, there are journalists who specialize in certain fields and ideally should be able to provide more in depth information other than "this happened". This is why independent content creators like Dave are overtaking traditional news outlets. They have genuine interest, history, and knowledge in the field which translates into well explored content.

@bce4au 2 жыл бұрын

When Dave says “hello & welcome to another edition of as the blade turns…” I pause it so the As the World Turns music can uncontrollably start playing in my head. It gives it a hella intro. 😂🤣

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@sschimel 2 жыл бұрын

I swear this series on the skating and gymnastics controversies has been some of the best sports journalism in years.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@TheReneex 2 жыл бұрын

The field of Figure skating has been sadly tainted! Thank you David for offering so much key details on the dreadful state of figure skating.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@NormaLilia24 2 жыл бұрын

Living for Dave’s “one has to wonder” quotes 😁

@dominiquedominique6462 2 жыл бұрын

Same here... They have such a lovely aura around

@saragoldson6134 2 жыл бұрын

More??? You are so kind Dave!! TY for all of your hard work♥️

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@catcatcat66 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave!!! You have put out so much quality content these past weeks. It is much appreciated!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@hellsbellsmichelle 2 жыл бұрын

Dave - you need a TV channel! Seriously, the research you do, and the sincerity in which you report is a blessing in these troubled times.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@CrazyTiffany86 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, after Worlds you definitely need a vacation. Thank you for your nonstop coverage!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@youarestronger 2 жыл бұрын

Let's Go Fund Me it for him

@karinacabrera1833 2 жыл бұрын

I shrieked in delight when I saw this lastest As The Blade Turns! Dave, thank you for your hardwork and dedication on keeping us up to date with figure skating.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@michellek649 2 жыл бұрын

Ukrainians are amazing in how they network and help each other. My heart breaks hearing this. Praying for everyone daily.

@player_2_has_joined626 2 жыл бұрын

i think the world champs are going to be much more exciting, i want to know how crazy it will be now that skaters know they have a realistic shot at a medal! it’s so much more anticipated because we’ve now see that ANYTHING that CAN happen WILL happen

@keelykova 2 жыл бұрын

AN HOUR 😳 Give Dave Lease the Order of Friendship

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@lumpyspacecadet 2 жыл бұрын

I can't even enjoy women's elite gymnastics anymore. Women's collegiate gymnastics is so much fun, even if simpler. At least the ladies get really inventive for their floor routines. It's so fun and they can still get perfect 10s! What's not to love?

@Melissa-yr7fm 2 жыл бұрын

From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate all of your work. You bring quality journalism that is above and beyond. You are so thoughtful. You not only understand the nuances of everything going on, but you are also an expert at explaining these nuances in a way even the layman can easily understand. The dedication you have is unmatched. To take on the amount of work you do is amazing and appreciated. The interviews, the research, the planning, the editing, your engagement with viewers, the work you do on Patreon, and more is just phenomenal. I don’t physically know how you are able to fit all of this in a day’s work. Thanks to you and everyone on the TSL team! I love you all! I’m saddened and horrified over the happenings of our world. Your updates are a bright spot in this dark time. Thanks again.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@corgeousgeorge 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave for all your hard work. I used to be so gleeful when the As The Blade Turns showed up on my screen and tho I'm grateful for you keeping us all so informed the mood of the content has of course taken such a dark turn since all the news that is happening is just so dark and looks hopeless. Makes one feels so helpless in so many ways.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@HayHay513 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you yet again for recording and uploading these episodes in record time. I do not know how you find the time to do so. And to answer your question about Worlds, I'm actually very excited for it!

@Constantin9va 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, what would we do without you? GymCastic is great, and to compare both podcasts would only start a fight. However, I really really value the information and vibe that TSL provides. I think it’s weird when ppl over compliment KZfaqrs, who are all just people after all, and I’m finding a hard way to appropriately word my gratitude, but thank you.

@xSilverFernx 2 жыл бұрын

The quality of your work is mind-blowing, especially given how much content you post, and in such a timely manner! I deeply appreciate the content warnings at the beginning, as many of the things she said resonated with me. Thank you for compiling this information, giving them a platform to share their experience, and how thoughtful and thorough you are with regard to little-known connections between people and institutions.

@fotomagrol 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave for all the info. And donated today for Ukraine, keep praying everyone to be safe.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@topicdel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! I won't stop posting that you are very much appreciated. The leader in coverage for all of this.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@GrippiAlex 2 жыл бұрын

With the current bombing of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station things are really getting frightening for everyone. Chernobyl on steroids they are saying, the largest power station in Europe. Images of people fleeing with their animals are heartbreaking. Poland is really leading the way. Opening their doors to the people,and animals from Ukraine.🇦🇺🙏🏼

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

It is a terrifying situation at the power plant!

@youarestronger 2 жыл бұрын

This is all about energy but what pure evil to shell a nuclear site.

@elizabethlockhart8044 2 жыл бұрын

We DO need a superhero. James Bond, where are you?

@SquidProQuo1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the almost daily updates. I look forward to hearing them.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@maria375s 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, amazing work keeping us all up to date and informed! Thank you!!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@Pastyovercoat 2 жыл бұрын

You are killing it with the content !! About Liukin. It’s been an open secret that he’s abusive. USAG can’t be trusted. The whole organization needs to be dismantled and built anew

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

100%

@marydimuro2953 2 жыл бұрын

As you relayed your email interview, I was on the verge of tears, as I have so often been this last week. You are correct that World’s will be very interesting this year! I really hope it takes place as planned. Dave, we know you are getting ready for your own competition in a few weeks. Yet, your commitment to journalism remains the best information available on many important subjects. You are the best! I hope the world is watching and listening to you. You should be snatched up for a prominent position in the USFSA or ISU! Thank you again for your unwavering dedication to figure skating?

@Melissa-yr7fm 2 жыл бұрын

Dave is too pure for the ISU or USFS. It would have to be a high quality, independent journalism outlet.

@marydimuro2953 2 жыл бұрын

@@Melissa-yr7fm Good point, Melissa!

@kazh1536 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you,David. Truly .Heart wrenching. My thoughts are with everyone in this horrific time.

@dianasky8975 2 жыл бұрын

You deserve an award the way you’ve been covering this. This is journalism! 🙌

@erinthomasent 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy to see things come to a head for so many prominent people in these sports. So helpful to hear Dave break down these bizarre conflicts of interests that we’ve become completely habituated to. Many thanks for over a decade of this kind of work.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@claudeis3456 2 жыл бұрын

It's so tragic to see and hear how they were just living their lives as normal until the morning of the invasion. Makes the way members from a neighbouring skating Federation are making themselves out to be victims of bullying seem even more pathetic.

@shimmershinesparkle3849 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing as always! Really appreciate the gymnastics update. - thank you!

@dtdurr 2 жыл бұрын

Truly magnificent work. It is always appreciated.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@rachelheller1396 2 жыл бұрын

I love figure skating ; however, I think that I will enjoy the World Championships better this year because many of the disciplines are wide open.

@ddjr6673 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave - this is an immense amount of work, incredible. Very grateful. And goodness me, all this on top of a job too!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@113musikpolizei6 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely more excited about the women's competition! About the same for the other disciplines. I have tickets for the last 2 days and yesterday realised that I should arrive early enough for the pairs free - so bought a cheap seat for that as well, I'm not missing out on seeing Kihara/Miura and Cain-Gribble/LeDuc, my favourites from the Olympics.

@gabriellaritaart 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the content, I'm watching on your videos as soon as they come out

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@Tiger-cm1qc 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first one of your videos I have listened to, or the first in a long time, and I am a FAN. I'm a huge gymnastics fan and know little about skating, but wow. You are talented- engaging, factual, and professional all at once.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@chrismcgovern1647 2 жыл бұрын

Very sad to hear these allegations against Valeri Liukin. I rooted for his daughter and loved seeing his support for her when she was competing in 2008

@cmadoyle1111 2 жыл бұрын

Certainly going to be an interesting worlds. Can't wait to watch and hope it doesn't get cancelled.

@ebbz9593 2 жыл бұрын

Feel so spoiled with all the videos 🥰🥰🥰

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@marinaserina2658 2 жыл бұрын

So many parallels between the landscapes of wrestling and ice skating rn, thank you for this channel

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@olgas6520 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my God, Dave, I don't have time to watch all this videos, how do you have time to make it?!? Thank you so much for your work, it's very interesting and also helps to entertain the mind a little bit, because I feel so awful this days, can't stop thinking and crying. I'm from Russia and Spain, I'm totally against of this war, many Russian people feel the same, but some of them, even some friends say terrible things, it's so sad.

@bevinboulder5039 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good thing you left the Liukin discussion to the end. It almost made me sick to my stomach. It sounds like Liukin and Tuberidze went to the same training school for future sports coaches. It's also a minor miracle that American gymnastics hasn't had another Christy Henrich or two after being subjected to that sort of mental abuse. I'd say more but I can't manage it right now. Thanks for another indispensable report for fans of skating and gymnastics Dave.

@bevinboulder5039 2 жыл бұрын

@JET MECH I understand that. All the more reason for Russia to be banned from all future international competition. That's the only way I can see that the rest of the world can attempt to put an end to this abusive Russian sports training system. It's horrifying.

@bevinboulder5039 2 жыл бұрын

@JET MECH You have much more confidence in IOC and ISU leadership that has, imo in the last 10 years pretty much rolled over to the influence of the Russians, especially after the blatant doping operation at the Sochi games.

@emma2453 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to watch the world's more now, I wasn't planning too before but let's be honest, it's going to be nice to watch a more fair competition

@edmccue8241 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, you will be watching only " fair " skating instead of great skating

@natalie_watson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!! Love these updates!!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@mf8080 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thank you so much for your hard work, that's a lot of content is such a short time, don't forget to take care of yourself 💙

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@1alicepb 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave for all the content and information! Since all the Ukrainian skaters went back home i´m worried. A biathlon athlete was recently killed by the russian while serving in the army, he was only 19. There is a ballet dancer who is also in the army, i don´t know if it was voluntary but i makes me very worried for the male skaters, especially since they havn´t hear from Ivan. God i hope this all ends soon, I know you will keep us updated on how this is affecting the skating worlds, once again thank you Dave.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@bobababy6089 2 жыл бұрын

Damn u are pumping contents i just had to subscribe

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@shantarakelian1998 2 жыл бұрын

Exciting!!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@kimburnersackmann8829 2 жыл бұрын

Great to have a different perspective.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@avg18 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, excellent work with the interviews and the compilation of all the news! I'm always looking forward to the next ATBT episode.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@tracienieto2722 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have a job? 😘 So grateful for your work going well beyond the scope of skating. Honestly fabulous

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do!

@shantarakelian1998 2 жыл бұрын

18:15 Dave that piece of music is called Romance from the 1964 Russian film Snowstorm or The Blizzard. I really love that piece of music. I get chills every time I listen to it. It’s so beautiful and sad Oops I was thinking of the first part of their program hahaha

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

Talking about the other piece.

@shantarakelian1998 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSkatingLesson oh oops lol hahaha. That’s the first part of it I guess

@shantarakelian1998 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@FigureNastics 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, we DO NOT deserve you!! Your hard work and dedication to TSL is first rate! Thank you so much! I'm very saddened by the events in Ukraine and Russia! I wish I could donate even more money and time to help! Also, the Liukin mess is just sickening!! I know former Soviet athletes were trained this way and still believe it's the only way to win. Just look at the similarity between Eteri and Valerie! 🤮 I don't understand how grown ass adults find it ok to treat kids this way, even if they are trying to make it to elite and hoping for the Olympics!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@annaswanson5903 2 жыл бұрын

sending hugs and strength from afar

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@kerryperryman3025 2 жыл бұрын

Holy moly Dave. You are doing some amazing things here. Wow.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@englishclasschaug 2 жыл бұрын

"Russia is at war with the whole world and Ukraine is at war for the whole world" is so profound. She's absolutely correct.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@zozaazz8044 2 жыл бұрын

@Марина Россия3 Вообще-то Russians are not far behind or share the throne and guess what - this is not a competition for the most evil militarized nation and any wrongdoings of USA in the past do not give a pass or make it morally acceptable for Russia to attack a sovereign country and kill innocent lives. May peace and restoration come to everyone in Ukraine and may they have the strength to mourn the lost ones.

@mjqcalif4 2 жыл бұрын

This need to be a documentary series on Netflix. I hope if there is one you will be involved.

@matthewhines9787 2 жыл бұрын

"The point is. It's not bad to be Uzmanov- ... ...maybe until _today_ " I'm weak. LOL Dave's delivery here had me gut hurt from laughing.

@fishtail1129 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, for your always thorough and insightful analysis. Your poignant pauses speak volumes.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@kirkwarner4188 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@elccollins99 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, Can you look into the reason why Eteri's students receive inflated scores in competition and then experience a reduction in scores if they leave her?

@lisa-lisa-lisa 2 жыл бұрын

hardest working man on ice

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@fatimateresa19 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Dave you are working so hard. Thanks so much. Btw after Nikolai kolesnikov, Luvoy rubtsova and another skater left and now they are in army of skaters club.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@seashellez 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Please schedule some PTO!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@mastermargarita3926 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, Dave🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@shannonp8178 2 жыл бұрын

Any update on Victor Petrenko?

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

Still in the bomb shelter

@elizabethlockhart8044 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I was killing time watching CNN until the REAL NEWS DROPS. Thank you, Dave!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@ritaduncan6313 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to Worlds! With Russians out, we can only hope for fair judging. We get to see skating skills, choreography, and non-doped skaters. Good stuff!

@Trenton.D 2 жыл бұрын

What does that have to do with fair judging? Entire panels give crazy marks.

@evanperilstein5308 2 жыл бұрын

@@Trenton.D You’re discounting the amount of influence Russians have on judging panels. It’s enormous. But you’re a Fanyu, so I know that you only really care about the judging for the men’s event.

@ashleymeggan 2 жыл бұрын

I really struggle to see any joy and the current state of the world.

@joeyartk 2 жыл бұрын

@@evanperilstein5308 its more about Fed influence and who they like. Look how differently Higuchi(hated by JSF) and Sakamoto(favorite of JSF) are scored.

@Trenton.D 2 жыл бұрын

@@evanperilstein5308 I’m most interested in that event but I have been complaining about incompetent or corrupt judging for the past ten years and most of my complains like most others are referring to the ladies event.

@kellymoran7001 2 жыл бұрын

I would love Annabelle Morozov to come skate for the US! And Aliona too - really, anyone who wants to defect is welcome! I have to wonder how many people in the Russian skating/sports community are contemplating leaving, even temporarily. There are reports of flights out of Russia packed with people who are worried about being trapped in the country. I hope everyone stays safe, the situation is devastating. Thank you as always for your persistent and brilliant coverage, Dave!!!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@113musikpolizei6 2 жыл бұрын

Btw, love your vocabulary sometimes ;-) "it really strains credulity", I'm keeping that one.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@JoshuaFazeli 2 жыл бұрын

I KNEW Valeri was trying to make a comeback. He would have taken the post in Brazil if he couldn’t take back the US.

@garysimmons1485 2 жыл бұрын

Will I watch Worlds? Yes. Do I think we will see stellar performances in the Pairs and Ladies events? No. The Men’s event , for me, is the only real competitive event. Hopefully, the performances won’t be as mediocre as I fear. That would just reiterate how dominant the Russian and Chinese skaters really are.

@cecilewhite1897 2 жыл бұрын

The Japanese and Korean ladies are really good. I think it will be these two countries on the podium or just Japan.

@garysimmons1485 2 жыл бұрын

@@cecilewhite1897 I expect the Japanese and Korean ladies to take the podium as well. They’re technically almost equal so I expect the marks to be very close, with no clear front runner.

@yugiohlegend 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The men’s competition is the only thing to look forward to imo. Without the Russian ladies, I have no desire to watch the women’s event at all. They bring so much power, artistry and character that’s going to be missing. Sure the competition will be tighter then without a Russian sweep, but that still doesn’t do anything for me…

@garysimmons1485 2 жыл бұрын

@@yugiohlegend Agreed.

@catherinetetreault8252 2 жыл бұрын

More interested in watching Worlds. More of a feeling that I will be watching only clean skaters, or closer to that. That makes it much better. I hope as many athletes as possible can be there. It will be a show of solidarity for Ukraine, or rather against their aggressors.

@user-vy6ct3zs8y 2 жыл бұрын

Russian athletes are clean!!!!! It’s not that he doesn’t want to know, and no one wants to tell the West that Ukraine, for 8 years, has been bombing its own citizens, killing grandfathers and old people, why are they silent about this?

@HayHay513 2 жыл бұрын

God, the Valeri Liukin abuse is SICKENING. USAG really does need an overhaul.

@Cooltiger28 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video? This has been a bad situation.

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@themangochannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for starting with the email interview with the Ukrainian federation person. I think it's important to put things into perspective that there is a literal invasion and war going on :o(

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@lyramusica4485 2 жыл бұрын

Personally, I think the ladies' competition will be more enjoyable because there is less likely to be corrupt judging and I would love to see Kaori and Wakaba have the chance to make the podium. They have both been robbed SO MUCH over the years in favor of the Eteri girls. Also rooting for Loena and the Korean girls. Definitely their chance to shine as well. As for the pairs, as much I do enjoy the Russian pair teams, I am really excited to see what is gonna happen because this competition looks so unpredictable with all the world top pairs not competiting. I am rooting for Riku and Ryuchi to win, personally. They are such a joy to watch and always so entertaining. Knowing them, they would probably be happy with any color medal they win, should they medal. On a side note, I am even more disgusted with Zhulin now for saying that Russia should be allowed to compete and whining about how unfair it is when two of his students are trapped in war-torn Ukraine right now because of the attacks conducted by his president.

@Ogusername-h7e 2 жыл бұрын

I can see Alexa Knierim leaving 2022 as Olympic and World champion.

@juanantoniomoreno3409 2 жыл бұрын

Denis Ablyazin's name appreared in Icarus documentary as a doped athlete in 2016.

@natusvincere966 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you had asked about where Shabotova was. Last I heard she was in Kiev. She liked Johnny Weir's recent post yesterday of him in a Ukrainian team jacket.

@fatimateresa19 2 жыл бұрын

She is in Moscow

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

I asked about all of the Olympic team members. She is an Olympic team member.

@janisseraneses4823 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the slots for Worlds 2023, I inquired about this and was given the answer that unless ISU makes a special exemption, the current rules would be followed. If ISU does make an exemption, I wonder if China would be included as the federation didn't really say why they're not sending skaters..

@iamsoverybored878 2 жыл бұрын

China will still send only get one skater next year in every discipline accept pairs even if they were sending there skaters to worlds.

@neuroscienxe9266 2 жыл бұрын

“There is a Third World War where only two countries are at war. Russia is at war with the whole world, and Ukraine is at war for the whole world.” That gave me chills.

@dpoynerLHS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave. Great interview. Personally I am much more interested in worlds now that Russia is not included. The ladies event will be much more fun to watch. The fact that Russia is removed can also have a longer effect in skating if this is a prolonged ban. They will be out of the sphere of influence and hopefully a lot of the block scoring and back door deals will stop. I will miss Sui and Han though.

@louisehancock324 2 жыл бұрын

More interesting for me.

@trisanatandler 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it doesn't matter to Putin or the Oligarchy when common people have no food. It reminds me of if there is no bread they should eat cake 👀👀👀👀👀.

@TheDarkette 2 жыл бұрын

I'm worried about how it's going for the Ukrainian ice dance's pair. I see they are posting on ig.

@natusvincere966 2 жыл бұрын

I don't find Averbukh's comment on Kamila being at the next Olympics to be "gaslighting". The girls with quads are going to be able to be competitive longer than the girls with triples. If you only have triple jumps it's a much bigger problem when you lose consistency than if you can still rotate quads and triple axels with perhaps a little less consistency. Yes Kostornaia is struggling with her 3A, but I don't think Valieva will have issues with at least her quads as she gets older.

@garyschnake3125 2 жыл бұрын

She needs to be drug free. Keep her away from her grandfather

@evamasters5028 2 жыл бұрын

She also has to survive another 4 years of eteri's training without career-ending injury. Keep her away from Eteri!

@allybeetulk1457 2 жыл бұрын

None of Eteri's students have made it past 17 yet. They lost triple jumps and stopped being competitive or were injured. If the earlier ones lost triples, it seems unlikely quads can be kept. Valieva will be 19 at the next Olympics. I would love to see her break the mould but it seems unlikely to-be able to 1 last past 18 and 2 keep quads until age 19. Time will tell and I hope I'm wrong.

@annakozlova2546 2 жыл бұрын

I am very disturbed by the news that China is going to miss World Championships this year. Why would that be? I have a suspicion it might be somehow related to the war. I pray China doesn't not join Russia in the war. Please update us if you find more info, Dave!

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@evamasters5028 2 жыл бұрын

I have worked with Chinese and can assure you that they will not join Putin in a war. They are much more subtle and self-interested. Whatever tale Putin spun to make them sign that "no limit agreement " before the war on Ukraine broke, it has begun to unravel as the rest of the world shuns and sanctions Russia.

@tracienieto2722 2 жыл бұрын

To answer your question, I am more interested 🤗

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

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@trodriguez6694 2 жыл бұрын

Dave do you know something about Ivan Shmuratko? The Ukrainian national champion. I am concerned for I understand he trains in Kyiv

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

I do not :(

@jjsmith4829 2 жыл бұрын

Dave have u ever had Natalia Linichuk on your show as a guest?

@arlettetrinidad5156 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Dave.😍

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

@kristi4113 2 жыл бұрын

I’m on edge thinking about Ukraine. I keep checking my news feed, refreshing and reading anything new. My heart hurts so bad for them, and I wish to God that it would be easy for the US and other nations to step into the fight. I think that’s what Putin wants, though, and he is using Ukraine to provoke. On the Worlds stuff, I think Kaori will win the ladies’. She would be a deserving champion and I back her 100%, no matter what anyone says in Moscow. Also, the Russian government has been living on borrowed time when it comes to sports. They had the doping scandal for Sochi and stuff, but I’m also a huge football fan. The Russian men were one of the WORST teams at Euro 2016 in France. They got their butts kicked every game, but miraculously two years later when they hosted the World Cup…they were in the knockout rounds. Now, football can be spastic, but not like that. I’d watch their matches, and I didn’t get the whole “fair game” vibe, you know what I’m saying? I thought they had a lot of calls they didn’t deserve. Putin was in attendance every time, too.

@colleenduffy1139 2 жыл бұрын

Liukin was such a crazy choice to lead USA gym in light of what they are suppossed to be putting behind them. Aside from the abuse, he has a reputation for getting his athletes injured, except for his daughter.

@iamsoverybored878 2 жыл бұрын

Actually his daughter did get injured alot during the 2005-2008 quad. There were times that all she did was uneven bars at World's and didn't compete in the all around. She was lucky she was injury free in 2008.

@colleenduffy1139 2 жыл бұрын

@@iamsoverybored878 You're right, I should have been more clear. A lot of his gymnasts like Ohashi had to end their careers very prematurely do to injury and his methods and technique have been blamed for that.

@barbaraczerwonka8297 2 жыл бұрын

I am soooo looking forward to the Worlds. I'm not happy because the Russians aren't going. I'm happy because we'll see a fairly justly judged competition with beautiful skating and choreography, no favouritism and no set podium!!!

@jordanfinley7342 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, what does Valeri Luikin have to do with figure skating…? I’m not able to watch the video right now and I’m curious…

@TheSkatingLesson 2 жыл бұрын

I cover more than just figure skating. And all of these sports intersect.

@jordanfinley7342 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSkatingLesson I’ve never watched a video of yours before, this just happened to pop up in my suggestions and I was confused why he would be talked about on a channel for skating. Thanks for replying. What does he have to do with this video in particular..? I don’t care for him tbh, he’s also abusive to who he coaches aside from his daughter.

@nicnoodles 2 жыл бұрын

I think it will be more interesting as well to see other skaters chances of grabbing a medal though many of the Russians who won last year won’t be able to defend their title, I do think it will be nice to not know who will be on the podium this time around, and know it’s clean skaters competing not to blame all Russians but we know it’s common still there.