“Athletes are not gods”: Navka explained the tragedy with Kostomarov

Famous figure skater Tatyana Navka called Roman Kostomarov “very strong”

Famous Russian figure skater Tatyana Navka in an interview aif.ru among other topics, she answered a question about the situation with Roman Kostomarov.

The tragedy with figure skater Romanov Kostomarov shocked the country, Vladimir Polupanov, the author of the publication, noted in a conversation with Navka. Some people are perplexed how this could happen to an athlete, because, it would seem, they have a strong body, strong immunity … However, there is another side to the coin: it is believed that professional sports take strength and health. To which Tatyana Navka replied that, contrary to popular belief, “athletes are not gods, but also people.” So anything can happen to them.

She recalled that there are many examples from life when an athlete is injured on the eve of the most important competitions for him or when athletes are forced to leave the sport for health reasons, without having achieved the “cherished pedestal”.

And here, according to Navka, “fortitude and character” are important. It is important, “do not break, continue to live.”

“The novel is very strong,” the skater emphasized, expressing confidence that “everything will be fine.” She also said that Roman Kostomarov is actively undergoing rehabilitation, and that he has a positive trend.

She added that everyone is with him – both his family and all his comrades and colleagues. “Millions of people from all over the country support him,” Navka said. Roman himself is aware of this support, and “it gives him strength.”