Zagitova Shifting from Rink to Ring! Her Boxing Match is Already Set!

Alina Zagitova, who won the gold medal in women’s figure skating at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, will try boxing, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported. Zagitova posted on her Instagram account, “I am preparing for a new challenge.”

Zagitova also showed a photo of herself in front of a mirror wearing green boxing gloves. Dressed in a black shirt and black spats, Zagitova wears her hair pulled back to create a brave aura. She is in a fighting pose with her right hand next to her chin and her left hand in front of her. She is standing on tiptoe and looks as if she is about to deliver a sharp jab.

Zagitova, a figure skater born in 2002, won gold at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics at the young age of 15 years and 9 months. However, after that, her performance declined due to poor health, and she decided to suspend her participation in competitions. She did not just retire, but commented that she had no intention of standing still or leaving.

Under such circumstances, she participated in ice shows and other events. Then, she appeared at the “Russian Figure Skating Championships” as a member of the media. She was also invited to be a reporter at the Beijing Olympics, and said, “I miss it. I am very happy to be able to immerse myself in this atmosphere again,” she wrote in her posts.

Zagitova, who is known as a pro-Japanese person, fell in love with an Akita dog during her stay in Japan before the PyeongChang Olympics, where she won the gold medal, and the Akita Inu Preservation Society donated a female Akita dog to Zagitova. The dog was named “Masaru” (meaning victory).

Zagitova’s boxing challenge has been met with surprise in Japan. Some people in Japan were surprised to hear that Zagitova would be taking on boxing. What a surprise!” “It’s good to try something new.” On the other hand, there are many fans who are puzzled by the sudden news of her switch to boxing in war-ravaged Russia.

According to RIA Novosti, the match will be an exhibition match, and the opponent will be revealed in the future.

From the rink to the ring. She will surely give her fans a match to watch!