Alina Zagitova
Olympic champion in figure skating Alina Zagitova Alina Zagitova posted on Instagram several photos with her dog and delighted the fans.
“Finally, together,” the athlete signed the picture in Russian and English. In the photo, she is sitting on the floor with a dog named Masaru. In the background there is a sofa with a soft toy – a copy of a dog.
Fans were delighted with the photo of the athlete with her beloved pet. “Our Star from the Land of the Rising Sun: Masaru, hello. Our beauty missed you “,” Our beloved girls are together again, waited! Alinka, so happy and Masya too “,” The best duet together again “, – they noted in the comments.
After successes at the 2018 Olympics, the Niigata Prefecture Administration and the Akita Inu Dog Protection Society presented Zagitova with a puppy, which the athlete named Masaru. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the dog ceremony for the skater.
Earlier in October, Zagitova's plans for the competitive season became known. The athlete will not take part in the stages of the World Grand Prix, as well as in the stages of the Russian Cup and the national championship. At the moment, the skater has focused on filming the show “Ice Age”, where she acts as co-host of Alexei Yagudin.
In December 2019, Zagitova suspended her career. In addition to the gold in the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, the athlete has won victories at the World and European Championships, as well as in the Grand Prix finals.
