To judge Lipnitskaya only on the tournament in Bratislava, it is not necessary

This level of ability of the Olympic champion in 2014 Figure Skating Julia Lipnitskaya will show only the competition level of the Grand Prix and above, do not judge her for her performances in the "Challenger" series, said the agency "F-Sport" prize-winner of world and European championships Arthur Gachinsky .

Lipnitskaya on Monday because of injury appeared with the first stage of the Grand Prix series, which will be held October 21-23 in Chicago. On the "Challenger" in Bratislava, the Russian has won the second place with 165.46 points in the end, her long program was estimated at 102.30 points (fifth result). Later, the vice-president of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FFKKR) Alexander Lakernik expressed the view that any program athletes do not correspond to the level of its tasks.

"I wish Julia speedy recovery so that it will get in shape for the season, because he soon will be in full swing. I do not know the nature of her injuries, but, of course, on the stages of the Grand Prix and shows the current level of form, condition. Competition in Bratislava was nothing more than a screening, but this start is not necessary to judge its condition, "- said Gachinsky phone.

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