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Figure skating star Trusova returned to the international arena as an individual neutral. She temporarily placed third in the short program at Shenzhen Station. She became the focal point of photos taken of the skaters holding her son, showing her new life of balancing motherhood and competition following her return.
This is obviously a singles skating competition, but why are there two people in the picture of the skaters on the big screen at the venue?
In the 2026 China Cup World Figure Skating Grand Prix, which started in Shenzhen on the 6th, Alexandra Trusova, the “quadruple jump queen”, who returned to the international arena in September this year and competed as a neutral, made her first appearance in the Grand Prix series after five years and temporarily ranked third in the women’s singles short program with 72.37 points.
Affectionately called “Sasha” by Chinese netizens, she drew applause as soon as she appeared in blue. In addition to the excitement on the court, photos of the players appearing on the big screen since their debut also attracted a lot of attention.
In a departure from the usual personal photos of players, “Sasha” is wearing casual sportswear, smiling and holding a little boy. The on-screen name is no longer the familiar “Trusova”, but her married name “Alexandra Ignatova”.
This special “competition partner” is his son Mikhail, who was born in August last year.
“I took my child with me during this competition. I asked him if I could take a photo with him. After getting permission, I took him with me. It’s so cute.” After the game, Ignatova raised the corners of her mouth and explained to reporters the origin of the photo.
The International Skating Union (ISU) is stillsocial media The account posted a video of mother and son and jokingly said: “Ignatova’s new coach has started working. Welcome to the team, Mikhail!”
This “new coach” who is just over a year old has a very busy schedule ahead. After the China Cup, he will fly to the United States with his mother to participate in the next Grand Prix. From dedicating herself to training and competing to now traveling with her children, Ignatova’s life as an athlete has undergone tremendous changes over the years.
