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Kamila Valieva

dante

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Kamila is so smart and diplomatic. She sometimes struggles finding the right words, but she would never blurt out words that would be misinterpreted by someone.

Olga Ermolina is an experienced and very delicate interviewer, but when she asked:
"Are your trainings hard work or fun?"
Kamila had to reply:
"Both hard work and fun."
"Which is more?"
She mumbled for a few seconds, but then firmly insisted: "This is hard work and fun. Neither is more." This is how you avoid a question, any answer on which would either derogate your school's famous hard working or present the school as the rumored robotic factory.
 

Edwin

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Kamila is so smart and diplomatic. She sometimes struggles finding the right words, but she would never blurt out words that would be misinterpreted by someone.

Olga Ermolina is an experienced and very delicate interviewer, but when she asked:
"Are your trainings hard work or fun?"
Kamila had to reply:
"Both hard work and fun."
"Which is more?"
She mumbled for a few seconds, but then firmly insisted: "This is hard work and fun. Neither is more." This is how you avoid a question, any answer on which would either derogate your school's famous hard working or present the school as the rumored robotic factory.

She is a gem, still unspoilt. But like you observed, aware of her responsibilities in protecting Khrustalniy's image. And of course, Olga Ermolina is not out to find dirt or create controversy.
With all the kids eagerly checking their own and others social medias at every opportunity when not on active duty, I presume they have received basic media training and social media awareness courses now. Kanysheva was also firm in keeping some things private in her interview.
 

Edwin

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LOL, trying to disclose the mystery behind Valiyeva's FP Test Skate one point deduction in this blog: https://www.sports.ru/tribuna/blogs/suspense_v_figurke/2534615.html

"As you can see, at the Test Skates of the junior team in Novogorsk, 3 judges at the same time evaluated the skaters. For comparison, in official competitions there are usually from 5 to 9 judges.
Kamila Valiyeva performed all the elements in the free program cleanly, without under rotations or edge calls. Therefore, they are evaluated for positive GOE (markup for execution).
You can view the protocol in full resolution at: https://i.trbna.com/preset/wysiwyg/f/a1/20428b8eb11e99b6cd76da6667122.jpeg
Of the jumpi elements, the judges liked the cascade of 3L + 3T most of all. By all judges, it is rated at +4.
The judges rated the most difficult 4T at C (+3) grade. Honestly, a little greedy.
But for the famous "Bedouin spins" Kamila was awarded the maximum +5 GOE."

"Another thing is surprising - why did the judges slap a one point deduction in Test Skates for the supposedly late start (long preparation before the start of the program)? Was it really necessary to point this out to the athlete at this moment outside of official competition?
Kamila, most likely, did not even expect such a deduction in Test Skates. After all, according to official rules, judges could also mark down for a costume mismatch, but something still stopped them from taking such a bold step. Oh yes, these are just Test Skates, which are always held in the format of an extended workout.
In general, Kamila Valiyeva getting a one point reduction in this case was completely undeserved."

"To summarize the free skate:
Elements: 82.20, Components: 64.67 Deductions: -1.00 = Total Points: 145.87
At first glance, it’s pretty good, but the judges clearly cheated on Kamila’s components. By comparison, Yevgeniya Medvyedeva received 72.97 points for components at the 2019 World Championships in Japan. Plus for the elements 76.60, which added up to 149.57 points in the free program: https://i.trbna.com/preset/wysiwyg/2/c3/5488eb8ec11e9b649e54335053c82.jpeg"

"Is Kamila skating worse, with a 4T, an advanced level of artistry and incredible rotations? Of course not, the traditional underestimation of points by juniors simply affected her score, which, incidentally, is contrary to ISU rules.
Nowhere in the ISU regulations does it say that judges must pay attention to the age or rank of the athlete when grading the performance. Every time, the skate at hand should be evaluated, regardless of all other factors and 'past merits'.

Nevertheless, judges with an enviable zeal continue to give less points to juniors, especially for components. It is reassuring that the situation usually normalizes when an athlete moves to an adult level.
The assessment was also influenced by the fact that, in compliance with the rules, juniors skate a slightly facilitated program - without the choreo requirement of ChSq1.
However, even in this situation, Kamila confidently surpassed Medvyedeva by a decent 5.6 points in tech. But we are dealing with the first skater in the world to leap a Quad Salchow on Twitter!"

"Well, congratulations to Kamila Valiyeva on her outstanding performance, which can rightfully be called the best among all juniors and even those juniors at past Test Skates.
Continuing the good tradition of Eteri Tutberidze's group, the battle of quads is ensured in the new season not only at senior, but also at junior level.

We can only admire one other magnificent 4T from warmups before the skate, which, due to the operator’s oversight, did not appear in the live broadcast, but was filmed from the stands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eiz0QLZRonE"

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The conclusion of juniors having greater difficulty, better and cleaner skills than many of the seniors was also made in the interview with ISU specialist Kuznetsov.
 
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Edwin

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A last snippet of the interviews or quotes collected from Kamila at the Test Skates: https://sport.business-gazeta.ru/news/243059

My take on " Kamila Valiyeva: I know only two words in Tatar: Isemeses and Rehmet "

Kamila Valiyeva, 13 year old pupil of coach Eteri Tutberidze, commented on the free program in the Test Skates of the Russian national team in Novogorsk.

- The first jump element was a quadruple Toeloop, which the skater successfully performed. This is the first quadruple in Valiyeva’s career.
K: I was calm. I just went out and set it up like a triple. I performed normally, was less nervous than yesterday.
- What do you think when you go into a jump?
K: I’m thinking about how to enter it correctly. I do what the coaches tell me. I'm trying to repeat everything to the point.
- How did the trainers rate your skate?
K: Praisingly, but they said that the exit from the jump lacked a little.
- What is the main idea of ​​your program?
K: I haven’t thought about the images yet, I don’t want to reveal everything before the start of the season.
- Do you like this music?
K: Yes very. I often listen to it.
- What kind of music are you listening to?
K: Different. Pop music, I guess.
- From the boarding it seems that you are in perfect shape. But this is August. How do you do it?
K: I'm ready for seven out of ten points. It can be even better, but overall it's okay.
- You have very good landings, you can hardly hear when you touch the ice. Are you training this moment?
K: I try to take off on the toepick so that the exit will be better. At first I specially trained this moment, but now everything comes by itself as if on automatic.
- How much do you weigh?
K: 35 kilograms.
- And height?
K: 150 centimeters.
- Do you speak Tatar?
K: Almost not. In Tatar, I know only two words: ismesez and rehmet”

Kamila Valiyeva began figure skating in Kazan in the group of coach Kseniya Ivanova. The skater moved to Tutberidze in May 2018.

PS: Ismesez means 'hello'
while rehmet means 'thank you'
 

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Edwin

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She has replaced Usacheva at the JGP France. She will make her JGP debut in less than two weeks. Can't wait.

http://www.isuresults.com/events/cat03109474.htm

Me too. How is attendance usually in Courcheval? It seems to me one of the more prestigious stages of JPG by comparison. Not that is really matters, but if French TV picks up on Valiyeva, it could elevate her prestige.

Hoping for some nice reports in the French press later, there are probably several figure skating magazines accredited.
 

The Finn

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Kamila has been assigned to the JGP Russia. So, it looks like 1st and 4th JGP events for her.
 

Azikin

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Me too. How is attendance usually in Courcheval? It seems to me one of the more prestigious stages of JPG by comparison. Not that is really matters, but if French TV picks up on Valiyeva, it could elevate her prestige.

Hoping for some nice reports in the French press later, there are probably several figure skating magazines accredited.

I really hope there won't be an empty stadium... to see both Kamila and Maya, oh my....
 

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I really hope there won't be an empty stadium... to see both Kamila and Maya, oh my....

There was nearly empty stadium three years ago in St. Gervais at Alina's debut, I'm afraid this won't be much better.
 

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There was nearly empty stadium three years ago in St. Gervais at Alina's debut, I'm afraid this won't be much better.

i would have to say Kamila is more popular at her JGP debut than Alina was and has definitely been known as one to watch for at least a year. i don't remember there being much hype around Alina back then as there is for Kamila now, she didn't really get it until she started winning everything into her junior season. i wouldn't doubt many people will come to see her.
 

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i would have to say Kamila is more popular at her JGP debut than Alina was and has definitely been known as one to watch for at least a year. i don't remember there being much hype around Alina back then as there is for Kamila now, she didn't really get it until she started winning everything into her junior season. i wouldn't doubt many people will come to see her.

It's true Alina was practically unknown during the time of her debut, while Kamila and others have some name already (partially also due to the success of those older skaters from the team like Alina and Zhenya), but I wouldn't overestimate it, last year Sasha, Alyona and Anna (even in her debut) had already some name too but stadiums weren't exactly overcrowded. Unfortunately, I will be glad if this will be different during JGP, not only in France.
 

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Kamila is definitely much more well known than Alina was at her debut. Not just because of the quad, but because of the swan lake video from years ago and her participation in various galas/shows (Crystal Rink anniversary, Cup of Russia, Ice show in Germany? (I believe) Team Tutberidze Champions on Ice, etc.)

I hope this means she won’t be performing for an empty arena.
 

dante

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i don't remember there being much hype around Alina back then as there is for Kamila now

But I doubt anyone will beat the record of Anna Shcherbakova who had more posts in her thread by the time she debuted internationally than then-reigning senior world champion.
 

Edwin

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Ladies and gentlemen, Girl on the Ball :love:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZc8tpdVVhA

Really, really nice clip. Seamless montage with clips from Test Skates, solo dance in the dry hall, Tutberidze's Show of Champions and back.

Those vertical split spins from high above are just divine. Good job, 1TV to use that source material to present this wonderful skater to the world.

Kamila has been invited to visit the granddaughter of Pablo Picasso, she might want to accept the invitation after season's closed.
 
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