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A Belgian newspaper (Het Laatste Nieuws) report on Loena winning silver medal at Worlds :cheer:

 

https://www.hln.be/meer-sport/loena-hendrickx-daags-na-zilveren-wk-medaille-geweldig-om-te-lezen-dat-ik-vicewereldkampioene-ben~ab7e5ea2/

 

A few highlights from the article:

 

•She was accompanied not only by her coach and brother Jorik, her choreographer Adam Solya, her physiotherapist Ellen Jacobs also came along and helped monitor her injury and treated it between her practices and the skates.

•She is now better able to take ahold of her situation, not lose control during competition, which was shown by her clean performance not only in SP but also in FS (as opposed to her performance in Euros, where she nailed the SP but not the FS).

•She won the medal for herself (especially after everything she'd been through, her back injury and the recovery afterwards...), but also for Belgium, and she dedicated the win for her mother's birthday (who had her birthday Saturday this week (so, yesterday from when I post this 🙈🙈)).

•This is the highest achievement by a Belgian single figure skater since...well, the start of the Worlds (yeah, really(!!)). The last Belgian Worlds medallist was a pairs team winning gold twice in the few years after WW II, and the highest achievement for Belgian single skaters before Loena's Worlds silver medal was Kevin Van Der Perren's Euros Bronze, in 2003 and 2007.

 

I could translate other points from the article upon request, but the gist of it I think has been reported in other news sources as well (like how the Russians are blocked from competing, etc.)

 

Once again, Proficiat Loena! :cheer::cheer::cheer:, now enjoy your rest and recovery :coolio:

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1 hour ago, Figure_Frenzy said:

A Belgian newspaper (Het Laatste Nieuws) report on Loena winning silver medal at Worlds :cheer:

 

https://www.hln.be/meer-sport/loena-hendrickx-daags-na-zilveren-wk-medaille-geweldig-om-te-lezen-dat-ik-vicewereldkampioene-ben~ab7e5ea2/

 

A few highlights from the article:

 

•She was accompanied not only by her coach and brother Jorik, her choreographer Adam Solya, her physiotherapist Ellen Jacobs also came along and helped monitor her injury and treated it between her practices and the skates.

•She is now better able to take ahold of her situation, not lose control during competition, which was shown by her clean performance not only in SP but also in FS (as opposed to her performance in Euros, where she nailed the SP but not the FS).

•She won the medal for herself (especially after everything she'd been through, her back injury and the recovery afterwards...), but also for Belgium, and she dedicated the win for her mother's birthday (who had her birthday Saturday this week (so, yesterday from when I post this 🙈🙈)).

•This is the highest achievement by a Belgian single figure skater since...well, the start of the Worlds (yeah, really(!!)). The last Belgian Worlds medallist was a pairs team winning them twice in the few years after WW II, and the highest achievement for Belgian single skaters before Loena's Worlds silver medal was Kevin Van Der Perren's Euros Bronze, in 2003 and 2007.

 

I could translate other points from the article upon request, but the gist of it I think has been reported in other news sources as well (like how the Russians are blocked from competing, etc.)

 

Once again, Proficiat Loena! :cheer::cheer::cheer:, now enjoy your rest and recovery :coolio:

 

Thank you for the summary, @Figure_Frenzy :10742289: 

 

What a huge achievement :tumblr_inline_ncmif5EcBB1rpglid: Congratulations :tumblr_inline_nhkezmYSxk1qid2nw:

I hope she gets more recognition and that her success inspires the next generation :tumblr_llidknnxec1qzbrv5::tumblr_inline_n18qrbDQJn1qid2nw::tumblr_llidknnxec1qzbrv5:

 

 

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21 hours ago, turquoiseblue said:

Oleksandra and Maksym posted a video of their RD to the original version of the music with a voice over of President Zelenskyy. It's a shame that ISU didn't allow them to use the original one... :weeping:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbilNE5oDk8/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbip4TqIozA/

 

On his Instagram stories, Maksym shared a video posted by Zelenskyy, asking people to watch until the end:

 

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Warning: It contains graphic and disturbing images.

 

Here is the link to the video:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbfwBx8g0kJ/ :sad-smiley-046:

 

 

 

Severin Kiefer's new Instagram post:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbkGnN7o7z7/

 

He has been very vocal and showing support and solidarity since the beginning of Russian invasion. He has even spoken out on his Instagram stories tagging ISU several times :worship: :tumblr_m230o5o5Gg1qfamg6::tumblr_m230ouoWHD1qfamg6::tumblr_m230o5o5Gg1qfamg6:

 

ISU regarded their new RD music as propaganda and even complained about their costumes :14066882::13877886:

 

Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation has published a statement and a letter:

Звернення до ISU
26 March 2022

 

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Appeal to ISU

 

The Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation (UFSF) has asked the International Skating Union (ISU) to clarify the situation regarding the recognition of the "propaganda" music to the rhythmic dance of Ukrainian duo Alexandra Nazarova and Maxim Nikitin at the World Championships in France in Montpellier. 

 

It will be recalled that in view of the war waged by the Russian aggressor in Ukraine, in which the occupiers destroyed cities and killed civilians, the skaters changed their rhythm dance and chose Jamala's song "1944" and Ukrainian folk song "Oh in the meadow red viburnum" . In the version previously presented to ISU, the first part of the program organically sounded a 15-second appeal to peace of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. However, the ISU regarded this composition as "propaganda", contrary to the Code of Ethics of the organization, and also complained about the costumes of athletes. In this regard, the Union intended to impose a ban on the use of this music in the program of the Ukrainian duo, which threatened the participation of Nazarova and Nikitin in the championship.  

 

UFSF responded immediately to the unprecedented situation by negotiating and sending a letter to the ISU. As a result, Ukrainian athletes were able to perform a prepared rhythmic dance (unfortunately, without the words of the President of Ukraine) and he found a strong emotional response and support from the audience, who stood and applauded our dancers. At the same time, the UFSF would like to receive reasoned explanations from ISU, as well as the reaction of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to the recognition of the "propaganda" musical work, with which, by the way, Ukrainian singer Jamala won Eurovision in 2016.

 

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New interview with Oleksandra & Maksym (English subtitles):

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbm2X-DlH6B/

 

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"We were able to show and tell about all the horror that is happening in Ukraine. We explained and reported that this is a brutal fascist war against a free nation and people. We have gained great confidence - we are right, because the whole world supports us."

 

💙💛Ukrainian dance couple Oleksandra Nazarova and Maksym Nikitin fought for themselves and Ukrainians at the World Figure Skating Championships. Their performance of Jamala's song "1944" and "Red Viburnum" by Andriy Khlyvnyuk flew all over the world.

 

⛸What they wanted to convey whether they succeeded and why they did not perform the final dance - said in a comment. See⬆

 

@jamalajaaa
@isufigureskating
@skateukraineorg
@andriihorolski

 

Jamala posted a video of Oleksandra and Maksym's RD on Instagram :tumblr_lkl6q24eyw1qfamg6::tumblr_m230oqZJaS1qfamg6:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbkQgtjr5kE/

 

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My winners ❤️🔥

 

Breaking out of the bombing of Kharkiv, Alexander Nazarov and Maxim Nikitin were able to represent our country at the World Figure Skating Championships in France. I know that preparing for tears has been difficult. I know you changed the music at the last minute. I know that with people like you, there can be no doubt about the victory of our country.

 

@maxxxnik, @aleksandralfs
My pride. Pride of all Ukraine.

 

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Loena's new Instagram post :img_21:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbvTphEoGID/

 

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Tears of happiness
The end of an incredible season!
Going into this season with no expectations and ending it with a lot of new achievements. Crazy, no other word can describe my season beter then this. 🤩

~ First Grand Prix medal 🥉
~ First European small medal 🥈
~ First Olympic diploma 📜8️⃣
~ First World smal medals 🥈🥈
~ First World big medal 🥈

Dreams do come true as long as you believe in yourself. Always keep working hard and never give up! 💕

 

:congratualtions:

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Team Austria's continued support for Ukraine :tumblr_m230o5o5Gg1qfamg6::tumblr_m230ouoWHD1qfamg6::tumblr_m230o5o5Gg1qfamg6:

 

There will be a charity show in Salzburg on 9 April, and all proceeds will be donated to aid organizations in Ukraine. Fans have a chance to win private training sessions with Miriam and Severin :figure-skating-smiley:

 

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxvmoWrDFb/

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Dear skating friends!

 

An exciting season is coming to an end and we would like to have a nice event at the end and make a small contribution to the war in Ukraine.
We would be delighted if many of you would join us and bring your friends and family to the Charity Show of the Salzburg Figure Skating Association for the Ukraine at Saturday 09.04.2022 13:15-15:15

 

Venue:
Salzburg Volksgarten ice arena

 

Purpose:
The net proceeds of the event will be donated to a relief organisation for Ukraine.

 

Free admission

 

Programme:

Performances by Salzburg figure skaters and Friends.
Afterwards Friends + Family Skating for all skaters possible

 

Tombola with great prizes

An individually tailored free skating dress
Private training session with Miriam Ziegler and Severin Kiefer
Original merchandise from the European Championships, World Championships and Olympic Games
Private boxing training for you with up to 3 friends, etc.

 

Sale of artwork by the young Salzburg artist Stevie Klinar
http://www.klinar.at/

The proceeds from the sale of the paintings will also be donated.

 

Food and drinks will be provided.

Masks are compulsory in the hall.

Access via the athletes' entrance (glass door from the rear car park).

 

#FigureSkating #westandwithukraine

 

 

From Severin's Instagram stories :2thumbsup:

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Olga shared information about the organization in Prague that collects and sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine. She said that her father works with them and that everything reaches the right destination. 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbup_j9Ngh_/

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Dear friends and everyone who reads this post,

 

all of you probably already know that there is a war going on in Ukraine. Unfortunately, many people are still sitting there in shelters and cannot leave the country. They need humanitarian aid.

 

Fortunately, there are many organizations that do this. And here is one more of them.

 

Fügnerovo nám. 5, 12000, Nové Město, Prague.

 

This is the Czech address where humanitarian aid can be sent. From there, the guys take it to western Ukraine and finally deliver it to the cities in Ukraine that need it the most. My dad works with these people and therefore it is guaranteed that all the goods reach the right destination.

 

If you want to help a Ukrainian who is now in difficult military conditions in some way, then send humanitarian aid to this address.

 

Here is also the contact of the person who does all this and can tell you in more detail about the organization or answer your questions.

+420770614714 her name is Kira

 

Thanks in advance to everyone who will take part in this support or is already taking it.
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#standwithukraine #humanitarianaid #humanitärehilfe #forukraine #saveukrainianpeople #ukraine #україна

 

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On 4/2/2022 at 12:00 AM, turquoiseblue said:

Team Austria's continued support for Ukraine :tumblr_m230o5o5Gg1qfamg6::tumblr_m230ouoWHD1qfamg6::tumblr_m230o5o5Gg1qfamg6:

 

There will be a charity show in Salzburg on 9 April, and all proceeds will be donated to aid organizations in Ukraine. Fans have a chance to win private training sessions with Miriam and Severin :figure-skating-smiley:

 

OVIgyNU.jpeg

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbxvmoWrDFb/

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From Severin's Instagram stories :2thumbsup:

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They have raised more than 4000€ for Ukraine :tumblr_m230oqZJaS1qfamg6::tumblr_lkl6q24eyw1qfamg6::10742289::tumblr_lkl6q24eyw1qfamg6::tumblr_m230oqZJaS1qfamg6:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcLq-JDreFv/

 

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💙💛 Skating for Ukraine 💙💛

 

In blue and yellow colours, big skating stars and little ice stars showed a colourful programme at our charity skating for Ukraine!

 

We would like to thank 💛 our guest stars: @olgamikutina as well as the two Ukrainian junior dance couples Iryna Pidgaina / Artem Koval and Marii Pinchuk / Mykyta Pogorielov.

 

More than 4000€ could be raised, which will now be donated for the help in Ukraine!

 

Thank you very much for your support!

 


Olga's Instagram post :tumblr_lkl6q24eyw1qfamg6::tumblr_m230oqZJaS1qfamg6:

 

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Skating for 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 💛💙

Thank you very much @eisteamsalzburg @skateaustria for organizing this charity show and for inviting me to perform here. It's great that so many people are on the side of Ukraine and support it🇺🇦 together we will overcome everything!


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Vielen Dank @eisteamsalzburg @skateaustria für die Organisation dieser Charity-Show und die Einladung, hier aufzutreten. Toll, dass so viele Menschen auf der Seite der Ukraine stehen und sie unterstützen🇺🇦 gemeinsam werden wir alles überstehen!


📸 Christian Koehler
📸 Astrid Hohla

#ukraine #standforukraine #show #ukrainenevergiveup #victory #победа #україна #figureskating #salzburg #ice #eis #eiskunstlauf #olgamikutina #skateaustria #stopwarinukraine

 

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Loena Hendrickx was celebrating her season's achievements (4th place Euros, Olympic diploma (8th place), and Worlds silver medallist) with her old skating club (Nieuw Olympia Turnhout) in Turnhout, banquet galore :cheer:

 

https://m.gva.be/cnt/dmf20220412_97340028

 

A pleasant event all around, she celebrated with Jorik and her fellow (now former) skating club members, Shirley, Johanna and Nathalie (who are now synchro skaters, skating in Tilburg (NL) and Deurne). The place where they had the banquet, the ice rink the club owned actually already closed in 2016, at its peak it had 330 members, now it was only down to 5 (including Loena), there was an attempt to make a new ice rink but an investor pulled out from the plan :/ .

 

Oh well, here's hoping to future skaters in Turnhout finding out a way to go on, somehow...:smiley-angelic001:

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On 4/14/2022 at 5:00 PM, Figure_Frenzy said:

Loena Hendrickx was celebrating her season's achievements (4th place Euros, Olympic diploma (8th place), and Worlds silver medallist) with her old skating club (Nieuw Olympia Turnhout) in Turnhout, banquet galore :cheer:

 

https://m.gva.be/cnt/dmf20220412_97340028

 

A pleasant event all around, she celebrated with Jorik and her fellow (now former) skating club members, Shirley, Johanna and Nathalie (who are now synchro skaters, skating in Tilburg (NL) and Deurne). The place where they had the banquet, the ice rink the club owned actually already closed in 2016, at its peak it had 330 members, now it was only down to 5 (including Loena), there was an attempt to make a new ice rink but an investor pulled out from the plan :/ .

 

Oh well, here's hoping to future skaters in Turnhout finding out a way to go on, somehow...:smiley-angelic001:

 

That's sweet :tumblr_inline_nhkezsTB3v1qid2nw: I'm happy for her :tumblr_inline_n2pje2YFXq1qdlkyg:

 

It's sad to learn that a club that once had 330 members now has only 5 :( I hope they will have a new rink in the near future :fingerscrossed:

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Maksym has posted photos of the destroyed ice rink in Kharkiv :tumblr_inline_ncmif7esGm1rpglid:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccnn8iLIm9e/

 

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This is our ice rink in Kharkov! RUSSIAN FASCISTS BOMBED IT!!! Of course, as soon as we win, it will be restored! But for this, every culprit must be punished. I really hope that for a long time we will not see Russian athletes at various international competitions! As long as their army of pedophiles, under orders from a cowardly leadership, will continue to destroy our homes, our schools, hospitals and sports complexes. Death to fascism and death to VLADIMIR PUTIN!!

 

 

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