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A group of Russian doctors flew to the clinic in Königssee, Germany, where Russian bobsledder Irina Skvortsova, who received serious injuries during a training descent on the track, is staying. This was stated by the head coach of the Russian bobsleigh team, Vladimir Lyubovitsky. “As far as I know, this decision was made at the level of the government of our country. The delegation includes several specialists in the injuries that were identified in Irina. There are no significant changes in Skvortsova’s condition. She is still in a state of artificial coma, but German doctors do not note any deterioration. Perhaps this in itself is good news. We are waiting for what Russian experts will say,” the All Sport agency quotes Lyubovitsky as saying.
Vylegzhanin and Legkov are winners of the race in Kuusamo
The second stage of the World Cup in cross-country skiing has ended in Kuusamo, Finland. Russians Maxim Vylegzhanin and Alexander Legkov finished second and third in the 15 km classic race. The Norwegian Peter Northug won. Sergei Novikov also entered the top ten, showing the sixth result.
The day before, Russian Irina Artemova, competing this season under the name Khazova, became the silver medalist in the classic ten-kilometer race. In the last kilometers of the distance, the Russian woman lost to the Finnish Aino Kaisa Saarinen, losing 13.1 seconds to the winner. Norway's Vibeke Skofterud finished third. Two more Russian skiers finished the race in the top ten. Natalya Korosteleva showed the fifth result, Olga Rocheva - the eighth.
A day earlier, Russian Nikita Kryukov became the bronze medalist in the classic sprint. Evgenia Shapovalova became fifth in the women's similar discipline.
Ovechkin is the best in Washington again
Hockey. NHL. Regular season. “New Jersey” – “Islanders” – 6:1, “Atlanta” – “Philadelphia” – 1:0 – Afinogenov “A” (0+1), “Buffalo” – “Carolina” - - 5:1, “Boston” – “Ottawa” – 4:3 B, “Colorado” – “Calgary” – 3:4 B, “Montreal” – “Washington” – 3:4 B - - Ovechkin “B” (1+1), “Pittsburgh” -- “Rangers” -- 8:3 -- Gonchar “P” (0+2), Malkin “P” (1+1), “Nashville” - - Florida - 4:1, St. Louis - Detroit - 3:4 B - Datsyuk D (0+1), Dallas - Tampa Bay - 4:3 OT, “Colorado” – “Minnesota” – 2:3 B, “Vancouver” – “Edmonton” – 7:3, “Los Angeles” – “Chicago” – 2:1 B .
Russians Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin contributed to the victories of their teams in the regular season matches of the National Hockey League (NHL). “Washington” beat “Montreal” on a foreign field. Ovechkin scored two points and was recognized as the first star of the meeting. The goalkeeper of the capital club Semyon Varlamov saved all three shots in the post-match series, and the decisive shootout was converted by Nicklas Backstrom.
Pittsburgh defeated the Rangers at home. The best was Sidney Crosby, who scored five points (3+2). Malkin, like Ovechkin, scored the puck and made an assist.
Detroit forward Pavel Datsyuk scored his shootout, and the Red Wings defeated St. Louis.
Kirilenko was injured again
Basketball. NBA. Regular season. “Washington” – “Charlotte” – 78:92, “Cleveland” – “Dallas” – 111:95, “Milwaukee” – “Orlando” – 98:100, “Utah” – “Portland” -- 108:92, "Golden State" -- "Lakers" -- 97:130.
“Utah” beat “Portland” on home floor in the regular season match – 108:92. Already in the first quarter, the hosts went ahead by 15 points (32:17) and subsequently did not allow the opponent to win back. The best players for Utah were Carlos Boozer (26 points, 12 rebounds) and Deron Williams (24 points, 15 assists). Their teammate Andrei Kirilenko played almost 14 minutes and scored six points. In the second half of the match, the Russian, who suffered a back injury, did not appear on the court. Brandon Roy scored 19 points for the visitors.
Ishchenko won the tournament in Canada
Russian Natalya Ishchenko won the prestigious international synchronized swimming tournament - FINA World Trophy in Montreal. In the soloist competition, the ten-time world champion and Olympic champion won a landslide victory with a total of 99.333 points. In the team tournament, the Russians took second place (98.333), losing one point to the hosts of the competition.
Domnina and Shabalin changed plans
The 2009 world champions in ice dancing, Russians Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin, announced that they would miss competitions and shows before the Russian Championship. According to the athletes, the original plans were to fly to Moscow in December to participate in the Crystal Ice show. However, due to health problems of the partner, this had to be abandoned. “We would be very happy to take part in this event, but now we cannot afford such a flight for the sake of one show,” says the official website of the Russian duo.
The skaters also added that upon Maxim’s return from Moscow, they returned to their normal training regimen and are preparing for the Russian Championship. “I can’t wait to finally present our Olympic programs to the audience and judges, to show the public the results of the creative process,” said the partner.
Kneib third at the second stage of the World Cup
At the second stage of the Luge World Cup in Igls, Austria, Russian Viktor Kneib showed the third result. The first and second places were taken by the Italians - Armin Zoggeler and Wilfried Huber. Silver medalist of the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Russian Albert Demchenko, finished ninth.
In the overall World Cup standings, Zoggeler strengthened his lead with 200 points. Demchenko dropped from third position to fifth with 109 points, and Kneib managed to rise to fourth place, three points ahead of his compatriot.
Lapikov earned silver at the World Championships
Russian weightlifter Dmitry Lapikov became the silver medalist of the World Weightlifting Championship in the weight category up to 105 kg. Lapikov's result in the double event is 416 kg. The Pole Marcin Dolega (421 kg) won the highest standard award, and Albert Kuzilov from Georgia (408 kg) won the bronze medal.
The world championship took place in the South Korean city of Goyang. According to its results, the Russian team earned four silver medals. In addition to Lapikov, the winners were Svetlana Tsarukaeva (up to 63 kg), Oksana Slivenko (up to 69 kg) and Tatyana Kashirina (over 75 kg).