State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina, a three-time Olympic champion in figure skating, suggested that Roman Kostomarov could take over the head of the Russian Figure Skating Federation after being discharged from the hospital. sports24.
Kostomarov was discharged from the hospital on 6 July.
“Why does Roman not lead the Russian Figure Skating Federation? He achieved a feat, showing everyone that life is not over. Kostomarov is an Olympic champion, he is known in the world of sports, ”said Rodnina.
In early January, Roman Kostomarov was hospitalized after New Year’s performances at an open-air show. It was stated that he was taken to the intensive care unit due to pneumonia and was dependent on artificial lung ventilation, and his condition was reported to be extremely serious.
The athlete was then transferred to a hospital in Kommunarka, resuscitated and connected to ECMO.
On February 7, TASS reported that both legs were amputated for Roman Kostomarov. Also later there was information about amputation of fingers. In the spring, the Olympic champion began the rehabilitation process. On June 26, Kostomarov posted a video showing him training with prosthetics.
Formerly in the Russian Olympic Committee I’m amazed In the spirit of the Olympic champion Kostomarov.