Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, the world figure skating champion, will not compete in the upcoming season. Reports from RIA News confirm the decision, which sees the 26-year-old prioritizing performances in ice shows over traditional season competitions.
Sources indicate that Tuktamysheva has chosen to pause the season’s events and dedicate her time to live performances on ice, shifting focus from competition to entertainment and show programs.
Earlier, she spoke in an interview with socialbites.ca about continuing to perform at major events, including anticipated appearances at the Russian Grand Prix stages during the 2023/24 season. The opening stage occurred in Ufa on October 15, setting the tone for the circuit that year.
On December 24, Tuktamysheva placed bronze at the Russian Championship with a total of 241.72 points, while Sofia Akatieva topped the standings with 249.74 points and Kamila Valieva claimed second with 247.32 points. These results highlighted the depth of talent in Russian ladies’ skating during that season [RIA News].
In the prior year, the skater had claimed victory on the 4th stage of the Russian Grand Prix in Moscow and the 6th stage in Perm, underscoring her continued competitiveness on the national stage.
Reflecting on her earlier career, 2022 brought Tuktamysheva a silver medal at the World Championships in singles and a world team title, underscoring her status as one of the sport’s standout performers on the world stage [RIA News].
In August, she shared plans that after wrapping up her athletic career she would pursue opportunities as a television host, signaling a transition toward broadcasting and media work beyond skating [RIA News].
Previously, she had discussed exploring coaching as well, indicating a willingness to stay connected to the sport through guiding younger skaters and sharing her experience with the next generation [RIA News].