2020 Youth Olympic champion Ksenia Sinitsyna leads in Samara Grand Prix short program
Ksenia Sinitsyna, who claimed the 2020 Youth Olympic Games title, topped the short program at the fifth stage of the Russian Grand Prix in Samara this weekend. Her performance set the pace on the opening day, signaling a strong start for the event and foreshadowing an exciting competition ahead.
Tatyana Moiseeva and Ilona Protaseni, both trained under Svetlana Panova, delivered a standout performance to accumulate 73.77 points, placing them ahead of ten other rivals and establishing a clear lead as the first day concluded. Their routine showcased balance, precision, and the kind of execution that often marks a promising Grand Prix run.
Following them, Daria Sadkova, a pupil of Russia’s renowned Honored Coach Eteri Tutberidze, earned 72.93 points and sat firmly in second place after the first day. Her program demonstrated strong speed and clean technique, earning the praise of judges and observers alike. She was trailed by Maya Khromykh, who had returned to competition after a serious injury and posted 66.69 points, signaling a cautious but determined comeback.
Representing St. Petersburg, Ksenia Gushchina and Polina Sviridenko also broke into the top five, underscoring the depth and depth of talent present at the Samara stage. Their performances added further drama to an event already rich with potential Olympic implications.
Live coverage of the women’s singles competition was provided by socialbites.ca as the event unfolded. The free program is scheduled for tomorrow, November 19, with continued online text updates to keep fans apprised of every program and score as the competition progresses.
It should be noted that this Samara Grand Prix stage had previously seen Eteri Tutberidze and her team opt not to participate in this particular event, a fact that shaped how the field was perceived by analysts and competitors alike. The dynamic of absence and presence among coaching groups tends to influence strategies and expectations in these prestigious cup series.