In the new episode of the "Alina. Novogorsk" series, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva will talk about her path to the coveted victory, as well as the strength of character and genuine passion for the sport that help an athlete maintain self-confidence even in the most difficult moments.
Olympic champions Alexei Nemov, Evgeniya Kanaeva, and Svetlana Zhurova, USSR Honored Coach Olga Buyanova, Honored Master of Sports in fencing Olga Lobyntseva, and Egle Abruzzini, President of the Technical Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (1984–2008), will also share their thoughts. Each of them, in their own way, will share what the word "champion" means.
Today, Alina Kabaeva actively shares her experience with young athletes, assisting them in training, creating routines, preparing for competitions, and revealing the secrets that make her routines unique. The Academy also creates the perfect environment to instill in the girls a desire for excellence, fortitude, and hard work, because without these qualities great victories are impossible.
Recommends
In a new video, Pilar Cattaneo, Lucia Arrascaeta, Lucia Belen Gonzalez Negri, Lara Agostina Aimeri Vicentin and Camila Schaffer told about their preparation for the competitions in Beijing and also shared the story of how their coach Vanessa Martinez became familiar with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.
12 November
What the hall of the Shougang sports facility reminded the gymnasts about? And how the girls set up for the competitions? All the answers are in our video!
12 November
What cult film inspired the director? These Siberian group gymnasts, participants of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025, share their thoughts in their video greeting.
12 November
The Olympic champion knows how important it is for gymnasts to stand out from the crowd and find their own style. Alina Kabaeva and judge Ekaterina Lots reminded the Academy group gymnasts and coach Anna Ustsova of this during the control training session.
11 November
To encourage Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg during a control training session at the Academy, the Olympic champion recalled how the Japanese audience celebrated the gymnast's performance during the AEON Cup World Club Championships. It was featured on the Ren TV channel. Afterward, Alina Kabaeva and coach Olga Frolova helped the athlete practice her jeté en tournant jumps.
11 November
In Beijing, she will perform in the juniors' program. Want to see a fragment of her clubs program? Warning: watching it will make you smile!
11 November
Last year, the gymnast attended a training camp at the Academy and also made her debut at the Sky Grace Cup in Doha. The Sky Grace International Association tournament are a great opportunity to demonstrate creativity and dexterity with the rope.
11 November
Gymnasts Marina Kravtsova and Varvara Kozubenko talked about their favorite routines and shared excerpts from routines we'll see at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025.
11 November
It's from the Sky Grace Cup debutant Fiorella Varesano. What role do you think the gymnast played in her clubs routine The answer is in this video.
11 November
The gymnasts will soon be competing at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 in Beijing!
11 November
The gymnast shared her unique musical choice for her ribbon routine. At the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 Kira will perform in the juniors' program.
11 November
How does she plan to impress the audience and judges of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025? Watch our new video and find out!
11 November
Minsk and Anastasia Trofimova are here. In her video greeting, the gymnast explained the inspiration behind her ribbon routine. At the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 Nastya will perform as part of the senior program.
11 November
What message does the gymnast try to convey in her hoop routine? She shared this with us in a video greeting. At the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 Margarita will perform as part of the juniors' program.
11 November
The Netherlands is participating in the Sky Grace Cup for the second year. What inspired this gymnast's ball routine? Let's find out. At the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025, Anne will compete in the seniors' routine.
11 November