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Why the legendary rhythmic gymnastics coach Irina Viner-Usmanov gymnasts love like a mother
Many people know Irina Viner-Usmanova as an outstanding coach and teacher. Thanks to her work and care, the world saw such incredible gymnasts as Alina Kabaeva, Yulia Barsukova, Lyasan Utyasheva and many others.
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It is hard to imagine what would have happened if, in her youth, an athlete had to choose between her life’s work and her family. It is likely that in this case the history of Russian rhythmic gymnastics would have developed quite differently, and the talents of many young talents would not have been revealed. After all, as Irina Alexandrovna herself stated recently in an interview, becoming a mother and starting a family is a sacred duty of every woman.
It would seem, as a coach, Irina at the time would be to blame the romantic adventures of her pupils, distracting them from preparing for competitions. However, the principles that young girls have begun to adhere to, on the contrary, deeply resent the world-famous coach.
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Here is what the president of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation says about this: “Modern women are already so free that it is disgusting to watch.” The purpose of a woman is ultimately to start a family and bear children.”
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Although Irina Viner has a son of her own, she never spared time or energy for her gymnasts. It is not surprising that those with such trepidation speak about the coach and affectionately call mom.
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In one of the interviews, Irina’s son Anton Viner even recalled how once the mother’s pupils lived with them under the same roof and received better nutrition than he himself. However, the guy understood how important it was for Irina to prepare her students well for competitions, so he did not hold resentment against her mother. In addition, Usmanova assured that she had long paid off this debt to her son.
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To the question of how she managed to keep the balance between big sport and personal life, Irina Alexandrovna answers the following: “Work is not effort, but love.” I try to get out of the room on my feet. Everything else is love and light. The same applies to the family”.
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Meanwhile, the coach is convinced that even a sports career should not distract girls from family and motherhood. “If sport interferes with school, you should drop out of school. And if sport interferes with the family, you need to quit sports, this famous quote of Usmanova instantly spread on the Internet and stunned everyone. Who would have thought what a man so dedicated to his profession would say?
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It is hard to imagine what would have happened if, in her youth, an athlete had to choose between her life’s work and her family. It is likely that in this case the history of Russian rhythmic gymnastics would have developed quite differently, and the talents of many young talents would not have been revealed. After all, as Irina Alexandrovna herself stated recently in an interview, becoming a mother and starting a family is a sacred duty of every woman.
It would seem, as a coach, Irina at the time would be to blame the romantic adventures of her pupils, distracting them from preparing for competitions. However, the principles that young girls have begun to adhere to, on the contrary, deeply resent the world-famous coach.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Irina Viner-Usmanova (@irina_viner_usmanova_)
Here is what the president of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation says about this: “Modern women are already so free that it is disgusting to watch.” The purpose of a woman is ultimately to start a family and bear children.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Irina_Viner_1 (@irina_aleksandrovna_usmanova)
Although Irina Viner has a son of her own, she never spared time or energy for her gymnasts. It is not surprising that those with such trepidation speak about the coach and affectionately call mom.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Irina Viner-Usmanova (@irina_viner_usmanova_)
In one of the interviews, Irina’s son Anton Viner even recalled how once the mother’s pupils lived with them under the same roof and received better nutrition than he himself. However, the guy understood how important it was for Irina to prepare her students well for competitions, so he did not hold resentment against her mother. In addition, Usmanova assured that she had long paid off this debt to her son.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Natan Viner (@antonvinerofficial)
To the question of how she managed to keep the balance between big sport and personal life, Irina Alexandrovna answers the following: “Work is not effort, but love.” I try to get out of the room on my feet. Everything else is love and light. The same applies to the family”.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Natan Viner (@antonvinerofficial)
Meanwhile, the coach is convinced that even a sports career should not distract girls from family and motherhood. “If sport interferes with school, you should drop out of school. And if sport interferes with the family, you need to quit sports, this famous quote of Usmanova instantly spread on the Internet and stunned everyone. Who would have thought what a man so dedicated to his profession would say?
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