Event: Wiru Cup 2026 (Kohtla-Järve, Estonia) Category: Pre-Chicks B Result: 1st Place

Elizaveta Ryabinina took gold in the Pre-Chicks B category at the international figure skating competition WIRU CUP! Working with 4-year-olds requires a specific approach, focusing on foundational gliding and positive psychology.

Coach & Dad Alexander Ryabinin’s Take:

"As a coach and a father, I am genuinely happy with this performance. Elizaveta possesses a rare quality for her age—her skating is incredibly light, almost as if she is floating on the ice. She competes calmly, without the stress that often affects young children.

However, the most important takeaway was her resilience. There were mistakes: she fell on a spin and momentarily forgot the program sequence. In competitive figure skating, the ability to recover is key. She didn't get lost or upset; she stood up immediately and finished her performance strong. Showing such character at 4 years old is a huge win."

Well done, Elizaveta! A great step forward.