Aljona Savchenko Leaves Chemnitz: "I Was Not Accepted as a Coach"

Olympic figure skating champion Aljona Savchenko has announced her departure from Chemnitz, citing a lack of acceptance as a coach.

Savchenko, who won gold in the pairs competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics with Bruno Massot, had been working as a coach in Chemnitz since retiring from competitive skating in 2019. However, she has now decided to leave the club, citing a lack of support and acceptance from her colleagues.

"I have not been accepted as a coach in Chemnitz," Savchenko said in a statement. "I have not been given the opportunity to develop my own ideas and methods, and I have not been given the resources I need to be successful."

Savchenko's departure is a significant loss for Chemnitz, which has been one of Germany's leading figure skating clubs for many years. The club has produced a number of Olympic and world champions, including Katarina Witt and Jens Weissflog.

Savchenko's decision to leave Chemnitz is a reminder of the challenges that female coaches face in the world of sports. Despite her success as a competitor, Savchenko has not been given the same opportunities as her male counterparts.

It is hoped that Savchenko's departure will prompt a change in the way that female coaches are treated in the world of sports. Women should be given the same opportunities as men, and they should be judged on their merits, not on their gender.