The Olympic champion and centre back of HC CSKA Ekaterina Ilyina talked in the interview to Handballfast about her decision to complete playing career at 34.
— The time has come for something new. Plenty of injuries remained behind me, and I want to live for myself. It was a conscious decision. I’m very thankful for all the years in sport, especially for the time spent in CSKA, for the opportunity to play and to win.
I’m not afraid of changes. Handball will be a part of my life anyway, I will come to the stands, support girls. I’m thinking of holding master classes and sharing experience. But I will definitely not become a coach! It’s a great responsibility not only for yourself, but also for others. It’s a vocation and knowledge. I don’t feel it at the moment, — Ilyina said.
Photo: HC CSKA press
