Valery Angelopol pauses figure skating career at 21 to address personal issues

Russian figure skater Valery Angelopol, 21, has announced he is pausing his sports career due to personal issues. Angelopol cited a need to focus on other matters and is working with specialists to improve his emotional and psychological state. This follows a period of controversy and unsuccessful partnerships after winning the Russian Grand Prix Final. His career has been marked by a dispute with his former partner and subsequent dismissal from a training group for disciplinary reasons. Fans express sympathy and hope for his return.