Russian media reported a few days ago that 18-year-old Russian figure skater Valieva was dating Nikita Nesterov, a 31-year-old CSKA ice hockey player and PyeongChang Winter Olympics champion, and Valieva watched an ice hockey match in which Nesterov participated.

Valieva watched the match between CSKA and the SKA team in the Russian Continental Hockey League (KHL) in Moscow on Tuesday local time

According to sources, Valieva watched the match between CSKA and the SKA team in the Russian Continental Hockey League (KHL) in Moscow on Tuesday local time. On the same day, Nesterov appeared on the ice, and Valieva was suspected of having a love affair with him. In February, the two athletes were also spotted celebrating Valentine's Day together.

18-year-old Russian figure skater Valieva

Valieva was filmed in the stands of the ice arena. On that day, she watched the game in a black turtleneck and white wool jacket, tied her hair up, and her makeup focused on her eyes. Despite the fact that Nesterov's team lost, Valieva got up happy, and then the two left the ice together.

Valieva herself did not comment on rumors about her personal life for the time being. Romances between two players in different disciplines are a common occurrence in Russian sports. Earlier it was reported that gymnast Dina Avelina and figure skater Dmitry Soloviev have set a wedding date.