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A former Russian gymnastics world champion, Tatiana Nabiyeva, recently made headlines after sharing photos of her marriage registration in Shanghai. Her husband, a fellow gymnastics coach, is Chinese, and their union has sparked widespread discussion on social media and in the press.
Nabiyeva, born in Russia in 1994, had a remarkable career in gymnastics. From a young age, she demonstrated exceptional talent, winning three gold medals and two silvers at the 2008 European Youth Gymnastics Championships. She later secured a team gold medal at the 2010 World Gymnastics Championships. However, her career was marred by injuries and internal conflicts within the Russian gymnastics team, preventing her from competing in the 2012 London Olympics. After years of alternating between retirement and comebacks, she officially retired in 2021 and transitioned into coaching.
Her move to China came after receiving an invitation to work as a gymnastics coach. It was during this time that she met her future husband, who is also a gymnastics coach. Sharing the same profession and passion for the sport, the couple formed a deep connection, culminating in their marriage registration at the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau.
Photos of Nabiyeva and her husband at the marriage registry in Shanghai quickly went viral. In the images, the couple is seen holding their marriage certificates, standing beside a registration table emblazoned with "Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau." Nabiyeva, dressed in a black top, stands out with her golden hair, while her husband, wearing a white shirt, smiles beside her.
The couple's story has drawn both admiration and curiosity online. Many netizens celebrated their union, commenting on their matching looks and shared career interests. One user remarked, “They truly look like a golden couple!” Another added, “Welcome to China, and may they have a bright future together!”
Nabiyeva’s decision to settle in China and marry a local has also ignited broader discussions about international marriages. While some see it as a positive trend highlighting cultural exchange, others have expressed varied opinions. Among the more humorous comments, one netizen joked, “Is this another gymnastics coach we’ve recruited?” Others speculated on the couple’s future, envisioning a mixed-race gymnastics prodigy in their family.
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