RUSSIA, 2023 15min
Company: National sports channel
Section: DOCUMENTARY – GREAT CHAMPIONS
Discipline: Handball
Director: Viktor Lubimov (Smirnov)
Editing: Viktor Lubimov (Smirnov)
Photo: Nikita Spiridonov
Voiceover: Vladlena Bobrovnikova
Producer: Viktor Lubimov (Smirnov)
Synopsis:
Vladlena Bobrovnikova is a Russian Olympic handball champion. In the spring of 2023, her life took a sudden turn with the diagnosis of lymphoma, a difficult challenge that could have destroyed all her prospects. Instead of giving up, she chose to face the disease with determination, undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy. Inner strength, combined with self-confidence and the constant support of her loved ones, played a fundamental role in her treatment journey. Thanks to this combination of personal resilience and family support, she managed to overcome cancer, transforming her experience into an example of courage and hope.