
Nguyen says paying for his skating has changed his perspective on skating
LAVAL, Que. — Nam Nguyen has a newfound love for his sport. It partly took paying the bills to find it.
The 20-year-old from Toronto had intended to quit figure skating last season as part of a deal he made with his parents. But after not qualifying for the long program at the world championships in Milan, Nguyen wasn’t quite ready to walk away.
So, he’s assumed full financial responsibility for his figure skating, a sport that can come with a steep price tag. And he’s found a better sense of balance through doing so.
“In the past I felt like I didn’t always have the drive or motivation for anything, unless it was for a big event,” Nguyen said. “But now, because I have a plan, it just makes everything easier.