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On April 1, 2019, a series called “Champion Moms“. In the center of the plot is a single mother who alone brings up her son Cyril. One day, Vera accidentally runs into her ex-husband and her mother, who once separated them. Vera herself works as a swimming coach, which she teaches her son. At 18, she was one of the brightest and most promising swimmers in the country. Almost all the competitions in which she participated ended for her in receiving gold medals. Her mother, her personal trainer, followed her daughter’s every step and tried to fence her off from everything superfluous and unnecessary. Among the “superfluous” was her fiancé.
Alla Nikolaevna was able to separate her daughter and her fiancé, fearing for her career. It was then that Vera took the most important and responsible step in her life – she left the sport. She also has to leave her home and raise her son alone. But 16 years later, fate again confronts her with people from the past.
But this is not the only series with such an unusual plot. In the history of cinema, there are 10 more films and TV shows similar to “Moms of Champions”. We will talk about them in this article.
10 Poddubny (2014)
Film “Poddubnyi“was filmed in 2014 by director Gleb Orlov. In the center of the plot is the legendary fighter Ivan Poddubny. This is a simple village guy who works as a loader in the port. During his life, he was recognized as a six-time world champion in French wrestling.
One day, his life changes dramatically when he sees an aerial gymnast named Masha. It would seem that a modest guy is married, but this does not prevent him from falling in love at first sight with a young girl. Ivan decides to follow her to Odessa, but his wife, who followed him everywhere, dies tragically.
9. Marathon (2013)
Film “Marathondirected by Karen Oganesyan in 2013. The comedy shows that the fate of each person is very unpredictable and can improve even at the most unexpected moment for him.
In the center of the plot is a former athlete named Anatoly, who did not have a career at all. He is a failure, and for everything that he undertakes, everything does not work out for him and falls apart. There are no prospects at work, and his wife, along with the child, went to another.
Once Tolik had already resigned himself to his unfortunate fate, when suddenly an 80-year-old grandmother appears in his life and tells him about the marathon. The winner will receive 1 million rubles. The protagonist is so imbued with this idea that he decides to take part in order to show everyone what he is capable of.
8. Legend #17 (2013)
At the center of the filmLegend #17»Soviet hockey player Valery Kharlamov, who meets the famous coach. He sends him along with a friend to another city in order to play for the local “Star”. Valery overcomes all the difficulties that come his way, and shows everyone productive hockey.
After he comes back, where the coach invites him to join CSKA. Subsequently, he becomes one of the team’s forwards.
Against the background of a hockey game, the film shows the story of the acquaintance and love of the protagonist with Irina Smirnova, who supports him during difficult periods of life.
7. Moving Up (2017)
Film “Upward movement“- one of the box office, which is based on real events. During the end of the basketball tournament, the heroes of the film meet with the American team.
Soon, a well-known troublemaker becomes the head coach, who is not at all afraid of the authorities. At one of the press conferences, he promises that he will lead his team to victory over America. At the same time, he swings at something that no one has managed to crush before. He himself puts his family at great risk.
The coach is trying to keep his words. He trains guys who try their best. Even intrigues within the team, simple feelings between the players cannot prevent them from accomplishing a great feat.
6. Big Game (2018)
TV series “The Big Game”was filmed in 2018 and first shown on the STS TV channel. The action of the series takes place after the failures of the Russian national football team. Military Dmitry Popov publishes a video on the Internet, where he talks about the terrible training of football players. At the same time, a petition is being collected to appoint Popov as coach.
The All-Russian Football Union decides to satisfy what the people are asking for and Popov becomes the coach of the Russian national team. It is he who begins to train football players for the 2018 World Cup. But among the activists there are also those who want to get rid of Dmitry.
5. Coach (2018)
Film “Coach“Tells about the football player Yuri Stoleshnikov, who lost a good future at one moment. Previously, he was a real football star, but in the last moments he fails to score a goal. After this event, Yuri embarks on a difficult time. In the end, he decides to leave the game.
A few years later, the main character again has the opportunity to return to the game, but already as a head coach. Upon arrival at the place, he realizes that the current players are not at all the same as they were before. He understands that there are no prospects at all, but at the same time he is still trying to perform a miracle.
4. Champion (2014)
Sports Drama “Championstells about the life and fate of many Soviet and Russian athletes. The whole film is divided into five parts – 5 real stories. One contains a story about a famous Soviet biathlete who is actively preparing his son for the Olympics.
Another film is about the life of a figure skating star who, after an injury, decided that she would never be able to stand on the ice again. But thanks to her perseverance, desire, she takes the first steps, overcomes her fear and again goes on stage.
A very interesting and unusual film that will not leave anyone indifferent. Each story is permeated with victory over oneself, hope for a bright future, which is possible for everyone.
3. Ice (2013)
A film titledIcewas filmed by Tver director Pavel Drozdov in 2013. Starring a young guy Sasha. He is a daring hockey player who always strives to win. One day he is kicked out of the team, and together with his mother, he decides to move to another city.
In a new place, the boy and his mother have to not only become part of a new team, but also build their personal lives.
2. Sparta (2016)
Film “Sparta” tells us that a black streak has come in the life of Nikolai. In order to protect his beloved, he gets into a fight, as a result of which he inflicts severe injuries on the offender. For this, the main character is imprisoned, after which everyone turns away from him – his friends and even his girlfriend.
The road to the world of sports is also closed to him, as he is expelled from the team. But Nikolai does not quit his studies. One day he is offered to take part in a battle. To prove his title, the young man agrees.
1. Champions: Faster. Above. Stronger (2016)
Film “Champions: Faster. Above. Strongertells about the life and achievements of the great domestic athletes. They went through a very difficult path before they became famous people.
Alexander Popov is a great swimmer who took Olympic gold 4 times, and Svetlana Khorkina is a gymnast who is known all over the world. Their success is known to everyone, but a lot of difficulties and obstacles remained behind the scenes.
Based on the facts, the film will tell about the glory and achievements of these great athletes, which our country is proud of to this day.