Nizhny Novgorod doctors operated on the Russian hockey champion Likhacheva.

      On April 28, 2026, at 14:13 Society In Nizhny Novgorod, an operation was performed on the champion of Russia and participant of the Olympic Games, Ekaterina Likhacheva. This was reported by the editor-in-chief of MIA "Statsionar-Press," Alexey Nikонов, on his Max channel. The forward previously played for the women's hockey club SKIF and "Torpedo." After the team's closure, she moved to HC "Sakhalin," but flew to Nizhny Novgorod for treatment. In February, Likhacheva suffered a serious knee injury - a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. The operation was performed by sports traumatologist and arthroscopist Alexey Krupko. According to him, during the surgical intervention, the damaged ligament was repaired, and now rehabilitation and the athlete's determination will play a key role. After completing her recovery, Ekaterina will be able to continue her sports career without restrictions. Earlier, it was reported that a newborn from Nizhny Novgorod with a rare brain pathology was rescued in St. Petersburg. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.