Hockey coach Yulia Karpova died at the age of 43.

Hockey coach Yulia Karpova died at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer. This was announced on October 10 by the press service of the Women's Hockey League (WHL).

"It is with great regret that we inform you that Yulia Karpova died at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer," the Telegram channel said.

It is specified that Karpova played behind commands "SKIF", "Agidel" and Dynamo from St. Petersburg, but afterwards transferred on coaching work, by heading group from Northern capitals.

Karpova I had to My granddaughter To Nicholas Karpov, Soviet to the hockey player and to the coach, to the conqueror bronze on Olympic Games games 1960 years. Under his management moscow "Spartak" twice became The champion the USSR — in 1969 and 1976 years. Having completed performances on ice, Karpova continued career in hockey, entering in coaching Headquarters St. Petersburg Dynamo.