2024-08-13 03:40:44
“We went to the Olympics with one thought – to represent our country with dignity. We worked hard and wanted it to happen where it needed to be done – in Paris.”
As reported by İdman.biz, this was stated by the coach of the Azerbaijani team for group exercises, Siyana Vasileva.
She shared her impressions of the performance of the group, which took fifth place in the all-around final. “We had some inaccuracies in the qualification, but with God’s help we got to the final. I motivated the girls, and the main message was: “Show our work.” The girls did it and I am very happy,” S. Vasileva emphasized.
The coach also spoke about the dramatic struggle that took place in the final. “There were no thoughts about whether we would be able to win awards and what place we would ultimately take. We are striving for this and everything will come with time. At the moment, this is the best result of the group at the Olympics, so we are moving in the right direction. This is the most important thing,” Vasileva added.
She also made a comparison with the previous Summer Games in Tokyo, noting the qualitative leap of the team. “At the last Olympics we were unable to reach the final, but in Paris we not only did this, but also reached fifth place. The teams that climbed the podium have rich traditions in both gymnastics and group exercises for many years. We have only recently begun to develop, so everything is fine. I see a leap, progress, and there is still work to be done. So everything is ahead,” concluded S. Vasileva.
Zaki Feizullaev
İdman.biz