“Preparation for the Russian Cup affected New Year’s celebrations; there was already training on January 1” – boxer Opolsky

Preparations for the Russian Cup affected the New Year’s celebrations and on January 1 there was already a light training session, said boxer Konstantin Opolsky.

The Russian Cup takes place in Samara, the quarter-finals took place on Thursday. At this stage, the finalist of the 2023 Junior World Championship in the weight category up to 60 kg, Opolsky, defeated Nikolai Pshennikov by unanimous decision.

— It was necessary to prepare for the Russian Cup, so there was a nuance in the New Year holidays. But I was ready for such a situation. I didn’t eat too much, I didn’t overeat and I entered the tournament at the required weight. Everything went well with the training process, although on the festive table there was Olivier salad and crab salad, as well as children’s champagne. In general, a modest new year (laughs). And on January 1, I already went jogging and my first light workout,” the correspondent of reports, according to Opolsky’s words.

He also spoke about the importance of the Russian Cup.

— The Russian Championship remains the most important tournament, everyone wants to win it, but the Samara tournament among the top eight provides the opportunity to go to the European and World Championships. Therefore, for me and other participants, these are good competitions where one can work and gain experience. Here there is a chance to become number one, to represent the country on the international stage in 2024, which adds motivation and responsibility. I would like to go to the European Championships in Serbia, so I will try to win in Samara. In the weight category, all guys are worth it, you cannot relax and give up the initiative, you need to work to the maximum and show your 100%, the boxer said.

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