President of the Russian Judo Federation (RJF) Sergei Soloveichik, in a conversation with , expressed confidence that under the leadership of the new head coach of the Russian national team Vitaly Makarov, Russian judokas will do a leap forward.
FDR announced Makarov’s nomination on Thursday. Previously, he was the director of the coaching staff of the Russian national team.
— By unanimous decision of the presidium, Makarov was appointed to the position of head coach. Vitaly Valerievich is a famous athlete, world champion, Olympic silver medalist, who also has experience as a coach. We know he is an extraordinary person who can motivate athletes through confidence. He himself is a man of spirit who never gives up, as he has proven throughout his career. Makarov defeated world leader Yusuke Kanamaru of Japan in the World Championship final, which seemed impossible.
We are convinced that this is the right decision. Vitaly’s experience and personal qualities will bear fruit both for the athletes and for our country.
— Will the fact that Makarov has been director of staff for the past few years also help?
— All these years he was in the company of Ezio Gamba and other coaches, he was part of the coaching circle. Makarov was the coach of Yavar-Neva when we did not yet have excellent results on the world stage, but even then he gathered under our flag the best athletes who repeatedly became European champions.
— Have you ever discussed goals and objectives?
– We have plans. Gamba’s great work has allowed us to create a platform to take an even bigger leap forward. We believe there will be further victories for the men, a good bench will emerge for the women and we will win at the world championships against our main competitors. And then we’ll see what happens with the Olympics. We are going to target her,” Soloveichik told .
Makarov won silver in the weight category up to 73 kg at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, and he also won gold, silver and bronze at the world championships.
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