“We need to draw attention to sports so that parents lead their children to the sections” – Khorkina on how to captivate young people in gymnastics under sanctions

Double Olympic gymnastics champion Svetlana Khorkina on the air of the program “There is a theme!” on , she explained how to captivate young people with artistic gymnastics under sanctions, as well as how to promote athletes in the modern realities of the country.

In May, the President of the Russian Artistic Gymnastics Federation (FSGR), Vasily Titov, told that the decision on the possible admission of Russian gymnasts had been postponed by the FIG until July, when the executive committee of the organization will meet in Lausanne. Previously, FIG President Morinari Watanabe told Inside the Games that before the executive committee meeting in July, the organization should define the ideal conditions for admitting Russian athletes into neutral status.

– You can captivate young athletes through the show. As is the case in football, biathlon, figure skating. Is it possible in gymnastics?

Yes, I have been doing it for several years. I create a theatrical performance. I invite famous artists, ballet. The goal is to popularize gymnastics and other sports. The fair motivates with values, family and team. “” showed me. On the eve of gymnastics day on October 27, I plan to organize a theatrical performance. Everything is imbued with patriotism and love for the homeland.

– How to promote athletes within the country under the conditions of their non-departure abroad?

“Sometimes they are given little attention. You have to show and tell. In August we have the Russian Cup in Sochi. Media show! It is up to you to make idols of them. Today, it is necessary to communicate with the media, but it is what you have to know how to do. It is necessary to attract attention so that parents lead their children to the section. So that everything does not stop in the Central Federal District. The more competition, the better.

As soon as there is competition in the country, there will be a stir, the stands will be full, as was the case in the USSR. The fans are back at the gym today. It is necessary to systematically approach the solution of the problem. I just appreciate the work of Angelina Melnikova. Today, artistic gymnastics is developing, fulfilling the calendar plan of the country. We must invite those who are friends with us and visit them.

How have you changed in a year and a half?

“I got to know people better. Everything is exposed in a difficult situation. You understand who you are on the path with. I am an optimist, I love artistic gymnastics and all the sports that are cultivated in our country. New sports will open up. The more opportunities our children have to choose and achieve in this or that sport, it will be wonderful.

Our goal is a healthy nation. This task allows us to identify grassroots sports guys who go further towards high results, professional sports. Who will defend the honor of his club, his society, his country and not only during national competitions. The main thing is that when the time comes we are ready to win,” Khorkina said on .

In March, the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended that international federations, if Russians are allowed to start, do so individually, in a neutral status, without participating in team events, and also exclude the participation of Russians. athletes associated with law enforcement and expressing support for SVO.