Olympic diving medalist Alexander Bondar, in a conversation with , noted that the World Friendship Games may turn out to be more interesting than the World Swimming Championships, and also said that he is currently preparing for the season without any particular expectations.
Russian athletes are allowed to participate in international competitions with neutral status. But the criteria put forward by World Aquatics were deemed unacceptable by the Russian water sports federations. Bondar will open the season with a start at the Federation Cup in Kazan (December 15-17).
— We work, prepare for competitions. I missed a race this summer, but basically I feel rested. There are no innovations – “synchronous”, “individual”. Now we are getting back into shape. It’s a bit hard, but that’s always the case when you start the season.
— Do you want to go to the World Cup?
“We all want it, but maybe the World Friendship Games will be even better, actually. » Let’s see, wait and see. I never really expect anything, because it will be what it is. Our job is to work, to train,” Bondar told .
The 2024 World Aquatics Championships will be held in Doha from February 2 to 18. The first-ever World Friendship Games are scheduled for September 15-29, 2024 in Moscow and Yekaterinburg.
Source : MatchTV
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