Athletics coach Khozov talks about Russians’ return to Nations Cup: ‘The best runners in the world will be there’

It is important for Russian athletes to feel the spirit of international starts at the Nations Cup in Hong Kong, where the world’s strongest cyclists will perform, sprint coach Vladimir Khozov told .

The Nations Cup stage in Hong Kong will take place from March 15 to 17. Earlier, the head coach of the Russian national team, Sergei Kovpanets, told that Yana Burlakova, Nikita Kalashnik, Alexander Dubchenko and Alina Lysenko will be among the Russian runners participating in the Nations Cup stage in Hong Kong.

“It is important for us to look at the current state of athletes, to see how they can prove themselves on the international stage. It is important for them to feel the excitement of competing with the best athletes, that is, the strongest riders will come to this stage of the Nations Cup, since the other stages are held in Canada and in Australia, it’s logistically difficult for many teams,” Khozov said. Match the TV.

— For Nikita Kalashnik, is this the first major international competition at the adult level?

“He finished his junior career with three gold medals at the World Championships and was looking forward to competing at the elite level. This is his first serious start. Objectively, one should not expect exceptional results from him, but I know for sure that he can prove himself.

— Isn’t Yana bored without international competitions?

— Bored is an understatement. The main thing here will be not to give in to emotions, to do what she knows how to do. And do it absolutely calmly.

Source : MatchTV

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