Russian gymnast Arthur Dalaloyan said the atmosphere of the BRICS Games in Kazan reminds him of the Olympics and other major international tournaments.
Dalaloyan took second place in the individual all-around at the BRICS Games, scoring 79.950 points. Daniel Marinov (84.700) became the champion, Belarusian Egor Sharamkov (77.950) won bronze.
—Are you satisfied with yourself, second place?
– Yes, cool, I’m not upset at all. I worked on all the hulls from start to finish, it was the hardest thing I’ve done recently. I’m happy with myself. I tried new combinations on two hulls, more complex elements. Psychologically, it always puts pressure, especially in qualifying. The regulations show that qualification from the first day of competition is already the final of the all-around competition. It’s not entirely easy to give your best on the first day; you get used to the platform and get used to it. Here, you have to get involved straight away, it’s good, it teaches us to be more mobile. He won silver, as at the Russian Championship, and confirmed his status. Not angry.
— How did you react when Nagorny withdrew from the all-around due to injury?
– It’s a shame, of course. I was upset when he pulled out. It is clear that it is for health reasons. I know what it’s like to work with calluses, it’s crazy. Now I can cope with it, but I still have to endure. It’s a shame that Nikita immediately tore off the calluses in the first round.
— Are the BRICS Games more important than the Russian Championship?
— Of course, these are different competitions, we feel the atmosphere of an international tournament. Our fans are sitting in the stands, gymnastics is very popular in Kazan and I love Kazan madly because the people here always welcome me warmly. When you live in a sports village, where athletes come from different countries, from different sports, it adds emotions, responsibility and importance. At least for this reason, the BRICS Games are completely different competitions.
— Is the atmosphere like the Tokyo Olympic Games?
— Yes, the atmosphere is absolutely similar to that of the Olympic Games, European festivals and the Brazilian Gymnasium. It’s cool.
— Could a medal at the BRICS Games push you to end your career? That’s what Nagorny said…
– Wow… Honestly, I didn’t think about that. Lately, a lot of people have asked and written to me if I am nearing the end of my career? I haven’t thought about it yet, I want to compete this year: the BRICS Games, the Friendship Games, if they take place this year. “I was 100% tuned to this cycle, and then we will watch it,” reports the correspondent of , according to Dalaloyan’s words.
Olympic champion Nikita Nagorny withdrew from the all-around competition due to hand problems. As the athlete told , he made this decision because he tore a callus on the first element.
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