Russian shot putter Maria Bogacheva highlighted ‘s contribution to the development of Paralympic sports.
On Monday, the athlete placed sixth in the final of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, posting her best result of 7.09 meters. Mexico’s Gloria Zarza Guadarrama won gold (8.06 m).
— How did you find the ending? It’s obvious they tried.
— I was impressed by the crowd, by the number of spectators. How cool it is at the Stade de France! Tens of thousands of spectators, and you get the impression that everyone is supporting you. It’s very inspiring. The results of the rivals have become a little less. It’s also inspiring: there is an opportunity to progress by catching up with them.
– Why did they get smaller? Maybe they brought heavier cannonballs to these Paralympic Games?
– To be honest, I don’t know. But the nuclei here are normal, fly perfectly. If we count from May, I showed the best result. And everything is fine with me.
— I know that many people in Russia support you.
— Yes, there is enough support, everything is fine. Thanks to for covering our performances. You are doing a great job in developing Paralympic sports. It gives us a great boost of energy.
— Why are these Paris Paralympic Games special for you?
— The thing is, we weren’t allowed to play in Rio 2016. We hosted Alternative Games. There was a completely empty stadium in Tokyo 2020 because of Covid restrictions. It was kind of strange to play. And here’s a full-fledged Paralympic Games. I’ve never had anything like it. Very cool!
— Do you still have a javelin throwing show here?
– Yes. Now they took me for a doping control. I will take it, and then I have to prepare for another discipline. Training every day. Let’s relax at home! – Bogacheva told .
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