The main hopes of the women’s biathlon team are placed on the relay
Head coach of the women’s national team of Ukraine Alexander Kravchenko commented on the performance of Ukrainian women in the pursuit World Cup 2023 biathlon in Oberhof, Germany.
“I am very happy for Yulia Jima, under such weather conditions – everyone saw that even through the pipe it was difficult to see the target. Yuliya did well, she did it, one miss in such a race is very good.
“Nastya Merkushina didn’t cope with the move a little. Elena Bilosyuk – I liked that she started to accelerate a little. I think that he will fit into the relay in normal form. ”
“Individual race I will also talk to the girls about this race. I think that we will give Anna Krivonos and Lyuba Kipyachenkova such an opportunity. We’ll talk to the girls again.”
“How did the Euro affect the condition of the girls? I was twice in Lenzerheide – this was the third. I don’t know why, but there is some kind of heavy height, distance. I think because of this.”
“The relay race is the main thing, what do we hope for? Yes, as long as it is.”
Yuliya Dzhima became the best among Ukrainians in the pursuit race, finishing 14th. The biathlete improved her position after the sprint by 15 lines. The race was won by Julie Simon of France.
The 2023 World Championship in Oberhof will continue with the men’s individual race on 14 February. Women will run this type of program on February 15th.
Source: Sportarena
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