Biathlete Yevgeny Emerkhonov told that the BET-level competitions of the Russian Championship should be held more often in Izhevsk, as it is a big event for the city.
Yemerkhonov represents the Tatarstan national team this season, he previously played for the Udmurtia team. The athlete became on Thursday the fifth in the individual race over 20 km.
– Until I get used to falling in the top. At the same time, I feel happy. Of course, I would like to be closer than the top 5, but it’s probably too early. I will look forward to the flower ceremony,” Yemerkhonov said.
– Does the Russian Championship have more status than the stages of the Russian Cup?
– Yes yes. At the Russian Championships there is a different starting feeling, hence the excitement. You are used to performing in the Russian Cup: well, you run and run, but in the championship it is a little different.
— Is the top 3 of the Russian Cup more prestigious than the top 5 of the championship?
– A complicated problem. For me, the Russian Cup medal is more important than the Cup flower ceremony.
What is the importance of this championship for the city?
– In my opinion, very significant. It’s always nice to perform in your hometown, at home. Most often, such competitions would take place in Izhevsk. Proud that people came here, that they supported us. Emotions cannot be expressed with words.
– Are there many relatives here?
No, they all watch TV. All the work. My father has an “Iskra” ski base not far from here. We work weekends more than weekdays. Mom takes care of the coffee, dad takes care of everything. He has a very wide range of work there.
The first stage of the PARI Russian Championship takes place in Izhevsk from February 23 to 26. The competitions can be followed live on and on the matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites. On Saturday at 1:45 p.m. (Moscow time) on , a live broadcast of the men’s super pursuit begins.
Source : MatchTV
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