Double European curling champion Ekaterina Galkina summarized the results of the Russian Curling Cup and also talked about the preparation of Russians for international tournaments if they were admitted.
The Russian Curling Cup was held on the federal territory of Sirius and the winners of the men’s and women’s tournament were the first teams from St. Petersburg.
— Judging by the lineups, the favorites won, right?
— Indeed, the backbone of the teams of Alina Kovaleva and Alexei Timofeev consisted of members of national teams who undergo centralized training, constantly participate in training camps and train a lot. However, the women’s tournament was not without excitement. Many were waiting for the final between Alina Kovaleva and Anna Sidorova, but the team from the Krasnodar region, led by Sidorova, did not even advance from the group to the semifinals. This is surprising because she won the 2023 Russian Championships in April.
— It is clear that it is impossible to compare in absentia with foreign “samples”. And yet, how confident do Russian curlers feel going into the season?
— There are probably not enough international competitions. But significant training work and competitive practice allows you to maintain good form and reach several peaks during the season. A couple for sure. So it seems to me that when we are allowed to participate in international tournaments, we will show it to everyone! — the press service of the Russian Olympic Committee quotes Galkina.
In August, the World Curling Federation (WCF) announced the extension of the suspension of Russian athletes until the end of 2023.
ROC official website
Source : MatchTV
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