Winner of the Speed Skating World Championships Danila Semerikov said he flew to China for a new experience.
As reported in May, the Chinese side has offered Russian skaters to become sparring partners in a project set to kick off in that country. Semerikov flew to China on July 12.
– I made the decision based on the fact that a new experience, and it’s always interesting. I wanted to know more about a different approach to work, there will be a new environment. So I decided to give it a try,” Semerikov told .
Earlier, Olympic short track champion Ruslan Zakharov spoke to about the Chinese project.
– The Chinese Olympic Committee is forming an international team to hold joint training at their bases. He invites the strongest Russian stayers, athletes from other countries, including, for example, from the Netherlands … Li Yan is the head of this program, she has worked a lot in short track. Formed by Apolo Ohno. She has been the head coach of the Chinese speed skating team since last year. Experts from different countries will also be involved in the coaching staff,” Zakharov said.
Source : MatchTV

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