General
Biathlete Garanichev intends to perform at the Commonwealth Cup, said Bashkirov
Evgeny Garanichev / Photo: © RIA Novosti / Natalia Gorshkova
Olympic medalist in biathlon Yevgeny Garanichev is preparing to compete at the summer stage of the Commonwealth Cup in Sochi, said coach of the Russian national team Sergei Bashkirov.
Last season, Garanichev performed at the first stage of the World Cup in Östersund, where he took 113th place in the sprint. After that, the athlete was sent to the IBU Cup.
– National teams are expected to perform at the Commonwealth Cup, we will be told in other starts, I believe, in which teams the athletes will compete. They usually represent the regions in domestic competitions. It is clear that everyone will run at the Russian Cup, without restrictions. We will continue to proceed from quotas and results,” Bashkirov told Match TV.
– Where can Garanichev and Eliseev show themselves? After last year’s Östersund, both seemed to have been eliminated.
– We have not eliminated these athletes, we are watching them. Garanichev, I know, works with personal trainer Maxim Kugaevsky, is preparing to perform at the summer Commonwealth Cup in Sochi. There is no information on Matthew. At the beginning of the preparatory period, some health indicators did not allow him to obtain a medical clearance. Whether this situation has changed, I cannot say.
The specialist also noted that none of the athletes in his group plans to change sports citizenship.
– If the quarantine period is canceled when changing sports citizenship, many will leave, what do you think?
– Hard to say. But at the moment, judging by the guys from my group, nothing hints at this, there are no offended ones,” he added.
Biathletes from Russia and Belarus will take part in the Commonwealth Cup. The tournament will consist of five stages (two in summer and three in winter).
Source: Sportbox
I have been working as a sports journalist for about 6 years now. I currently work as an author at Sportish, which is a sports news website. I mainly cover sports news and I love writing about all aspects of the sport. I also have experience working as a broadcast journalist, so I have some great insights into how sport is reported and presented.
General
Biathlete Metelya: “Our skis don’t work at every start. I don’t even want to go to the race with such equipment.”
Biathlete Victoria Metelya said on Match TV that she was disappointed with the preparation of her equipment for the competition.
On Friday, Metelya took 11th place in the sprint at the third stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Cup in Demino (Yaroslavl region).
— What didn’t work out today?
— I’m upset with today’s result. I did everything that depended on me, gave my all. But our skis don’t work at every start, and this is very disappointing. To be honest, I don’t even want to go to the start line with these skis.
– What is the reason why the skis don’t go?
– I don’t know. We have a large service team that works on this every day, but apparently we cannot choose the very option that will suit the athletes and allow them to perform comfortably,” Metelya said on Match TV.
On Saturday, the Russian Cup will feature women’s and men’s pursuit races.
Watch live broadcasts of the Alfa-Bank Russian Biathlon Cup races on the Match TV and Match! Arena”. You can also follow the progress of the competition on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
Thomas Astudillo is a sports journalist and author who writes for Sportish. He has a deep love and knowledge of sports, and is known for his engaging and informative writing on the latest sports news and events.
General
Biathlete Reztsova: “When I left the line, my daughter’s words were in my head: “Mom, we need a medal, at least third place.”
Biathlete Kristina Reztsova said on Match TV that she gave all her strength in the sprint at the third stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Biathlon Cup in Demino (Yaroslavl region).
On Friday, Reztsova took third place in the race. The 29-year-old athlete made two mistakes and in the fight for the bronze medal was able to surpass the result of Victoria Slivko.
“I talked to my daughters yesterday, and the eldest always tells me: “Mom, only first place.” And then he slows down and adds: “The second, the third are also possible.” When I left the line and they told me that I was fighting for the top three, I had my daughter’s words in my head: “Mom, I need a medal. At least third place.” I just gave everything I could. Every meter I thought through how and what course to take, where to add. I gave everything.
It was a very difficult race, functionally. My legs were pounding, the track was tough, so it was hard. I’m very glad that I managed to endure it. This is truly a hard-won medal,” Reztsova said on Match TV.
Natalia Shevchenko won the women’s sprint.
On Saturday, the women’s and men’s pursuit races will take place at the Russian Cup stage. Watch live broadcasts of biathlon competitions on Match TV, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
Thomas Astudillo is a sports journalist and author who writes for Sportish. He has a deep love and knowledge of sports, and is known for his engaging and informative writing on the latest sports news and events.
Natalia Shevchenko won the sprint race at the third stage of the Alfa-Bank Russian Biathlon Cup in Demino (Yaroslavl region).
Shevchenko covered the 7.5 km distance in 19 minutes 37.3 seconds, making no mistakes at two shooting ranges. Second place went to Anastasia Khalili (0 misses, lag – 22.1 seconds), who returned to the competition after illness. The top three were completed by Kristina Reztsova (2 penalties, +47.4 seconds).
On Saturday, the Russian Cup will feature women’s and men’s pursuit races.
Watch live broadcasts of the Alfa-Bank Russian Biathlon Championship races on the Match TV and Match! Arena”. You can also follow the progress of the competition on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
Thomas Astudillo is a sports journalist and author who writes for Sportish. He has a deep love and knowledge of sports, and is known for his engaging and informative writing on the latest sports news and events.
-
Ligue 13 years agoRenato Sanchez signed in Paris for five years
-
Europa League4 years agoIn transfer alert at Olympiakos for additions and concessions
-
Europa League4 years agoFenerbahce – Eintracht 1: 1: The Germans took 1st place in the Olympiacos group
-
Europa League4 years agoWithout Nainggolan and Samata, the 11th team from Antwerp
-
Europa League4 years agoEuropa League
-
Europa League4 years agoAtalanta announced the acquisition of Boga
-
Europa League4 years agoFears that Zapata will be out for 4 months
-
Premier League4 years agoExcept for the rest of January, Sean was injured