Anastasia Grineva and Viktoria Shkirenkova share their emotions from their debut as part of International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association

06 May
Anastasia Grineva and Viktoria Shkirenkova share their emotions from their debut as part of International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association

Juniors Anastasia Grineva and Viktoria Shkirenkova from Dmitrov debuted as part of International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association at the 1st stage of the international Cup of the Strongest tournament.

Anastasia Grineva explained why it was important for her to take part in this tournament.

“The atmosphere is very cool. All the national team members are the most important here. For me, this is an important tournament to prove myself and present myself to the Head coach of the Russian national team. After the Russian championship, my coaches and I paid more attention to artistry. We did three clean ones with each event so that everything was perfect, complicated the risks, elements, added artistry everywhere,” Anastasia said.

She shared what it means to her to represent the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association.

“When I found out, I was very happy, because it is a great honor and responsibility to represent the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association.  Well, of course, I do not want to let the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association down, I want to do everything well,” she said.

Viktoria Shkirenkova told how she copes with anxiety before a performance.

“I really like the atmosphere, everything is very beautiful, quite comfortable.  Iit is very nerve wracking for me, but before the performance I calm down more and the jitters go away. The competitions are very important for me. The coach helps first of all, but I calm myself down with words. I say, everything is fine, everything is worked out, everything will work out,” she said.

She noted that she is well acquainted with the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association.

“I really like Alina Kabaeva, both as a gymnast and as a coach. And I know the girls. I really like the girls too. They are distinguished by their artistry, beauty, and performance. And skill,” Viktoria said.

The gymnasts' coaches are Vera Milonova, Elena Kolesova and Ekaterina Kholodova.

 

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