"I would like to wish the Sky Grace further development!" Inna Zhukova speaking about the International Association

Prizewinner of the 2008 Olympics Inna Zhukova came to the training camp in the Academy to help gymnasts in preparations for the new season.

The professional told about the unique feature of the training process and specificities of the Belarusian rhythmic gymnastics school.

"We each have our own approach, of course. This is exactly interesting about these training camps, that there is a coach from both the Russian school and the Belarusian one. As for the Belarusian school of rhythmic gymnastics specifically, we pay great attention to the purity of performance, that is, we are working a lot on the basic level now."

She also commented on participation of Darya Grokhotova from Belarus in BRICS Games as part of the Sky Grace International Association team.

"We rooted, worried, and watched. Daria showcased herself very well. I really enjoyed this competition. Of course, we are happy and glad. When we had this opportunity, naturally, we took advantage of it."

Furthermore, Inna Zhukova as the Sky Grace judge shares with us, what interesting she finds in rules of the International Association.

"You need to have time to switch from one rule to another. It’s interesting that, naturally, some interesting, expensive elements are valued. It’s interesting, it seems to me that bonuses can be added for the amplitude of gymnasts in the elements, for such a concept as flourish. I would like to wish the Sky Grace further development!"

Inna Zhukova is the coach of the training camp in the Academy for children from different Russian regions, which is held under guidance of Natalya Shmakova.