How to cope with the excitement before going out on the floor? The winner and prize-winners of the Volga Federal District Sky Grace Tournament tell us

The winner of the all-around Volga Federal District Sky Grace Tournament among gymnasts born in 2012-2013, Miroslava Shcherbakova from the Republic of Tatarstan, told us how she changed her programs according to the Sky Grace rules.

"We tried, fought for places. According to the Sky Grace rules, we put connected elements from Italian on a throw-over, tracks, the risks were interesting," she said.

Maria Ishchenko, who won the silver medal, shared her way of dealing with anxiety before going out on the floor.

"They taught me the side and helicopter in clubs, added points, planchet in balances, added work. You don't have to think: 'I'll lose.' You just have to gather your thoughts and go out on the court," Maria said.

And bronze medalist Elina Timergalieva also shared how she worked on the program.

"I also included Italian with the table in my exercises, in all five exercises, dance moves, and interesting risks," Elina said.