"We need to confidently qualify for the European Championships". Nikita Nagorny talks about the Russian Gymnastics Cup

At the Russian Cup at the Sirius Arena, Nikita Nagorny, Vice President for Gymnastics at the Russian Gymnastics Federation, Olympic champion, shared the goals of the competition:

"Ahead of our international competition, the European Championships, the strongest gymnasts from all over the country have come here to compete for the title of best among the regions.We have many young athletes, some of the strongest leaders of the national team. Therefore, of course, we want everyone to be able to perform at their best, because the European Championships are currently qualifying, and we want to see a team that can come and win. We need to confidently enter the European Championships, take, I think, at least a couple of top spots, make a name for ourselves, and show that we've maintained domestic competition and can fight for the title of the strongest. And, accordingly, the qualification process will begin in the lead-up to the Olympic Games."

He also spoke about the leaders of the national team:

"First, there's Angelina Melnikova, a two-time all-around world champion and Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics. She's continuing her professional career despite this break and is showing solid results, winning. Victoria Listunova is recovering from a serious injury, a ruptured Achilles tendon. I think she should also perform well. Among the guys, Arseniy Dukhno. He is is our young rising star, already vying for the title of the strongest at international competitions.Daniel Marinov, who recovered from a serious injury, is now finishing his competitions. There's very strong competition between these two gymnasts."

The athlete also noted the place where the tournament is taking place:

"I'd like to point out that we've been hosting the All-Russian competition at the Sirius Federal Territory for the fourth year in a row. This is a significant event for us, as the Olympic Games were held here, which is important for the athletes, and it provides additional motivation for the athletes themselves. A big thank you to the Talent and Success Foundation and the Sirius Federal Territory for their support and for hosting us. Every year, the athletes come here and compete for the title of the strongest."

Earlier, Academy gymnast Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg performed at the opening of the Russian Gymnastics Cup.

Nikita Nagorny took part in the Alina-2025 festival in the Athletic Heroes routine.