Why is the experience of performing at international tournaments important? Diana Sobyanina talks about it

The youngest member of the Sky Grace International Association team won four gold medals at the Star Ripple Cup Grand Prix among gymnasts born in 2016.

The St.Petersburg athlete shared her impressions and told why the experience of performing at international tournaments is important for her:

"I really liked the tournament, the atmosphere is so positive, the mats are good, the panelling. I really liked performing here. Competing in international tournaments  is very interesting because different girls come from different countries. And it is interesting to compete with them because they all do different things. And it is also interesting to see how they do it and what they do."

Diana also thanked the coaches for helping her prepare, as well thanked Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva for the opportunity to perform in China:

"My coaches Irina and Alina Gusarova helped me prepare. We did a lot of run throughs, so that everything was precisely right, and so that I would perform well. I once again want to say thank you to Alina Kabaeva because she gives the opportunity to go to these competitions and to showcase our talents."

Diana's coaches are Irina and Alina Gusarova; her choreographer is Elena Egorova.