"First, I have to fight against myself!" Anel Dinisheva from Kazakhstan talks about her performance at the third stage of the Cup the Strongest

Anel Dinisheva from Kazakhstan won bronze in the all-around and the ball final at the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest. The gymnast shared her impressions of the competition:

"I enjoyed everything. It’s very beautiful. I really liked the organization; the people were pleasant and everyone was friendly. The competition is tough. But first I have to compete against myself and showcase all the work I’ve put in; the rest doesn't matter."

Anel spoke about her routines and her preparation for the event:

"For the ball routine, I’m Alice in Wonderland, and for the clubs, I have a very vibrant program. The hoop routine is very artistic, and the ribbon one is too. My last competition was the Astana City Championship, held here in Kazakhstan. The preparation wasn't easy. We put in a lot of work, making adjustments here and there, tweaking things that hadn't counted previously. My coach, Meruert Balginbaeva, helped me prepare. I want to express my immense gratitude for her patience, her contribution, and her belief in me."

The athlete admitted that she had already had the chance to meet the other winners of the competition:

"I didn't know anyone before. Now I’ve gotten to know a few people. Everyone is friendly."

The competitions were held in St. Petersburg from September 18 to 20.