Sofia Ilteryakova tells about a new ball exercise at the Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus

Sofia Ilteryakova became the all-around champion at the Cup of the Strongest Athletes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus according to the juniors program.

The gymnast shared her impressions of the performance and told about a new ball exercise:

"I am very pleased that I managed to perform successfully. Without any gross visible mistakes. In principle, I am very pleased. I was waiting for the premiere. I probably wanted to change something, do it in a slightly different style. I think I am more open to it. That is why I like this program very much. Of course, the competition here is very strong. Our girls, and the girls from the Sky Grace Academy and from Belarus are also very strong, unique girls."

The athlete also noted that she is friends with gymnasts from Belarus — it all started with congratulations to each other:

"We became very close friends, and we have very good relations with them. I am very pleased that Alina Harnasko came up to me, it's wow! The girls from Belarus are generally very cool, I like them very much."

At the competitions in Moscow, Sofia Ilteryakova won the all-around in the sum of four apparatus.