«Only now are we beginning to understand how wonderful and how great it was». Irina Gusarova on the World Championship

Irina Gusarova—coach of Maria Borisova from St. Petersburg, a team competition winner and three-time World Championship medalist—shared her emotions upon returning home from Germany and thanked her colleagues, fellow gymnasts, and fans for the celebratory welcome:

«We worked and worked, and then it all ended, and it ended successfully. Only now are we beginning to understand how wonderful and how great it was. And how our dear Sirius greeted us. It's simply amazing! It's so nice, such attention, such care. Thank you so much! In my opinion, Russia is the best».