Academy coach Evgenia Eliseeva sum up the results of the international tournament in Tashkent

Evgenia Eliseeva, the coach of Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina, summed up the results of the international Shining Star tournament inTashkent.

 “The  atmosphere was very friendly. Very responsive, they helped us and the girls everywhere. So, a wonderful country, a wonderful tournament. We are very glad that we visited and took part in it. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who helped and supported us,” the coach said. 

 She told how she got student Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina ready before her performance. 

“I asked her to do the clubs well, so that in the all-around we would not fall off the pedestal. She told me: “Don’t you believe in me with the ribbon?” I said: “Well, Ksenia, you’ve been performing here with those born in 2010, and the gymnasts are more experienced.” She said: “Evgenia Mikhailovna, I will score points. You'll see." I hugged her and said: “Well, come on, I’ll believe in you!” And today, I actually really liked the way she did the ribbon. She was not afraid, she took up her space, so I am very pleased with her. We scored well,” Evgenia said.  

The coach also noted that in Tashkent our team felt support from Sochi. 

“Irina Dzyuba was always in touch, Alina Kabaeva called yesterday and offered support to the girls and to us. Many thanks to the entire Academy, all the coaches, our beloved Alina Kabaeva. To everyone involved in our victory and medals - thank you very much,” she said. 

According to the results of the Shining Star competition, which took place in Tashkent, November 9 to 13, Academy student Ksenia Savinova won silver in the individual all-around, as well as gold in the exercise with a hoop and silver in exercises with a ball, clubs and a ribbon.