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Interview with David Belyavski

Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion in team all-around David Belyavsky told RG about his love for artistic gymnastics, his attitude towards the Paris Olympics and his mood for the BRICS Games in Kazan.


❓How did you like the first day at the BRICS Games?

💬David Belyavsky: I immediately remember the 2013 Universiade, in which I took part (I won gold in the team, silver on the uneven bars and two bronzes - in the individual all-around and floor exercises - RG note). Kazan, the Universiade village, where we live - everything is great, you can feel the atmosphere of a sports festival. They greeted us very well - with dancing. It's a pity there was no chak-chak, I would have eaten it with pleasure.


❓And what about the regime, diet?

David Belyavsky: I never limit myself much, I don't hold back. Moreover, I don’t plan to eat a kilogram, I just want to try.


❓By the way, how did the test go?

💬David Belyavsky: The first training session went well. We came to the gym, warmed up. With new equipment, as it happens at international competitions, we had to work a little to get it in working order.


❓Russian gymnasts in neutral status decided not to go to the Olympics in Paris. Will you watch the tournament?

💬David Belyavsky: Yes, of course.


❓With what feeling? Regret?

💬David Belyavsky: You know, maybe at first there really was regret. But two years have passed. We live in these realities. Although I have had three Olympics, I stood on the podium everywhere. I am sure it is easier for me to judge than for young athletes.


❓And what is their attitude?

💬David Belyavskiy: The guys are training, trying to complicate their combinations, but still strive for international starts. For some, the BRICS Games are their first such tournament. For example, Daniil Marinov, who has already become the absolute champion of the country twice, beat absolute world champions Nagorny and Dalaloyan in the all-around.


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