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Ilia Zaika preparing new dismount, hopes to compete at Worlds

Sergey Lisin from "SE" spoke on the eve of the "Strongest Athletes Cup" with Ilya Zaika, a native of Donbass, who competes for the Vladimir region. At the moment, Ilya has the second difficulty base in the world on the rings, and before the start of the tournament, he told "SE" about plans to increase it.


💬 There is no need to do it now, because the purity and, in any case, high base are enough. I think this will be the maximum score on the rings. Well, and I hurt my leg a little, the ankle joint, I also need to take care of it.


❓ Do you follow the world scene, what other guys are doing on the rings?

💬 Of course.


❓ To what extent are they at your level now or are you at their level, are you close or are there guys who are more stable or have a noticeably higher base?

💬 I won't say that I am the strongest, but I can compete. Especially if I finish my dismount, which is in the plans. Either two with two straight, or three somersaults, but the latter is not a fact.


❓ Do you feel pressure, responsibility because you are the closest to the elite of all neutrals?

💬 I wouldn't say that I feel pressure. Rather, there is some pride. This is an indicator of my work. I love to work, and it works out more or less.


❓ Do you want to go to Indonesia for the World Championship?

💬 Of course.


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