Metaratings.ru has published some great quotes from the two champions. Belyavski won’t compete in Jakarta but still has interesting aims and ambitions.
David Belyavski : ‘Retirement? I'm still 33. In modern Russian history, not a single gymnast has won a medal at a national championship after age 30. I continue to do so every year. We'll see how long I can last. But my main motivation is my daughter, to whom I'm proving by my own example that if you truly and sincerely love what you do, it will always reciprocate. I'll strive to ensure that she and all the fans see me compete again.
Has the level of competition been maintained? The level has dropped in the all-around. It will be tough for the guys at the World Championships. The level has improved in some events, and dropped in others. But the team is working hard, so I'm confident that the best is yet to come," Belyavsky said.’
Angelina Melnikova
‘My form is good, but not the best. A long period away from international competitions has had an impact on both my physical and mental fitness. However, I'm confident that my current form will allow me to compete and perform my routines well, both in terms of difficulty and execution.
"How can I avoid a fall like I did at the Russian Championships? It's a sport, and there are many factors that can cause an athlete to make a mistake. In preparation for the World Championships, I'll be paying extra attention to the balance beam, and I hope everything goes well in Indonesia," Melnikova told Metaratings.ru.’
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