The Press Service of Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF) presents an interview with Polina Berezina, a member of the Spanish National Team in Rhythmic Gymnastics.
- Welcome to Azerbaijan. Please give us information about your participation in the training camp.
- We came to Azerbaijan together with my coach and another junior gymnast. The purpose of our visit to Baku is to gain experience, work with professionals and learn from the best gymnasts of Azerbaijan. I like to train here. I have been training for several days. I have successfully received new information. I hope that this experience will help me a lot in sports, life and achieving my goals.
- Is this your first visit to Azerbaijan?
This is not my first experience in Baku. Baku regularly hosts the World Cups series, and in the last 3-4 years, I have participated in almost all of them. I like to take part in these competitions.
- How do you assess the conditions here?
The conditions here are simply perfect. Many gymnasts share their experiences together. There are sufficient gymnastics floors for training. Professional choreographers, physiotherapists - everyone works here as a great team. They work in such a wonderful environment that almost nothing is missing. I would like to have such a gymnastics center in Spain.
- How do you assess your preparation for competitions during the pandemic?
In 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, we had to stay at home for 3 months because everything was closed. It was very difficult to train and the conditions were almost unbearable. But I had Qualifications for the Olympic Games ahead. Therefore, I found the strength to continue trainings and overcome this difficult situation. When quarantine finished, things began to go fast. Because I had dreams and plans. I can really say that these 3 months gave us time to think. We had the opportunity to think about our dreams and goals. Do we really want to do sports or not?
- What are your future plans?
Now, my main goals for the future are to prepare well for the upcoming events. Qualifications for the Olympic Games in Paris will be held next year. I would like to be qualified for Spain.