An interview with Azerbaijan's figure skater Vladimir Litvintsev for Idman.biz.
- You recently participated in the Bosphorus Cup in Istanbul, Turkiye. What are your impressions of the competition?
- The tournament was very well organized. This is the third time I have tested my strength here before bigger competitions. From an organizational standpoint, everything was excellent, and it was beneficial for me.
- You claimed the top spot at the Bosphorus Cup. Can we say you've fully found your form now?
- Of course, winning the gold medal is always enjoyable. That is always my goal. Therefore, I am constantly focused on victory. However, I still need to train and work harder.
- Were you certain about winning before the competition?
- I don’t think about winning during my preparations, I just want to perform well. I believe my competitors were also skilled and had strong abilities. The competition included some very good athletes.
- Who was the first to congratulate you after your victory?
- Vitali Novikov. I competed under his guidance during the tournament.
- Did you face any difficulties during your performance?
- Yes, there were some challenging moments. This occurred during the short program. I wasn’t able to complete all the elements successfully. But I hope that such mistakes won’t happen in the future. Since I came to Istanbul from the Canada Grand Prix, I didn’t have much time to prepare. If I had trained a little more, I’m sure the result would have been even better.
- What are your upcoming plans?
- The main goal for this season is the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The European Championship is also coming up soon. I want to perform my best at these competitions.
Banuchichek Huseynli
Idman.biz
