US athletes impressed by National Gymnastics Arena in Baku [PHOTO]
By Trend
American gymnasts Evita Griskenas, Camilla Feeley and Laura Zeng, who are performing at the 37th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, are impressed by the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, the athletes told Trend.
“I was in Baku at the World Cup in 2017. Now I have returned, and it feels like everything is new. Great decorations, a beautiful hall. There are many spectators, and they show active support. It is nice that there are fans from the US. I am familiar with the gymnastics arena, but the hall has been refurbished for the World Championships in such a way that it feels like you have entered a fairy tale,” Griskenas said.
According to her, the fact that the participants compete for obtaining licenses for participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo does not worry her, and she is trying to perform the program to the best of her abilities.
“I know what the coach expects of me and try to do it,” Griskenas added.
Camilla Feeley was pleased with her performance during the fourth day of the competition.
“There were some drawbacks, but overall everything went well. Before the World Championships I was at competitions in Baku three times. Things are perfectly organized as always, there are lots of mats, a place for training, a clear schedule. There are lots of spectators from Azerbaijan and fans from the US in the hall to support us. It is exciting when you are supported by so many spectators," Feeley said.
Laura Zeng also noted that she was exciting by the way the Azerbaijani public cheered for the gymnasts.