The titled Russian Greco-Roman style wrestler Roman Vlasov supports the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to postpone the Olympic Games to Tokyo (Japan) for 2021. But he also feels that everyone should be prepared for fresh starts once the pandemic ends. “Thanks to the wisdom of the leadership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) , the Games in Tokyo have been postponed for a year. The United World of Wrestling (UWW) also does a lot to support athletes, to maintain the spirit of fair competition – qualification Olympic tournaments have been postponed for exactly one year. Thus, like world-class athletes we’ve got a good opportunity for more detailed and thorough preparation for the main start of the cycle, “said Vlasov.
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The twin Olympic champion athlete recalled that the whole matter is not only in physical condition, but also in the athlete’s emotional state. He says,”It is important that this applies not only to physical conditions but also to the emotional state. For example, from the moment I joined the Russian Greco-Roman wrestling team, I have never been able to stay at home for such a long time, I’m very glad that I can enjoy communicating with those who are dear to me. I understand that the pandemic will end, and you need to be ready for new starts, so now there is absolutely no desire and time to relax. The whole wrestling world, we all, I mean, athletes applying for participation in “Olympics-2021, we are in the same conditions: there is no competitive practice, there are restrictions on the organization of a full-fledged training process. However, we are doing everything possible to stay in combat form.”
Vlasov is very clear what he wants in Tokyo and does not mind sharing it too. “I am sure that honesty in training increases the chances of winning competitions. The main thing is regime, discipline, desire. Now my goal is to win an Olympic license, earn the right to speak at the Tokyo Games. I know that I am not alone in the thirst for struggle, the thirst for victories It is expected that competition at national and international competitions and tournaments will become sharper and tougher, which is why today we pay great attention to physical training, techniques for performing techniques in the stance and in the stalls, the tactical task is to get in shape day after day, to become stronger because luck loves the strong! ”