Anastasia Goncharenko (Ukraine)

Age: 18 year old

City: Ochotnikovo (Crimea, Ukraine)

Currently: graduate

Interests: Armwrestling, Geokeshing

Hobby: I’m collecting plates from various cities, I’ve been to. I love travelling and gazing on stars.

The most important in people is: sympathy, honesty, devotion and sense of humour

Source of inspiration: good temper and a trainer standing next to me

The most important thing in life is: "Per aspera ad astra" we’re lucky to have a family and our nearest and dearest - smiling mothers and goddaughter

When did you start training armwrestling?
Armwrestling – is a line in my head hitting my face. In the age of 14, when I decided to take it up, I knew that as soon as I crossed this like, I’d never come back... never! It’s the shortest way to achieve your goal... just to stumble and get up all over again, squeeze your teeth, heal the pain and keep going on, although it’s not easy... My defeats will become my victories, and my pain – matter which will forge my luck and loss give us new hope!

Who’s your trainer?

My trainer is, know by all of you, Andrey Sharkov.

Tell us about your previous achievements.
I’ve won tournaments in Crimea and Ukraine 12 times. I’ve won the Ukrainian Cup twice. I’ve also been the European Champions twice. I’ve also got 6 medals of the World Championships.

What did you preparations for the European Championships in Poland look like?
I trained 3-4 times a week. I tried to focus on small faults and special points of our sport. Then necessary sparing. I can also say, that the rope was an important part of my trainings. The aim I’d set was to win the championships. And I’ve achieved it.

Have you ever been to Poland?

No, this was my first time in Poland and I really liked it. I’d like to come here once more to visit this country and see its beauty.

And what did you like the most in Poland?

I loved the local tasty cuisine and tidiness.

In which classes will we see you in Brazil? Of course if you are going there.

I really want to go to the World Championships to Brazil. I’ll be taking part in 50kg class.

What are your future plans?

Currently I resting after the European Championships. In June I’m starting regular trainings. These will be my last World Championships in Junior class, and that’s why I’ll do my best to win. I’ll be training at 100% according to my plan. There’s just one step to win and I’ll make it.

My future plans - university.