I.I .: Victoria, congratulations on winning the tournament in Lotoshino! Encouraging start of the season! We wonder whether this tournament is a cakewalk for you?

VI .: Thank you! I was not specifically preparing for the tournament, was not even sure that I would go. Decided to go at the last minute. The tournament turned out to be difficult due to the participation of Alina Volkova.

I.I .: Your fight with Alina Volkova appeared to be long and it seemed to be very difficult for you. Is this right?

VI .: That fight was not easy, as not often my wrist had been beaten out this way, and it also was not my fight. But I used to endure to the end even in uncomfortable positions.

I.I .: I saw that Alina was able to force you to fight in top-roll and loaded your wrist. How are you going to fix the situation?

VI .: Of our struggle can draw the conclusion that I need to learn more "stretch" and with ligaments everything seems to be ok.

I’m also not significantly different at the start (unlike Alina), but at the expense of endurance and willpower all turns out.

I.I .: Please tell us about your training as a girl and mother of two. Does it differ much from the training process of men?

VI .: I think not, the difference is only in kilograms load. In my training, nothing has changed after the birth of children, only some technical nuances depending on future opponents.

I.I .: As you already know, our former compatriot, now a US citizen Nadya Anikina won the WAL tournament among women. Do you have plans to perform in the USA?

VI .: If prizes in women's categories will be more interesting, I would be pleased to participate!

I.I .: Vikki, which way of development in armwrestling is more preferable for you -professional or amateur?

VI .: I try to attend all tournaments, as professional as the European and World Championships, so then I think that after all - professional.

I.I .: What kind of character should the girl have to achieve such heights in arm wrestling?

VI .: She should be goal-focused and persistent. She must believe in herself and in her abilities.

Ilya Izman