Tell us, how did you prepare to Europeans-2016? What was your shape?

I prepared to for the European Championships held in SC "Lviv Lions". And I did it really seriously, because the level of competition and participants are always the highest. The training plan included both work with iron (heavy weights), and work on the blocks and rubber. In addition, I had to use running and diet. I believe that could set the optimal form in this competition.

You showed excellent results on the right hand, but on the left you did not get the bonus. What is the reason?

Indeed, on the left hand I could not get in prizes. The reason was a hard struggle against the Bulgarian sportsman Radoslaw Skenderov. He imposed his style of fight and opened my wrist but despite this, I was able to win in this time. After that I lost to Jambul Vibliani and Merab Kakabadze.

How was your fight against Jambul Vibliani? Is he out of reach, or it is possible to fight and win him?

I believe that Jambul Vibliani is such a pinnacle in armwrestling, which not everyone can win. In the final on the right hand after "Ready? Go!" I was able to stop lateral movement of Jambul, after which he received a foul; than we had a strap match and I could not compete with more experienced and strong contender.

Were there moments of the championship, which you particularly remember?

Most memorable match at the right hand was Levan Saginashvili with Krasimir Kostadinov. Levan impresses with his size and charisma. Both athletes were worthy of victory, but more experienced Krasimir got it.

How can you evaluate the event as a whole?

An event was at a high level. Scene, lights and music – all this created an unforgettable atmosphere of the competition. Organizers tried their best so almost everything went well according to the regulations, except weighing procedure. But some referees’ qualifications brought some doubts. Their decisions were sometimes absurd and very inappropriate!