Aider, tell how is your preparation for the Worlds? Did you recover after the European Championship?

– My training is going well, I even added to the force that makes me happy. Now I have a little work at the table with my mates and sparring a little, but I'll work on it after  the Worlds. and I was able to recover and relax. Everything is okay, I'm ready.

Have you participated at any competition after the Europeans, or just getting ready for the Worlds?

– After the European Championship I did not participate in any tournament. For some time I have a break from hard training. Once I felt that I was ready to train, I began preparations for the World Championship.

Do you think how different is the level of preparation of the European Championship and Worlds?

– Of course, they’re different tournaments. At the World Championship more athletes is participating, and the level of the competition is higher.  But athletes who performed at Europeans can improve the shape, continue to progress in the period of preparation and in the end make many sportsmen nervous.

What can you say about Ukrainian national team? Will they show a better result than in Europe?

– Regard to the national team –I can say nothing specific, as many did not have been at the European Championship. Guys certainly are diligently preparing for the World Cup and show the perfect shape. And of course those who performed at Europeans will fight at Worlds with even greater enthusiasm.

Do you plan in the future to participate in professional tournaments? What do you think about Zloty Tour?

– I have plans to visit professional tournaments. I know that at this year's Złoty Tour a new category – up to 105 kg will be my results and then will decide about professional table.

We wish good luck to the Aider on the upcoming tournament and look forward to his performances. Stay with us and stay tuned.