Kazakh short track skaters commented on their performance at a distance of 500 meters at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, bbabo.net correspondent reports.
Today, February 11, Abzal Azhgaliyev, as well as Denis Nikisha and Adil Galiakhmetov shot at the Games, successfully overcoming the qualifications.
As Azhgaliev, the flag bearer of Kazakhstan, admitted, it was a little more difficult for him than his teammates.
"There was a bit of excitement. I had to wait a long time. Because the opening of the Olympics was on February 4, and our competitions began on February 5. The athletes of our team have already tried themselves on this ice at distances of 1500 and 1000 meters, and I am at this Olympics just my crown I ran 500 meters, I had to wait a little. The fans asked where I am, why don't I go out? I said: "Be patient, I have it on the 11th." Today I went out, I qualified, I'm glad. The day after tomorrow I will also have a battle! support us," Azhgaliyev said.
The standard-bearer showed first place in his group. Just like Nikish.
"The tasks were set for this race. The tasks were completed, it pleases, of course. Further plan? First we need to see the races, which will be in 1/4, then we will act," Nikisha commented.
Galiakhmetov showed the second time.
“For me, 500 meters is a bit hard. Because I run longer distances. And after the fall of the Canadian, I breathed lightly and easily reached. The tactic was to come out second after the Chinese and keep the left. After the fall, the coach shouted for me to run more freely. Beat your records, break world records. Of course, it is very desirable to be among the winners, we strive for medals," Galiakhmetov added.
The final competition at this distance will take place on February 13.
Our medals
Total Kazakhstan 0 0 0 0TOP 5 medalists
/i Total 1 Norway 6 3 5 14 2 Germany 6 3 0 9 3 Netherlands 5 4 1 10 4 Sweden 5 2 2 9 5 Austria 4 6 4 14 Total score
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