MOSCOW, January 12, Alexander Govorov. Biathlete Svetlana Mironova was one of the best a move at the World Cup three years ago, and now she is failing, said the former head coach of the Russian national team Anatoly Khovantsev. one miss. «How to evaluate the result of Mironova, if she cannot get into the prize-winners with zeros. Three years ago, Mironova was one of the leaders of the World Cup in speed, she could fight for medals, but now nothing is working out. We still have only hope on (Christina) Reztsova. Only she, with successful shooting, can claim prizes. I was hoping that (Anastasia) Shevchenko would join the team, but she does not show anything at all. She was one of our best juniors. It's a shame. The difference between the IBU Cup and World Cup is big, women's composition is much weaker e than in men. You need speed, only in this case there is a chance to show a good result. While we do not have this speed, «- said Khovantsev. The ex-coach of the Russian national team also noted that he would try Victoria Slivko at the World Cup, who is now playing at the IBU Cup.» (Ulyana) Nigmatullina admitted that she was tired. It looks like she got decently loaded at the training camp, although only her second race after New Year's has passed for her. What will happen next? It is not clear how she can perform in Antholz at a height where it has always been difficult for her. It will be very difficult for her in Beijing too. I would try Slivko at the World Cup, I wonder what she can show there. Victoria is not feeling very badly in the mountains, an option with her participation would be interesting. So far, I don't see any positive shifts in the team, «Khovantsev added.
