Azerbaijan’s Nikita Simonov on his worlds readiness: ‘The mood is excellent and competitive’ - International Gymnast Magazine Online
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Heading into this week’s World Championships in Rotterdam, two-time world still rings finalist Nikita Simonov has a medal on his mind – and ample training and credentials to justify his optimism. The 30-year-old Simonov’s career medal tally includes 23 World Cup and World Challenge Cup medals, plus a Europeans silver, and he is in optimistic pursuit of his first world championships medal in Rotterdam. In this International Gymnast Online interview, Simonov shares the reasons for his success thus far, his status as a gymnastics icon in Azerbaijan and his expectations for Rotterdam. IGO: After placing fifth at the 2023 Worlds, how have you improved your routine so you can challenge for a medal in Rotterdam? NS: Compared to the 2023 World Championships, significant work was done on combinations, errors and the cleanliness of execution. IGO: What do you feel distinguishes you from the other top rings specialists? NS: There is a photo from the 2026 World Cup Series poster in Baku, which captures my hold on the rings. Even if it were made black and white, many fans would recognize me by my perfectly fitted socks and beautiful lines. IGO: What enables you to excel in execution?
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