Gold medalist from Tokyo: I have a very unique opportunity to inspire young athletes
Wednesday, 27 July 2022
Linoy Ashram won the gold medal in Tokyo 2021 in rhythm gymnastics. She became the first Israeli female to win gold at the Olympic Games. Twenty-three-year-old already retired from her professional career and is in Banská Bystrica with the Israel team. She revealed what is her role here, what are her plans after retirement, and how big of an influence her success on young Israeli gymnasts.
How do you remember the successful Tokyo Olympic Games?
It was once in a lifetime experience. I achieved an unexpected result. I couldn’t imagine I will win a gold medal. I was thinking about silver or bronze. Finally, it was a sweet gold.
You are attending EYOF as a young ambassador. Why did you decide to come here and do this?
Here I have a very unique opportunity to inspire young athletes. I competed in Nanjing 2014 and remember my first experience in an international multi-sport event. Especially for the Israeli athletes, I can be like a big sister and I feel it’s helpful for them.
What is your role here?
As part of the EYOA Program, I serve as a reporter.
How do you rate conditions here in Banská Bystrica?
I attended youth Olympic games and Olympic games and I can say the conditions here are very good.
Have you seen the gymnastics arena? What do you think about the conditions for gymnastic athletes here?
Yes, I like it. I used to be at the rhythm gymnastics arena so for me it is different, and it is the first time for me to stay for a longer time in the artistic gymnastics arena.
This year you retired from professional gymnastics. What are your plans for the future?
I am currently studying Physical Education and working as a coach with the national rhythmic
gymnastics team together with my Olympic coach.
Israel has six gymnastic athletes here. How do you feel about your successors?
I come from rhythmic gymnastics so I just enjoy watching them.
Is the popularity of gymnastics raising in Israel since you and Artem Dolgopyat won gold last year in
Tokyo?
Absolutely yes. We see a big growth in gymnastics since our two Olympic gold medals.
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