The 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi last October was perhaps the most important moment in her career, and swept two golds, one silver and two bronze medals. Next objective: To qualify for the Olympics, which came. And then of course to climb into one of the three piers and see the Cypriot flag hoisted on the web.
Monday evening. The Chrystalleni has just returned from international matches played in Belgium. The scores for once was too high. But not complacent. It is not the character of the games Here in Israel in December and January in London. The latter are most important for Chrystalleni. They will consider whether to compete in the Olympics next summer. This is keen. The dream of every athlete engaged in competitive sport. And here let us note that Chrystalleni finally chosen and will go to the Olympics!
The Chrystalleni, moreover, is fully committed to the goal. Everyday is melting - literally - in training. Seven to eight hours a day. Common mountains from the snow. So many years, celebrations, holidays, summers had passed to the gym. The school inevitably comes, somehow, into the background. The Chrystalleni but with intensive tutorials manages each time to replenish the gaps. The teachers, on the other hand, show understanding. But she did not disappoint. They are diligent and excellent student.
It is understood that the output is limited. The time set for the rest, minimum. I suppose it would be difficult not to be able to do the rides, especially now that the holidays are approaching, as the other of the same age. "It bothers me that lack simple, everyday pleasures. My goal is to qualify for the Olympics in London. Everything else seem insignificant," he says, with full awareness.
The Chrystalleni is used for good in this lifestyle. Was four years old when he came first in contact with the rhythmic gymnastics. Still remember the first prize. In the seven. A teddy bear shaped sun. The prize as the most promising female athlete of the match that in Bulgaria. At first everything seemed in her eyes asgame. Over the years became the everyday-ness of. In the process began to love the rhythmic gymnastics growing. The combination of dance and gymnastics to inspire. I never bothered to have to sacrifice things for her. It was not something imposed.
Monday evening. The Chrystalleni has just returned from international matches played in Belgium. The scores for once was too high. But not complacent. It is not the character of the games Here in Israel in December and January in London. The latter are most important for Chrystalleni. They will consider whether to compete in the Olympics next summer. This is keen. The dream of every athlete engaged in competitive sport. And here let us note that Chrystalleni finally chosen and will go to the Olympics!
The Chrystalleni, moreover, is fully committed to the goal. Everyday is melting - literally - in training. Seven to eight hours a day. Common mountains from the snow. So many years, celebrations, holidays, summers had passed to the gym. The school inevitably comes, somehow, into the background. The Chrystalleni but with intensive tutorials manages each time to replenish the gaps. The teachers, on the other hand, show understanding. But she did not disappoint. They are diligent and excellent student.
It is understood that the output is limited. The time set for the rest, minimum. I suppose it would be difficult not to be able to do the rides, especially now that the holidays are approaching, as the other of the same age. "It bothers me that lack simple, everyday pleasures. My goal is to qualify for the Olympics in London. Everything else seem insignificant," he says, with full awareness.
The Chrystalleni is used for good in this lifestyle. Was four years old when he came first in contact with the rhythmic gymnastics. Still remember the first prize. In the seven. A teddy bear shaped sun. The prize as the most promising female athlete of the match that in Bulgaria. At first everything seemed in her eyes asgame. Over the years became the everyday-ness of. In the process began to love the rhythmic gymnastics growing. The combination of dance and gymnastics to inspire. I never bothered to have to sacrifice things for her. It was not something imposed.
The parents of course were those who cultivated the love for sport. Her father routinely rally and her mother loves the gym, while walking by and she did gymnastics. Her grandfather again engaged in racing and wrestling. The germ of sports but not just stuck Chrystalleni. And the other three brothers involved in the championship, with the exception of the big sister who at this stage and studying the small family of six in the not yet completely settled. "The truth is that it is a little hard to be in a house full of athletes.Rarely do we find all cuddly together. Usually someone is absent or out of town, or in training. "
Although gymnastics is the world's Chrystallenis is conscious that it is a sport with age.There are athletes, as I explained, that are fighting them until 26. But these are exceptions. By 24 you should make a decision that this fee for the balls and ribbons. "As the years pass the more difficult it is for the body to respond to a large degree of difficulty required. Moreover, there is competition. Continuously rising level. "
However, the alternative has been found. He wants to deal with the legal. From baby liked. So, having achieved its goals in the sport, will devote himself to education.
Otherwise, the Chrystalleni is a typical 18 year old girl. It gives much importance to external appearance. Moreover, he loves to dance. And of course the music that accompanies even in the workouts. In the ipod will find everything. From hip-hop, jazz to Greek.
Of course, many do not know how Chrystalleni has been involved with judo - in fact won the Gold in Pancyprian competitions - the go - karts and water skiing. This is what we call the adrenaline pumping!
Article of Constantina Georgiou, first published in "Down Town" magazine, Vol. 266, dated 11 to 17 December 2011.
