P. Gajdoš: We are not saying good-bye to Anastasiya Kuzmina, for her results and representation she deserves our gratitude
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Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš congratulated Anastasiya Kuzmina, member of the Dukla Banská Bystrica Military Sports Club, on her world champion title in the women’s sprint race in biathlon during their meeting at MOD Main Building today (12 April 2019). On the occasion of the end of her career in individual disciplines and for her brilliant performance results, he awarded her the Minister of Defence Commemorative Medal, 1st Grade, a prize of 5,000 euros, and a spa package for her whole family in an MOD-owned spa facility. He also recognised the work of her coach and husband Daniel Kuzmin and that of her entire support team.
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš said: “Of course, I fully respect Anastasiya’s decision to finish her career in individual disciplines. At the same time, she has my admiration as she finishes as a real queen, i.e. at the top of her career. Despite this, I believe that we are not saying good-bye to her and that she will continue to reckon on herfamily from the VŠC Dukla. Naturally, I am also happy with her decision to help our Dukla team in team disciplines.” At the same time, he said that for him the most powerful moment came during the last but one race when, after gaining the world champion title, she fulfilled her dream of hitting all of the 20 targets.
Anastasiya Kuzmina said: “10 years have already passed since I was first able to represent the Dukla Banská Bystrica, and I want to re-emphasise that the Military Sports Centre has its traditions and its successes, and I am very pleased to have contributed to the Centre to have even more sporting successes, as well as making it more visible in the world also thanks to the support of the SVK MOD.” She went on to say that today’s meeting with the Defence Minister, her big fan, made her day.
Director of the VŠC Dukla Banská Bystrica Lt Col Roman Benčík said that Anastasiya Kuzmina is among those who have met the tasks and goals of the Military Sports Centre – to collect as many medals as possible at world-class sports events. “We have prepared several alternatives for Anastasiya’s next career, be that as a coach for youth or working as part of management and marketing in our centre. The decision is hers,” he emphasised.
Anastasiya Kuzmina has been a member of the Dukla Banská Bystrica Military Sports Centre since 2009. She added the world champion title to her successes in the last season when she triumphed in the women’s 7.5km sprint race at the 2019 Biathlon World Championships in Sweden’s Östersund. She placed 3rd in the overall rating of the Biathlon World Cup in the 2018/2019 season, when she won 4 podium placements and stood on the winners’ podium three times. Among her greatest sporting successes are 3 golds and 3 silvers from the Olympic Games and the complete first 3 placings on the winners’ podiums at the Biathlon World Championships.
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš said: “Of course, I fully respect Anastasiya’s decision to finish her career in individual disciplines. At the same time, she has my admiration as she finishes as a real queen, i.e. at the top of her career. Despite this, I believe that we are not saying good-bye to her and that she will continue to reckon on herfamily from the VŠC Dukla. Naturally, I am also happy with her decision to help our Dukla team in team disciplines.” At the same time, he said that for him the most powerful moment came during the last but one race when, after gaining the world champion title, she fulfilled her dream of hitting all of the 20 targets.
Anastasiya Kuzmina said: “10 years have already passed since I was first able to represent the Dukla Banská Bystrica, and I want to re-emphasise that the Military Sports Centre has its traditions and its successes, and I am very pleased to have contributed to the Centre to have even more sporting successes, as well as making it more visible in the world also thanks to the support of the SVK MOD.” She went on to say that today’s meeting with the Defence Minister, her big fan, made her day.
Director of the VŠC Dukla Banská Bystrica Lt Col Roman Benčík said that Anastasiya Kuzmina is among those who have met the tasks and goals of the Military Sports Centre – to collect as many medals as possible at world-class sports events. “We have prepared several alternatives for Anastasiya’s next career, be that as a coach for youth or working as part of management and marketing in our centre. The decision is hers,” he emphasised.
Anastasiya Kuzmina has been a member of the Dukla Banská Bystrica Military Sports Centre since 2009. She added the world champion title to her successes in the last season when she triumphed in the women’s 7.5km sprint race at the 2019 Biathlon World Championships in Sweden’s Östersund. She placed 3rd in the overall rating of the Biathlon World Cup in the 2018/2019 season, when she won 4 podium placements and stood on the winners’ podium three times. Among her greatest sporting successes are 3 golds and 3 silvers from the Olympic Games and the complete first 3 placings on the winners’ podiums at the Biathlon World Championships.
