This document provides biographical details about Eleonora Volokontseva, a prominent figure in Wushu in St. Petersburg, Russia. It notes that Ivan first saw Eleonora at a Wushu competition where she was instructing children and that their performances greatly improved from her guidance. The document then provides details about Eleonora's background in various martial arts and sports stretching back to her childhood, and how she became president and head judge of the St. Petersburg Wushu Federation. Ivan expresses how Eleonora has inspired him to pursue sports and views Wushu as an important part of his life.
2. Hello! My name is Ivan. I’m from
Saint-Petersburg. When I was 7
years old my parents decided that I
should do some sports. They chose
Wushu and my workouts started. It
was quite difficult for me at first.
Exercises seemed to be completely
impracticable and there was no
possibility to overcome tiredness
after workouts. In spite of being a
little bit confused I’ve always tried
to do my best and all has changed
after my first Open Wushu Cup
competitions.
3. There I saw the president and main
judge of St-Petersburg Sporting Wushu
Federation Eleonora Volokontseva for
the first time. It was a woman of 50
years with short brown hair. She was
explaining children who were standing
near her how to deal with their fair,
reminding the main points of their
performances. Her eyes were strict
and soft at the same time. I learned a
lot from this speech. To my surprise,
all children who were given her
instructions performed great. Then I
was being told about her biography
and achievements.
4. Eleonora’s biography.
When Eleonora was a child she was doing
gymnastics and dancing ballet. After that she
worked as a coach of bodybuilding and
rhythmic and opened her own club called
‘Eleonora’ for women who want to be
physically fit. At the same time she took up
yoga and karate. At the first international
tournament her technique was recognized as
the best in the world and the World Karate
Federation awarded her a black belt. She was
also invited in Harbin school to study Wushu
with famous coach Zhang Zhi Bin. After many
years of coaching when St.-Petersburg
Sporting Wushu Federation was founded in
2001 Eleonora became its president and
main judge.
6. Now I tell everybody
with proud that
Eleonora has
inspired me to do
sports and changed
my opinion about
Wushu. When I look
at her I understand
that Wushu is a part
of my life and I just
must be so sporty,
kind and purposeful
as she is.
7. Wushu is not only a sport, it
is an activity which makes
you feel strong and
disciplined, combine
gentleness and power. I
advise everybody to try it.
