MINSK, 4 December (BelTA) - Leader of Belarus’ men's speed skating team Ignat Golovatsiuk highlighted the benefits of psychological preparation ahead of competitions, BelTA has learned.
World junior champion and World Cup podium finisher Ignat Golovatsiuk delivered a presentation titled “Experience of effective behavior in competitive conditions in speed skating” at a seminar during the international scientific and practical conference “Applied sports science: traditions, realities, prospects” in Minsk.
“For successful performance in competitions, three elements are crucial: physical, technical-tactical, and psychological preparation. Not all athletes can handle emotional pressure, and not everyone is willing to work with a psychologist. Yet, this is precisely what is very much needed: if this aspect is addressed, results will improve,” Ignat Golovatsiuk emphasized. “Today, I shared my self-control practices and how to mentally prepare before a race. I hope young athletes will follow this example and start dedicating time to psychological work. It was also interesting to hear about the experiences of other athletes and learn about their pre-race rituals.”
The Marathon of Sports Science at the NOC of Belarus gathered experts from Belarus, Russia, China, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Switzerland to discuss sport psychology.
World junior champion and World Cup podium finisher Ignat Golovatsiuk delivered a presentation titled “Experience of effective behavior in competitive conditions in speed skating” at a seminar during the international scientific and practical conference “Applied sports science: traditions, realities, prospects” in Minsk.
“For successful performance in competitions, three elements are crucial: physical, technical-tactical, and psychological preparation. Not all athletes can handle emotional pressure, and not everyone is willing to work with a psychologist. Yet, this is precisely what is very much needed: if this aspect is addressed, results will improve,” Ignat Golovatsiuk emphasized. “Today, I shared my self-control practices and how to mentally prepare before a race. I hope young athletes will follow this example and start dedicating time to psychological work. It was also interesting to hear about the experiences of other athletes and learn about their pre-race rituals.”
The Marathon of Sports Science at the NOC of Belarus gathered experts from Belarus, Russia, China, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Switzerland to discuss sport psychology.
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