Head coach of the women's national team of Ukraine in biathlon Andrey Prokunin announced goals for the upcoming season.

According to Prokunin, he has already studied the possibilities of athletes well.

"Like other coaches, I was heard on the commission, which included members of the federation of biathlon and the Ministry of Sports of Ukraine. He said that I know well the capabilities of the team, understand goals and objectives.

First of all, this successful performance at the World Championships in Ostersund. Some specific medal plan was not voiced.

The second goal is the return of the full quota for participation in the World Cup. As you know, Ukraine, unfortunately, lost it, refusing at the end of last season from a trip to Tyumen. All the Ukrainian biathletes are well known. This is the Olympic champions, and young prospective athletes, and juniors. Before each there are certain tasks, all the girls are interested in achieving the results. Someone I know well, someone - a little worse, "- quotes the words of Prokunin Matchtv. en.

Recall that Andrei Prokunin led the national team of Ukraine in early May 2018. Earlier it was noted that Anastasia Merkushina and Julia Jima were preparing for the new season.