In actual fact, there are fewer injuries in rhythmic gymnastics than anywhere else, and I think it’s the least injury-prone type of sport. But a lot depends on the trainer, of course. She needs to have a good sense of how the child feels so as not to push her too far. Because when you push your body too far your attention falters and that’s the point at which an injury can happen. The trainer needs to know how to listen and feel how the child is doing; she needs to understand who’s cheating and dilly-dallying, and who’s working flat out. Irina Alexndrovna (Viner), for example, has a very good sense of these things, and we had hardly any injuries.