+1 TO MASTERS OF SPORTS OF RUSSIA AT THE TSPU

Maria Kosterova, a third-year student at the Institute of Physical Culture and Sports of the Tomsk State Pedagogical University, has been awarded the title "Master of Sports of Russia" in sports acrobatics. The award was issued by the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation.

Maria's passion for acrobatics started when she was seven years old and joined the Youth Sports School No. 3. She initially tried various sports, including swimming and rhythmic gymnastics, but acrobatics won her heart.

Maria says, "I am a team player and I love performing acrobatics in pairs or threes. You feel a sense of unity and support."

However, like many athletes, Maria faced setbacks and moments where she considered quitting, but support from family, coaches, and colleagues helped her overcome challenges. Her desire to share her experiences and inspire the next generation of champions motivated her to continue. She is now studying at the Tomsk State Pedagogical University to become an experienced coach and educator in the sport.

Maria and her team have achieved many victories at different competitions, including second place at the Tomsk region championship in acrobatics and silver at the Russian competition "Pleshkov cup". This success led to her and her colleagues being awarded the title of "Master of Sports of Russia."

"I entered the TSPU to be able to work as an acrobatics coach, become an experienced teacher and raise new masters of sports. To do this, I need to know the methods of teaching the subject to children of different ages, which is what I'm studying now, — Maria says. — Sports have taught me discipline, and that quality helps me well in my studies".

Maria is now motivated to continue her journey, using her newfound knowledge to inspire and educate young acrobatics champions. Her next competition will be the Championship of the Tomsk region and the Championship of the Siberian Federal District in sports acrobatic