"We have been preparing for the race for a year. We practiced twice a day. At the same time, we were testing our strength in the test match."
As Idman.biz reports, Leyla Allahverdiyeva, basketball player of the Azerbaijan national team (U-16), said this to journalists at the welcoming ceremony at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
She revealed the secret of their becoming European champions in Gibraltar: "There was excitement and stress before the games. As a family, we trusted and believed in each other. We promised to get the trophy. The support and trust of our coaches was a great motivation for us on this path. We thank everyone who supported us."
Allahverdiyeva said that the victory over Armenia in the first game was an additional motivation for them: "There was excitement before the match. But the coaches trained us well for this game. Our excitement completely passed and as a result, we defeated Armenia and raised the flag of Azerbaijan."
This was the 2nd consecutive championship of the Azerbaijani basketball players in the Division C.
Emin Aga
Idman.biz