Interview of Mercedes Walker, who will be part of the Azerbaijan national team in the 3x3 type of basketball at the Paris-2024 Summer Olympic Games, to Idman.biz
- How do you feel before the Olympics? How do you rate your level of preparation?
- Everything is OK. I think that our pace of preparation is at the highest level. We really trained very intensively.
- You could not participate in several tournaments due to injuries in the team. Is it possible that this situation will not affect the team at the Olympic Games?
- No, it won't have any effect. We still have time for games. We will be ready before the start.
- How do you evaluate your opponents in Paris-2024?
- Every team is strong in the Olympics. These teams did not fall into the first "eight" by chance. The games will be tough. Everything will be clear on the field.
- Do you talk about the Olympic championship with your teammates? What are your chances of winning a gold medal?
- Yes, we all talk to each other about how important it will be to win a gold medal. We fought hard to qualify for Paris-2024, I believe we will do better for the gold medal.
Emin Agha
Idman.biz