Interview of Eldeniz Azizli (55 kg), Greek-Roman wrestler of Azerbaijan national team, three-time World Champion, to Idman.biz.
- For the first time in the World Championship, we were first in the team score. It was a gradual success. What is the secret of great success?
- This world championship was great for us. The main secret of success is that all athletes and coaches are like a family. We are happy for each other's success and sad for each other's sadness. We are very friendly. At the same time, the team unites experienced and young people. In this case, we also give advice to our young athletes. They are also thankful that they listen to us. This is why we succeed as a team.
- You defeated Georgian Nugzari Tsurtsumiya in the final. Last year, you beat him in the finals of both the European and world championships. Can he be considered an easy opponent for you?
- He is a really good wrestler and the winner of many competitions. He himself tells me that I do not lose to anyone, I only lose to you. It is true that I beat him 3 times in the final, but that does not mean that I will always beat him. It's impossible to know. But right now I'm in better shape than him.
- At the age of 31, you won the 2nd World Championship in a row. It seems that success increases with age. This is also the case with your teammate Rafig Huseynov. How would you describe ranking titles as you get older?
- Of course, even though we are not young, we do not buy back from young people. Both Rafiq and I pay more attention to our diet and exercise regime than other athletes. That's why I think our experience, our regime, and our commitment to training brings the wins.
- Who disappointed you the most in the World Championship?
- I am proud of the whole team. Everyone did their best for a good result. Of course, this is a struggle, it is accepted in one of us and not accepted in the other. But the one who surprised me the most was Ulvi Ganizada. He is a very potential athlete. I thought he could win. Some nuances prevented it. I expect victories from him in the future. In addition, I was disappointed by Islam Abbasov's speech. He was one step away from the license and could easily buy it. In the fight with his Kazakh opponent, there was such a situation that he missed the license. I would really like him to get a license too.
- After becoming the world champion for the 3rd time, you announced that you will enter the weight category and wrestle at 60 kg. Will we see you in the next competitions at a new weight?
- I think that the performance can be checked at the Olympic weight - 60 kg. It is possible to fight in license meetings. But we haven't returned to training yet. We will decide this together with the coaches.
Emin Aga
İdman.biz
