Polina Rahimova
After signing a contract with Fenerbahce for the season 2017/2018, her next goal is to lead Azerbaijan at the EuroVolley tournament in front of the home fans.
We have contacted Rahimova in order to find out her expectations about the EuroVolley 2017:
“First of all, I want to reach the goal, to show a good performance and of course to enjoy every moment of this tournament,” says Rahimova at the beginning of the interview for WorldofVolley.
What is the goal of Azerbaijan at this upcoming competition?
“Our goal to pass through our pool and as a team to demonstrate good performance.”
Who are the favorites for winning the trophy?
“I would say all teams are strong. All of them trained a lot and of course, they will try to win. But if I should name some favorites, for me they are Azerbaijan, Italy, Turkey and Russia.”
What do you think about your rivals in Pool A, Poland, Germany and Hungary?
“It is almost impossible to see weak players in such tournaments all teams are strong. That is why we should fight till the end, there can’t be a moment when you relax and think this match is going to be yours, we should just work hard and fight. No pain, no gain.”
Azerbaijan is one of two hosts of the European Championship. Will this tournament have a positive influence on volleyball in Azerbaijan?
“This tournament is playing an important role in Azerbaijani volleyball, in its development. It can help to organize the stronger super league in the country. Also, it can attract new sponsors, what is also more important for developing volleyball. Azerbaijan had and has strong volleyball, it just needs support nowadays. And now I feel like everything depends on us and we can handle it,” explains Rahimova.
Recall that Azerbaijan will play in Pool A along with Germany, Poland and Hungary.
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