"It was important for the Azerbaijani women's volleyball team to win their first match at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games."
Idman.Biz reports that this was said by the team's setter, Valeriya Kondratyeva, after their match against the Iranian national team.
Speaking to the press service of the Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation, the player commented on their victory:
"I congratulate my team and the coaching staff. This was our first game, it was important to win, and I am very happy that we managed to do it. We prepared well for the match. The mood in the team is good. In difficult moments, everyone supports and helps each other. I wish our team success in the next games as well."
It should be noted that the Azerbaijani national team defeated the Iranian team with a score of 3:0 at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games.