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Hasrat Jafarov (67 kg), bronze medalist of the Paris-2024 Summer Olympic Games, three-time European champion and two-time medalist of the world championship, called the holding of the III CIS Games in Azerbaijan a great event.
"Report" informs that the Greco-Roman wrestler said this in a statement to the press service of the Baku City Circuit.
The wrestler, who became the champion of the I CIS Games held in Kazan, Russia in 2021 and carried the Azerbaijani flag at the opening ceremony, emphasized the importance of appreciating this chance:
"This is a great event. The III CIS Games are a great opportunity for young talents of Azerbaijan. I think our athletes should take advantage of this opportunity. They have been given a great honor to represent our country in a prestigious international tournament, and in their homeland."
He assessed the potential of Azerbaijani wrestlers:
"Our young people are strong. I follow their training and I believe that they will show good results. The support of the fans is a great motivation. They should approach the Games with maximum responsibility. Every competition is a great responsibility. We represent Azerbaijan and there is very little time left for the Games. You need to be ready - both physically and mentally. I wish success to all Azerbaijani athletes who will participate in the III CIS Games. This is a very important event for our country. I am sure that the Games will be held at the highest level."
The athlete recalled the I CIS Games:
"I became a champion and was the flag bearer at the opening ceremony. It was both a great responsibility and an honor. I wanted to go to the ceremony with a gold medal and it was possible. Because the first day of wrestling competitions was before the opening ceremony. I wanted to carry the flag as a champion at the opening. The competition was very high, but I coped with it. I won many medals, won the bronze of the Olimpiada in Paris, and became a three-time European champion. But most importantly, I have not changed as a person. Although my greatest achievement is an Olympic medal, I am not stopping."
H. Jafarov spoke about his next goals:
"I want to become a world champion, and then win a gold medal at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. I am motivated by the results in sports and my love for wrestling. This is not just a job, it is a lifestyle. If millions are watching your successes, you have no right to stop."
The Greco-Roman wrestler also gave advice to beginners in sports:
"You should not be complacent after the first successes. Sport always requires suffering and hard work. If you don't work on yourself, there will be no result. It is especially difficult in the transition to the senior category. They should always work on themselves."
It should be noted that the III CIS Games will be held in 7 cities of Azerbaijan from September 28 to October 8.
