Hidayat Heydarov, who returned to the country from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games as an Olympic Champion, gave an interview to journalists at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
APA presents that interview:
What was missing in the match with the opponent? So was there such a thing?
I didn't watch the match until later. But I saw that episode on videos. It was really nice. I was so shocked that I could not even be happy that I became the champion.
Who were your biggest supporters?
I would like to express my gratitude to all the people of Azerbaijan for their great support. First of all, I would like to thank Mr. President Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva for calling and congratulating me. I also express my gratitude to the Azerbaijan Judo Federation for creating all kinds of conditions for me. I would also like to thank Elnur Mammadli, who worked hand in hand for 14 months and made me a world, European and Olympic champion.
What other plans are ahead?
Ahead, of course, are the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Until then, there will be many world and European championships. Of course, I will return to the arenas after a short break.
Azerbaijan has never had a champion in Olympic sports for the second time. How do you plan to do this?
Yes, I want to become the Olympic champion for the second time. I will do my best for that.
What advice would you give to those who want to become an Olympic champion?
In general, not only in being a champion, but in every job, I would advise people to want that thing from their heart. Because when you want something from your heart, that thing will happen first and last.
Follow us on Telegram
t.me/apanewsaz
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
