"Fencing was starting to interfere with my studies. I was an excellent player until the 8th grade, after moving to St. Petersburg, I became a striker".
In an interview with Idman.biz, the fencer of the Azerbaijan national team, Anna Bashta, said this while talking about her teenage years.
The childhood dream of our European champion: "I wanted to be an ice cream seller or the director of Gazprom"
The European champion stated that he told his coach that he had problems with his studies and that he was interfering with his preparation at school: "But in fact, I was walking by myself behind the garages."
The 27-year-old world championship finalist also talked about his childhood dreams. He said that he wanted to be the best seller of ice cream: "I wanted to be an ice cream seller." I thought the saleswoman could sit down and eat as much ice cream as she wanted for free. I was trying to convince everyone that she was not paying. I dreamed of being in her place, thinking that I would hit the jackpot then. I also wanted to lead one of the companies in the oil industry. For example, I wanted to become the director of "Gazprom". In principle, there are still chances, if someone is interested, I am ready" (laughs).
Shabnam Rahimova
Idman.biz
