The ice dance duo of Samantha Ritter and Daniel Brikalov, representing Azerbaijan, have addressed local fans ahead of the start of the European Championships.
In a video recorded specially for Idman.Biz, the athletes first commented on their recent performance at the Sofia Trophy in Bulgaria, where they won bronze medals with a total score of 171.75 points.
“We were very happy to win the bronze medal and incredibly proud to see the Azerbaijani flag being raised above the podium as a result of our performance”, said Samantha Ritter.
Daniel Brikalov noted that the pair are currently in Sheffield, United Kingdom, where the European Championships are taking place. “It is a great honor for us to represent Azerbaijan on the international sports stage. We ask everyone to support us,” he said.
Ritter also thanked the fans for their support and expressed hope that their performance at the European Championships will be enjoyed by Azerbaijani viewers.
Notably, the athletes greeted and said goodbye to fans in the Azerbaijani language.
@idman.biz Azərbaycanı fiqurlu konkisürmənin buz üstündə rəqs növü üzrə təmsil edən və Bolqarıstanda keçirilən beynəlxalq turnirdə bürünc medal qazanan Samanta Ritter və Daniel Brikalov cütlüyünün İDMAN.BİZ-ə ÖZƏL AÇIQLAMASI #azerbaycan #idman #buz #medal #qalib ♬ оригинальный звук - Idman və Biz
Leyla Eminova
