Azerbaijani wrestler Ruzanna Mammadova (62 kg), U-20 European champion, gave an interview to the federation’s press service.
As Idman.biz reports, she evaluated her preparation for the World Championship and shared her expectations for the tournament.
– How is the preparation for the World Championship going? How ready do you feel for the competition?
– Preparation for the World Championship is going well. We are already in the second week of the training camp. Now we are training lighter because the competition is near. I feel good. How ready I am will be shown at the competition.
– Lately, injuries have been hindering you in competitions. This time, is there no such problem?
– There is always a problem. I have a serious knee injury. God willing, I plan to have surgery after the competitions. For now, I continue training while enduring this pain.
– Three years ago, you became the U-17 European and World Champion. This year, you could repeat the same result in U-20. Do you think you can do it? What will it take?
– God willing, I can. I really want it. You know, my last world medal was my world championship in 2022. Since then, for some reason, I haven’t been able to achieve results at the World Championships. I hope to break that streak this time. I really want it.
– Who will be your main rivals on the road to the world title?
– You know that the World Championship is very tough. There are strong wrestlers from Asia and the Americas. From Europe, I can mention my Russian opponent. It will be an extremely difficult competition. God willing, we will handle it.
– Do you watch your main rivals’ matches to analyze their strengths and weaknesses?
– Of course, I do. Before every competition, I check the United World Wrestling website. If there is someone I see as a main rival or a possible opponent, I watch all of their matches one by one.
– In the future, do you plan to test yourself in a higher weight class, or will you continue in 62 kg?
– In terms of weight, I can’t say anything definite. Sometimes, for certain reasons, my weight increases, it’s not stable. I could continue my career at 62, 65, or even 68 kg. It will depend on my physical condition in the future.
– What qualities are you working on to become stronger?
– I am working more on functional training and endurance.
Idman.biz
