Number one seed at the 2021 POMEGRANATE European Top 16 Cup in Thessaloniki Sofia POLCANOVA of Austria is ready for this weekend’s challenges.
“I like to play Top-16 tournament it is one of my favorite tournaments ” admitted POLCANOVA.
“Last year in Montreux I was third and that is my best memories of the tournament so far.”
Like every year the competition is fierce.
“I don’t know if I am adjusted I think every player here is very strong and anyone can win. This year the competition is in a different country we moved to Greece this is new experience. In general I am happy that we are allowed to participate in Top-16 because of COVID-19. I am looking forward to the start of the tournament! “
This summer Sofia was at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
“The Tokyo Olympics was of course something special. I am happy that it took place. It was strange and a little bit sad to play without spectators but that’s the situation now. My result was good considering my form at that moment. Of course I wanted to come further but in general I am satisfied with being in the last 16.”
We ask her how she used her break.
“I had 2 and half weeks rest after but the first week was a little bit stressful because I flew home for the opening of the first ever table tennis academy in Chisinau. It was very emotional. The other 10 days I enjoyed my time with family and friends ” stated Sofia POLCANOVA.
The competition starts tomorrow. Watch it live on ettu.tv.
