ZOH 2022 – hockey – Slovakia won bronze – Evaluated by Marek Hrivík | Šport.sk – ŠPORT.sk

“I’m extremely proud. This medal is the result of a team in which each played for each other. We came here knowing we could play hockey, we just had to put it together. It was a wild ride. We came here, we had a couple “We had a bit of a difficult start and a lot of people doubted us. Well, we’re sitting here now and we have medals, it’s great,” he said.

After the match in which Slovakia defeated Sweden 4-0 after an excellent performance, he did not even realize the significance of this success: “Only about 30 percent. It will all come. I hope that everyone at home is proud of us and enjoying it. We played for each other throughout the tournament, we all fought for it. Today’s match was challenging, it was not honey to lick, each of us reached the bottom of our strength. ”

The 30-year-old striker believes that as the title of world champion in 2002, the Olympic bronze will also help to develop hockey in Slovakia. “I hope we have inspired the younger generations as well. Something similar happened in 2002 when we won gold at the World Cup. I believe this success will help future generations. I believe it will bring many people together at home. We needed it and not just from “Many years have been difficult for many people and I believe it will make them smile,” he added.

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