There’s a place to begin for all judoka, their first OTC. For Aisa NURKOVIC of Montenegro, she is beginning her voyage proper right here in Mittersill, Austria. With the Senior European Championships being held in Podgorica, Montenegro this yr, Aisa kindly volunteered to affix the EJU media workforce to ask a number of the champions on the tatami some questions.
At solely 18 years outdated and debuting as a junior athlete in latest instances, it isn’t a certain factor that Aisa might be competing in these specific championships, however with this occasion on her doorstep, she is very motivated for the long run.
The European Championships this yr is a giant motivation to me, that is the largest occasion we’re internet hosting, and I believe it would assist the game grow to be extra common. For folks outdoors the nation as properly, numerous folks haven’t been to Montenegro and we now have so many locations for vacationers and I believe the judoka will adore it!
Aisa’s debut on an OTC could also be this week, however when did her judo journey start?
I began judo after I was six years outdated, I come from a judo household, all of brothers and sisters have performed judo, two sisters and 4 brothers so we’re a giant household. Really my dad has a membership and was the primary to deliver judo to our metropolis, and he’s my coach. It was my brothers that motivated me to start out judo, and I watched many movies and noticed the great thing about the game, it was unusual to my buddies, they requested why I used to be doing this sport, I’m woman and so they thought I’d be like a person!
For me although, this sport known as to me, it wasn’t simply due to my household however I actually really feel it. It’s not only a sport to me, it’s my entire way of life. I haven’t simply realized battle however I realized respect and be an excellent individual. Perhaps an damage can cease me however I’ll study to beat it, these conditions apply in your on a regular basis life. I can say, my sisters don’t do judo anymore however they’re very sturdy ladies, they’ll go anyplace and do something.
So how is the younger judoka discovering the esteemed OTC in Mittersill?
That is my first Olympic camp, it’s such a pleasure to be right here, round Olympic, World and European Champions, it’s a feeling I can not describe! For me, there isn’t a higher place to start out reaching my targets. After this camp I believe I’ve a greater understanding of judo and have a type of really feel for the way it ought to be, I can see how different ladies are coaching and I’m taking lots from right here. I really can not wait to battle these skilled athletes, however I can say I at all times have this sense of nerves in me, however I do know if I wish to obtain my targets I first must battle with myself first after which my opponents.
Writer: Thea Cowen
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