Baku European Games good preparation for Olympics – Isralian judoka
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The First European Games in Baku are very good preparation for the Olympics, Sagi Muki, Isralian judoka, gold medallist at the European Games said in an interview to European Judo Union.
He said that to win a gold medal at the European Games was very important for him and for Israel.
“I am very happy. It was very important for me and for my country, because it is big event,” he said.
It was also very important in terms of Olympic preparations.
The European Games that kicked off in Baku June 12, will last till June 28. There is a total of 20 sports at Baku 2015: 16 Olympic sports and four non-Olympic sports.
More than 6,000 athletes from across Europe came to Baku to represent their nations over 17 days of competition. Baku was awarded the games by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in December 2012.
The Closing Ceremony will be held on June 28 in Olympic Stadium with a gross capacity of over 68,000.
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