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Russia's players speak at the media day before the 2018 Olympic Games
29.01.2018
Russia forward Pavel Datsyuk:
- It's too early to talk about how I will feel playing at my fifth Olympic Games, so far we are only training. Things will change when we move into the Olympic Village.
- Can you remember when you watched the Olympic Games in your childhood?
- Yes, all of the family gathered around the television and supported the team. I remember that my father cheered a lot.
- Over the years, how has the attitude to the Olympics changed?
- I understand how difficult it is to win an Olympic medal and that you have to make sacrifices.
- Are these Games special?
- There have been scandals. This tournament will be remembered because of them. However, I hope the competition will be special because of a different reason.
- Which word would you associate with this Russian team?
- Togetherness.
- What would you like to say to Russia's fans?
- Everyone has to believe in all Russians competing at the Olympic Games. We only achieve a great result if we are all together.
Russia forward Sergei Andronov:
- I don't think that it will be more difficult without our flag, but it will be a bit strange. Our flag and country are in our hearts. We will try to not let people down.
- The previous Olympic Games didn't go well.
- Our goal is to win. I am sure that everyone will do 100% possible to win this tournament.
- Russian athletes can't sing the national anthem.
- We will sing it among ourselves.
- A number of players haven't been allowed to participate.
- I think that they are disappointed and confused by the decision. They didn't do anything to not be allowed to play at the Olympic Games.
- What's the atmosphere like inside the team?
- We're preparing for the matches. The main thing is to improve physically.
Russia defenseman Artyom Zub:
- I felt great when being told that I had made the Olympic roster. There is a great atmosphere within the team, everyone knows each other. Have I seen so many journalists before? Yes.
- There are two weeks left before the tournament begins.
- We're not thinking about matches yet, our focus is on training well.
- You are one of the team's youngest players.
- It doesn't matter how old you are, it's always great to play for the national team, especially at the Olympic Games.
Russian Ice Hockey Federation
- It's too early to talk about how I will feel playing at my fifth Olympic Games, so far we are only training. Things will change when we move into the Olympic Village.
- Can you remember when you watched the Olympic Games in your childhood?
- Yes, all of the family gathered around the television and supported the team. I remember that my father cheered a lot.
- Over the years, how has the attitude to the Olympics changed?
- I understand how difficult it is to win an Olympic medal and that you have to make sacrifices.
- Are these Games special?
- There have been scandals. This tournament will be remembered because of them. However, I hope the competition will be special because of a different reason.
- Which word would you associate with this Russian team?
- Togetherness.
- What would you like to say to Russia's fans?
- Everyone has to believe in all Russians competing at the Olympic Games. We only achieve a great result if we are all together.
Russia forward Sergei Andronov:
- I don't think that it will be more difficult without our flag, but it will be a bit strange. Our flag and country are in our hearts. We will try to not let people down.
- The previous Olympic Games didn't go well.
- Our goal is to win. I am sure that everyone will do 100% possible to win this tournament.
- Russian athletes can't sing the national anthem.
- We will sing it among ourselves.
- A number of players haven't been allowed to participate.
- I think that they are disappointed and confused by the decision. They didn't do anything to not be allowed to play at the Olympic Games.
- What's the atmosphere like inside the team?
- We're preparing for the matches. The main thing is to improve physically.
Russia defenseman Artyom Zub:
- I felt great when being told that I had made the Olympic roster. There is a great atmosphere within the team, everyone knows each other. Have I seen so many journalists before? Yes.
- There are two weeks left before the tournament begins.
- We're not thinking about matches yet, our focus is on training well.
- You are one of the team's youngest players.
- It doesn't matter how old you are, it's always great to play for the national team, especially at the Olympic Games.
Russian Ice Hockey Federation
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