Swedish biathlon players: the game is tough will try to hit the medals

Chongli, Hebei, February 3 (Xinhua) -- At a press conference held in the Winter Olympic Village of the Chongli Area of the Beijing Winter Olympics on the 3rd, many players of the Swedish biathlon team said that although the high altitude and windy weather brought great challenges to the competition, this event will be very interesting, and they are looking forward to the arrival of the competition.

Hannah Obery and Sister Elvira Oberly attended the press conference together, and they will participate in the mixed relay competition on the 5th and launch a medal attack. As PyeongChang Winter Olympics women's 15km individual event champion, 26-year-old sister Hannah O'Bailey said: "I am looking forward to the 5-day race and I think we have a chance (to win the medal). ”

Hannah said that although the track at the National Biathlon Center was stiff and the wind was strong, making it more difficult to shoot, they had begun to get used to it because they came here a week early and had several windy training sessions.

The 5-day mixed relay will feature sister Elvira O'Belli making her Olympic debut. In 2018, she watched her sister's game on TV. Speaking about her first Trip to the Winter Olympics, Elvira said: "Our team is strong and the game will definitely be fun. The wind and the bitter cold were challenges, but for everyone as well, and I was ready to look forward to the race. ”

Sebastian Samuelson is also looking forward to the game. He won gold in the men's 4×7.5km relay and silver medal in the men's 12.5km pursuit at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. "I feel really good." He said.

"This track is especially for me. While the altitude and windy weather here will cause some difficulties for the race, I think it's good for strong athletes. Samuelson said.

Commenting on the future competition with Norway in the men's relay, he said: "Norway also wants to win gold in this event, but we, as the last Winter Olympic champions in this event, look forward to beating them again. ”

Another male athlete, Martin Ponsiloma, also believes that in windy weather, good shooters will have an advantage.

(Xinhuanet)