Very strong gymnasts participate at European Games, says UK gymnast (PHOTO)

Baku, Azerbaijan, June 18

By Elchin Mehdiyev - Trend:

Azerbaijan has organized the First European Games at a high level, the UK gymnast Katherine Driscoll, participating at Baku 2015 told Trend.

All necessary conditions have been created for the athletes, she added.

The gymnast said that the First European Games are very important for the athletes, and it is a great opportunity for getting new experience, according to Driscoll.

She added that very strong gymnasts, including those from Azerbaijan, are participating at the Games and in order to win the gold medal, it is necessary to compete seriously.

Furthermore, the UK gymnast said she liked Azerbaijan very much, adding that people here are very friendly and are always willing to help.

Azerbaijan has a wonderful climate and Baku is a very beautiful city, according to Driscoll.

The UK gymnast said that before leaving, she wants to tour the city, visit the Icherisheher (Old City) and taste the Azerbaijani cuisine.

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 will be representing their nations over 17 days of competition.

Baku was awarded the games by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in December 2012.

Edited by SI