European Games - great event in world of sports, says Estonian badminton player

The First European Games in Baku are being held at the highest level, Raul Must, Estonian badminton player told Trend June 22.

It is a great event in the world of sports, said Must.

There are no problems or shortcomings, all the competitions start on the schedule, he said, adding that wonderful conditions have been created in the Athletes Village.

Raul Must added that he would like to win a medal at the First European Games, adding that it is his dream.

Talking about his participation in the Games, Must said that in the first match, he gained a victory over the strong rival from Germany.

However, there are still competitions with the worthy rivals ahead and it will be even more difficult, according to the Estonian athlete.

The European Games that kicked off 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.

/By Trend/