MADRID, Jan. 27 (SportsFinding) –
Spanish handball international Raúl Entrerríos has assured that this selection “deserved” the direct ticket to the Tokyo Olympic Games, a goal achieved by winning in the European final to Croatia (22-20), especially after the disappointment of Stay out of Rio 2016.
“We have won all the prizes we had in this championship, achieving the direct ticket to the Games is something that this group deserved for all the work we are doing during all these years after the non-classification of Rio. We are very happy and with I really want to face that new challenge, “he said in statements to the media on the arrival of the 'Hispanics' at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport.
The captain of the Spanish team stressed that they have “many reasons” to be happy, such as the fact of “not having lost a match during the entire competition”, something achieved thanks to face each clash as “a real final”. “We have been aware of the difficulty I had, we have left with the utmost respect in each game, with maximum hunger. If this group is characterized by something, it is because of the functioning we have had as a team. The group is the main thing and we have proved to be champions, “he stressed.
“It is difficult to talk about the roof after what we did yesterday. The fact of getting two championships in a row, which had not been achieved for a long time, speaks very well of what daily work and perseverance means for this team. Whatever happens pass, this team is going to leave the skin in any championship, “he added.
Despite already having the ticket to Tokyo, the Asturian central explained that they still do not think about it. “I think we have won this championship once again. Tokyo will arrive. We are very happy to have achieved that classification, it was very complicated. We had the Pre-Olympic secured, but in a championship of these characteristics all teams were going to try to find the possibility of being in the Olympic Games. We have achieved it directly. We have time to think about it and prepare it, “he warned.
Finally, Entrerríos did not want to talk about his possible withdrawal yet. “My career is going to be extended this season. Afterwards, we will have to think about other things,” he said. “For a long time I think about that possibility, but I don't want to look much further. I want to enjoy this moment very much. The time I remain as an active player will continue to compete to the fullest,” he concluded.