Olympics- Algerian champion Haddad: “I offer bronze medal to all Algerians”

Echorouk made an interview Sunday with Algerian Soraya Haddad just after wining the bronze in women's -52kg judo final at the Beijing Olympic Games.

• Tell us about your feelings after you won?
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• “I am very happy. It is the best day of my life. I was in a very hard situation before the beginning and I knew I would reach the top of the scale but I was not sure. Now, I’m living the happiest moments.”
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• What were you thinking about?
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• “There were many images in my mind but the image of Algerians could not leave me. They and my family were waiting for a medal. That is why; I offer it to all Algerians wherever they are.”
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• You were close to the final if you passed the Chinese judoka. Tell us how this happened?
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• “I don’t know exactly what happened. It was a very difficult semi- final. I faced her before and it is really very difficult to win when your rival is playing in front of his people and fans”.
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• Are you satisfied with bronze?
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• “Of course, it is the first Algerian medal and it is great for the female judo in Africa. I hope things will go beyond this medal”.
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• How do you look to future?
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• “Now, my aim is to grab the Olympic golden medal. I have a lot of work and things will not finish here. I will work hard and bring joy to Algerians on every occasion”.