Asi Maman 15/02/2021 07:05
Sagi Muki and Said Moulay (Instagram)
After arriving in Israel and making history, Said Moulay spent his first night in Israel after settling into his room and undergoing a corona examination at the Hilton Hotel in Tel Aviv. During the day (Monday), the Israeli judokas, including world champion Sagi Muki and the Israeli team, are also expected to join the hotel where the former Iranian world champion is staying, ahead of the competition that will open on Thursday.
Sagi Muki Commenting on Mulai’s arrival in Israel, he told ONE: “This is a brave step for him and it shows what an amazing character he has. The way he goes is hard but he lives his life and does not succumb to stress. The fact that he trusts us and comes to Israel shows a lot about the friendship that has been forged between me and him. I usually keep my distance from my competitors, but with Said it’s something else. We need to embrace it, it is a must for us as a people. It is important that the message of peace and our societies be above all politics. We’re all humans. Through sports, you can do great things and bridge people. “
The possibility of competing against Moulay in the Grand Slam: “This fight interests me because it has never happened, but in the profession of Said he is an athlete like everyone else, so on the mat I do not really care who stands in front of me, but there is no doubt that the message of such a fight will be huge – and if it happens we can pass on A message of peace. I wish him the best in the world and that he will go as far as possible. “
His preparations for the competition in the country: “It’s great that the competition is progressing and becoming more prestigious than the Grand Prix competition. Grand Slam is a different class. In general, I enjoy watching judo in an advanced country when even the competitions that come to Israel are more prestigious. A good word must be given to the union and chairman Moshe Ponti who are doing a great job. To bring this competition in the current period is very special, I know they fought tooth and nail for it to happen. “
The fact there will be no audience in the hall because of the corona limitations: “It is not the same to compete without an audience, certainly without the Israeli audience that is unparalleled in the whole world. In a sense, I will miss it, but I know that everyone is at home and standing behind me, and I will take these thoughts and energies with me to every battle in this competition. “
