Volley, Egonu: “Other than a record, Italy is number 1”

Paolissimamente Egonu, from Ankara to the first evening of Tg1. It was an intense week, so many emotions. And above all a great victory in the Nations League. Let’s start with the thing that intrigued the most, the speed record for a dunk 112.7 km per hour.

“During the race I didn’t even notice. I only realized when I saw the post on Instagram. It’s not something I think about. Yes ok I’m happy, but in reality I’m much happier with the victory of the team.”

Are you already thinking about improving it?

“No, I’m not that kind of player. I’m sorry to disappoint you. The only interest I have is to score points for Italy.”

In these days you have often repeated “we are more aware”. Has anything changed compared to the Olympics a year ago?

“Honestly, it doesn’t seem like anything has changed.”

Crazy week in terms of performances: 1 set lost and 9 won, a test of strength. Do you feel so strong inside the group?

“Personally I say that we still have a lot of things we need to improve on. It’s true we have been good at putting the teams we met in difficulty. And so I am proud of what we have done, but feeling strong is of little use. result and be ready when needed “.

These finals were also an opportunity to get closer to Turkey, the country where he will play. What intrigues you?

“I think I can only answer when I’ve been there for a while.”

How do you feel when you are told she is the number 1 player in the world?

“This is a team sport and therefore my team is number 1 right now. If they really want to say it. But I wouldn’t say it either because we are young and I think we can still improve.”

Is there a moment when Egonu is afraid of missing a ball?

“In the match you are in a competitive trance, so you don’t think about the mistake. Maybe I’ll do an examination of conscience at the end of the match”.

Now time for holidays: sea or mountains?

“The important thing is that it is a holiday”.

Does music mark your days?

“It accompanied the whole last period. There isn’t a particular song, but I was always looking for something that charged me. Something positive. But turning on the music is the first thing I did after waking up.”

Example of positive music?

Is Sylla still the official DJ in the locker room?

“Everyone listens to their music, then maybe there are times when there is some different choice. I still concentrate with my headphones. Each has its own system: who talks to his partner, who revisits, who gets the patch on the fingers “.

What is true relaxation for Paola?

“Switch off with your head, have no schedules during the day. Relax and do what I want to do at that moment.”

After the rest, the World Cup, at the end of September. Will we see the “real Italy” there?

“We will do everything to be up to it and do great things.”

If you were to describe this Italy from the inside, how do you define it?

How is the relationship with your character? Does it matter to you to be so famous?

“No, it doesn’t weigh on me, as it never weighed on me. I’m grateful for what I have: to be the point of reference for many young people”.

Use this popularity in a tomorrow, think about it?

“I have dreams, but for the moment they remain in the drawer. Fashion? Maybe, I like trying to do things in the best possible way. Now I have other things on my mind”.

Is there a particular dream, like a standard-bearer in Paris?

“Too far away. For the moment I only dream of holidays. I like being in the present.”