In an interview, Turentes, a member of the Spanish National Olympic Team, looked forward to the upcoming Olympic Games with enthusiasm. He mentioned that participating in the Olympics is a dream come true for him, as it will be a rare opportunity for him to get together with top athletes from different sports.
Talking about the preparation, Turentes said that the team has been in an intensive preparation phase since July 1, and everything is going well, and the whole team is full of tension and excitement. He emphasized that to represent the country in the Olympic Games is an honor that every athlete dreams of, and he will do his best for the Spanish Olympic team to achieve good results.
When mentioning what he is looking forward to during the Olympics, Tourientes specifically mentions the opportunity to interact with top athletes from other sports. He believes that this is unmatched by events such as the European Cup or the World Cup, as the Olympics bring together the best of the best from all sports on a global scale, and this cross-disciplinary exchange will provide him with fresh perspectives and inspiration.
Speaking about the team's rivals, Tourentes said that France and Argentina are undoubtedly the top rivals for the Olympics, but other teams should not be underestimated. He emphasized that all the teams that will make it to the Olympics are very strong, so every game will be a tough battle. However, he believes that as long as the whole team is united and gives its best, the Spanish Olympic team will be able to go further.
Looking back on his performance last season, Tourientes believes he gained valuable confidence in his game. He admits that he didn't get much playing time the season before, but it was that experience that made him appreciate every opportunity to play even more. Last year he worked hard to prove himself and showed good form in the game. However, he is also aware that he still has a lot of room for improvement and needs to continue to work hard to polish his skills and mentality.
Speaking about working with coaches, Tourientes expressed high respect and gratitude to both coaches, Denia and Alguacil. He believes that Denia is an excellent coach who has achieved a lot, while Alguacil is a more demanding coach who always holds everyone to the highest standards. He believes that under the guidance of both coaches, he will be able to continue to improve and make greater contributions to the team.
Regarding the last Spanish Olympic team's silver medal, Tourientes said it does not put pressure on the team. On the contrary, he sees it as a kind of incentive and motivation to push himself and his teammates to work harder and strive for better results in the games. He firmly believes that as long as the whole team works together and puts all their efforts into the game, they will be able to go farther and achieve higher goals.
Finally, when asked if he dreamed of getting a gold medal, Tourientes did not hesitate to express his desire. However, he also emphasized that first and foremost the most important thing is to play every game well and fight to reach the final. He believes that as long as the team can maintain stable play and a good mentality, they will be able to achieve excellent results at the Olympics and win glory for their country.
