EMX Open champion De Bortoli: 'Afyon is special to me'
AFYONKARAHISAR, TURKEY - SEPTEMBER 08: 2021 Motocross European Championship (EMX Open), one of the biggest motocross organizations around the world, ended at Afyon Motorsports Center on Tuesday.
Turkey was the biggest step of the organization as two legs of the championship is held at western Turkey city Afyon on September 5 and 7 respectively.
Winner of the championship, Davide De Bortoli of Italy spoke to Anadolu Agency to share his thoughts about the his first title in Afyon.
"I’m really happy about this win. The Afyon track is good and a technical one. It’s very special for me and my team." said De Bortoli.
Italian rider said that he came to Turkey for the first time and he liked it here.
"I liked Afyon, I liked the state, I liked the people and the food, it’s all beautiful." he said.
Women's Motocross World Championship (WMX) is also held at Afyon on Tuesday.
Turkey made an amazing organization according to Italian rider Kiara Fontanesi, winner of the both races of the Afyon stage.
"Turkey is very nice. You guys organized a big event like this motofest. You don’t really see these in Europe." Fontanesi said.
Italian rider commended the Afyon Motorsports Center track saying: "The track is one of the best I’ve ever raced. It’s very fast and fun to race once a year. You guys do a very good job."
About her chances of securing the title Fontanesi said: "I’ve never raced in the Spanish truck and my opponents haven’t been there either. It was also my very first time in Turkey as well and my opponents raced here before me. So it’s not such a big deal if you find confidence and everything goes well."
Fontanesi expressed her sadness for leaving early saying: "It’s a pity that I can’t stay longer and enjoy like going to Istanbul and sightsee because we must leave."
(Footage by Canan Tükelay/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)





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