This archive report was first published on 13 July 2021.
July 13, 2021 - The Copper Queens have set off for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, with Captain Barbara Banda optimistic about the team's prospects.
Leading the team aboard Ethiopian Airlines, the Copper Queens will face stiff competition in Group F, which includes Netherlands, China, and Brazil.
According to Captain Banda, the team's morale remains high, and the players are eager to showcase their skills in the tournament.
”I am very much excited because the time has finally come and we hope we have a very safe travel to Tokyo,” said Captain Banda.
The team has been in camp for over three months, and Banda believes they are adequately prepared for the tournament.
”The morale has been high in camp, and this is the day that everyone has been waiting for and it has finally come. We are very much ready as a team and the preparation has been going on well,” she added.
The Copper Queens are determined to win their first game and set the tone for the tournament.
”The first game is always important. As we go our first game we must be on top of our game and get the first three points. This will determine how far we will go in the tournament,” Captain Banda emphasized.
