Magnus Carlsen: "Hopefully I Will Have a Chance to Go Hiking"

Время публикации: 01.08.2014 19:14 | Последнее обновление: 01.08.2014 19:14

The leader of the Norwegian national team Magnus Carlsen arrived in Tromso. Susan Polgar met him there for a brief commentary.

"I am looking forward to starting the tournament. I hope it will be a great experience not only for Norwegians but also for people who come from far away places to be here," Magnus said.

He has visited Tromso more than once.

"It's a beautiful city with the sea and relatively high mountains, so I like it here and hopefully I will get a chance to go hiking in the mountains with my family."

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