Hočevar emphasizes consistency ahead of World Championships and Olympic qualifiers
Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Slovenian whitewater slalom athlete Eva Alina Hočevar achieved a win and a second place in the World Cup season in Tacen.
- Hočevar emphasizes that her success is built on consistency, not just her standout performance in Tacen.
- She is preparing for the World Championships in Oklahoma, where qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begins.
Slovenian whitewater slalom athlete Eva Alina Hočevar is highlighting her consistent performance this season, beyond her recent success in Tacen. While her victory and second-place finish in the World Cup held in Tacen have garnered significant attention, Hočevar stresses that her achievements are the result of sustained effort and confidence-building.
"My recent achievements have been somewhat overshadowed by the excellent weekend in Tacen, where everything went perfectly for me," Hočevar stated. The 24-year-old from Ljubljana also expressed pride in her performances in Prague and Augsburg, underscoring her belief in her overall consistency.
This steady performance has bolstered Hočevar's confidence as she prepares for the upcoming World Championships in Oklahoma. The championships, scheduled from the 20th to the 25th of the month, will also serve as the starting point for qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Hočevar's focus remains on maintaining her high level of competition as she aims for Olympic qualification.
My recent achievements have been somewhat overshadowed by the excellent weekend in Tacen, where everything went perfectly for me. But I am also very proud of my performances in Prague and Augsburg.
Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.