Intro:

Matthias Pompe reacts to Germany winning gold in the men's volleyball final after a 3-1 victory against Bulgaria at the European Games.

Script:

SOUNDBITE: (English) Matthias Pompe:

(Question: How does the gold medal compare to other achievements in your career. Is it the best?)

"For me it's the best, for me it's the best. To win gold with Germany here, celebrate this and take gold. Unbelievable."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Matthias Pompe, Germany volleyball team

(on the quality level of the tournament) :

"I think it was a good level, because it was young players as well as some experienced players. I think the Russians got good teams, Bulgaria, Poland, France also got good teams. It was a good level."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Matthias Pompe, Germany volleyball team

(on whether the final was easier than expected) :

"No, no. We know Bulgaria can come like this. It was tough, at the end."