Champions returned to their hearth and home17 september 2007
Khimki players, the European champions Nikita Shabalkin, Anton Ponkrashov and Nikita Morgunov returned to Russia. In the BC Khimki office the managers of the club waited for triumphers to congratulate them. The champions were saluted by the General Director Victor Bychkov and the head coach Kestutis Kemzura.
— I am very impressed – said Anton Ponkrasov. – The last minutes will always be on my mind.
— I feel the same – Nikita Shabalkin agreed with his teammate. – I watched Gazol throwing with palpitating heart.
— I want to thank our fans – said Nikita Morgunov. – Their support helped us. But we shouldn’t savour the victory. My new team departs for the Italy and I want to join my partners as soon as possible.