Indian wrestler Anshu Malik has issued a heartfelt apology for her failure at the Paris Olympics.
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indian wrestler Anshu Malik Malik candidly revealed the emotional turmoil she endured before and after the Paris Olympics. The up-and-coming athlete admitted to experiencing numerous mental and emotional breakdowns during her arduous training and competitive journey. Despite immense pressure and setbacks, Malik showed remarkable courage in sharing her struggles openly. Her honesty about the challenges athletes face is a significant step towards breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in sports.
“The Olympic Games are over and with them the dream I had for 12 years ended. In 2012, when I started struggle“I told my father I would win a medal at the 2024 Olympics,” she wrote in a lengthy Instagram post.
“Every day I work just for that day, every night I dream just to achieve it. But it didn’t turn out the way I thought it would.
“This journey was not easy at all, there were many injuries, many defeats and many victories too. I had emotional and mental breakdowns many times. And the last 2 years were very difficult for me. Yes, I didn’t win a medal. But I’m happy that despite all this, I represented my country at the Olympics. It’s hard to accept, but this is a game and winning or losing is part of it. No matter what the result is, I LOVE WRESTLING,” she added.
The young fighter has vowed to come back strong, showing resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Her openness about her experiences will likely inspire countless athletes to seek help and support when they need it.
“Now this will be a new beginning for Los Angeles 2028. I know I’m a FIGHTER and I’ll come back stronger than ever. But right now I’m taking a short break to get physically and emotionally fit. In the meantime, I’ll see where I need to make changes,” she added.
Malik also expressed deep regret over his performance at the Paris Olympics, where he faced disappointment in his quest for a medal.
“Lastly, I apologize to all of you for not being able to achieve what we worked so hard to achieve. It didn’t happen this time, but I promise it will happen one day,” he concluded.
At the 2021 World Wrestling Championships in Oslo, Norway, Anshu Malik created history by defeating Ukraine’s Solomiia Vynnyk to reach the final of the women’s 57kg category. This achievement made her the first Indian woman to advance to the final of the world wrestling championship, beating renowned wrestlers like Geeta Phogat and Vinesh Phogat.
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