Prisca Awiti sees herself fighting for gold in 2028

Mexican Prisca Awiti, silver medallist in Paris, admitted yesterday that her medal was not expected either in her country or in the world.

“I am aware of this, my medal was not expected for Mexico or the world, but judo is a beautiful sport because it depends on how the athlete performs on the day of the competition. This teaches people that you don’t have to be the favorite to win, if you believe in yourself and your preparation it is possible to win,” explained the Mexican in a press conference.

Awiti, born 28 years ago in England to a Mexican mother, won her country’s first judo medal on July 30, losing in the final of the -63 kilogram category to Slovenian Andrea Leski.

Awiti’s is one of two silver medals Mexico has won in Paris 2024. The other was won by Juan Manuel Celaya and Osmar Olvera in the synchronized three-man springboard. The other Mexican medal is a bronze won in archery by Alejandra Valencia, Ana Paula Vázquez and Ángel Ruiz.

“Little by little I am getting used to what it means to be a Mexican medalist. It is not something I am used to and I have had to learn many things, talk to the media, have people in front of me. Now people recognize me in the street, my life has changed a lot,” added Awiti.

The judoka said that after taking some time to rest, she will begin her preparation to go for the gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

“It’s important to rest in order to recharge and think about the next goal, which is to turn this silver into gold. I like to set goals because you only dream when you sleep,” he said. EFE

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