According to the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB), it was approved The start of Zója Székely, so she will represent the country in the half jump at the Paris Olympics MTI writes.
The MOB and the Hungarian Gymnastics Federation (MATSZ) initiated Székely’s nomination after Zsófia Kovács was injured during Thursday’s podium practice. The final word was given by the International Olympic Committee, the International Gymnastics Federation and the Paris Organizing Committee.
MATSZ and MOB are former according to his announcement on Friday, the gymnast’s knee, which was operated on in September due to a torn cruciate ligament, was injured, the three-time European champion underwent an MRI examination in Paris on Friday morning. Knowing the result, the Hungarian medical team decided that Kovács could not start the race on Sunday due to knee pain.
“My task was to be in top shape until the departure of the squad, that is, until Monday.”
Székely said on the association’s website.
The gymnast was informed on Friday morning that there is a possibility of a replacement and she can compete in the Olympics. He does everything he can to be in the best shape possible and to be mentally ready.
“Perhaps the mental part is the most difficult, as the situation often changed from day to day, from minute to minute, and it is still the case now. I’ve been working out since Monday, but I haven’t done any more exercises. As soon as I got the news, I immediately went to the gym, I’m doing the exercises again, but in this sport, missing a few days counts a lot. Today I still have training and administration, I will also receive equipment, and tomorrow I will go to Paris. Life and fate have given me this opportunity, I want to take advantage of it, of course it would have been better if I could prepare in calm conditions, especially mentally, but I will still try to present the best possible practice in relation to the given situation.”
(On our cover photo: Zsófia Kovács during training. Photo: MTI/Tibor Illyés)
