After losing to the Korean Aeji Im in the 54 kilo boxing match of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Colombian women Yeni Arias announced his retirement from the sport.
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Arias once again lost the chance to secure the bronze medal, after losing 3-2 in a very close fight.
Decision taken
“I don’t have the head to analyze the fight. What I say is that this is my retirement, regardless of what happened, I have thought about it and I want to dedicate myself to God and my family,” he said once he left the ring.
And he added: “These were going to be my last Olympic Games and I knew I had to make the decision. It hurts me a lot to lose, it hurts me to disappoint a country, a family.”
Three years ago, in the Tokyo Olympics, She was one victory away from bronze and from continuing to advance in search of the final after falling to the Filipino Nesthy Petecio, who defeated her 5-0 and left her with an Olympic diploma, but not the medal, which was what she wanted.
“The preparation we had was excellent. This time there was nothing to complain about. This is the peak of my career and I am grateful for what they have done for me,” he said.
“Before leaving for Colombia I thought about it and decided to leave, to retire. Sport has given me a lot, I have a very beautiful family, they have never turned their backs on me,” said the Risaralda native.
Lisandro Rengifo
Special correspondent for EL TIEMPO
@lisandroabel
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