New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Paris Paralympics Games 2024 bronze medalist Rubina Francis not too long ago appeared on the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation. In the dialog, she additionally expressed her emotions about being conferred the Arjuna Award this 12 months for her achievements at each nationwide and worldwide ranges.
The star has established herself as a distinguished determine in para taking pictures, significantly within the Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 class. Building on her profitable monitor file, Rubina secured her place to symbolize India on the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris after which went on to win her first Olympics medal- a bronze.
“I am extremely honoured to be receiving the Arjuna Award and very thankful to the Indian government for recognising my achievements. This is a very special moment for me and my family as getting a National award is a dream for any athlete. It seems that my hard work has finally paid off and it almost feels unreal, After all the challenges that I faced in the last 3-4 years, this achievement has become even more special,” stated Rubina as quoted by a Gagan Narang Sports Foundation press launch.
Francis certified for her first Olympics in 2020 throughout the Tokyo Paralympics however completed seventh. In her dialog, she revealed how her efficiency in Tokyo put her in a troublesome house, additionally making her take into consideration leaving the game.
“I sat at home and analysed myself. I wrote a full detail about what all went wrong and then I read it. That’s when I realised how immature I was during Tokyo. An athlete properly plans before going to such a significant stage but that planning was not there with me. Both I and my country had to face the consequences. Everybody was upset,” revealed Francis because the press launch added.
However, she overcame her shortcomings and utilized the learnings in Paris, which helped her attain success within the event. She spent six months after her loss in Tokyo, engaged on herself, studying to develop a management on her thoughts, to make sure that she does properly in her sport. Rubina once more confronted a troublesome part when she repeatedly misplaced quotas in virtually all of the quota matches that befell between 2022 and 2024. However, she did not hand over and entered the Paralympics with the identical spirit.
“I don’t let the demotivation upset me for many days. It only lasts for 1 or a maximum of 2 months. But post that, I became normal, which is very important. Sports Psychology is very important. If I had realised it before Tokyo, I would have won a medal or at least delivered a good performance. I wouldn’t have regretted or wasted six months,” Francis added whereas discussing the significance of psychological well being. (ANI)