Banned from competition for a year, Asian Games bronze medallist L. Sarita Devi, on Saturday, said she would utilise the period by taking corrective measures in her technique so that she can be ready for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
“I will positively use this year by practising and working on my problem areas. I have faith in myself. I will take the year as a challenge to hone my skills and techniques to be ready for the next Olympics in 2016. My focus is now on earning an Olympic medal for my country,” Sarita said.
Sarita was handed a one-year ban by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) for refusing to accept her bronze medal at the Asian Games in Incheon after losing the controversial semifinal bout against South Korean opponent Jina Park.
Sarita also said she wouldn’t have been able to motivate herself had there not been constant support from Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
