Thu. Mar 28th, 2024

Sania Mirza has stated that the biggest challenge for an athlete in the on-going lockdown is not having a timeline to prepare for tournaments. The six-time Grand Slam winner stated that the uncertainty disallows athletes to practice, let alone compete.

She stated that she is not even training on the court adjacent to her home. She also expressed her fright as a mother. Talking about the lockdown, she stated that if stretched, it could cause a serious impact on many careers.

Sania Mirza on court

“More importantly, I have to also think like a mother, not just as an athlete, [and] take care of my toddler (Izhaan). I just cannot take the risk of playing and inviting any serious trouble,” Sania said.

“I cannot afford to travel in this grim scenario and also take the liberty of taking my son around or being away from him. Unless there is a magical vaccine, I cannot think of even playing for some time. So, let’s wait and watch how things evolve. No doubt training is the key for any athlete. But right now, safety comes first and many of us are focussing on fitness in our own way,” said the former World No. 1.

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