The Alicante boxer José Quiles explained after his participation in European Championship in Armenia that the silver earned was invaluable, but “almost more important to feel back in the ring”, because in the tournament he regained his best version and regained confidence, self -esteem and security.
“Undoubtedly, this was the best tournament of my life. Although I started with some doubts and lack of rhythm (in fact, I think, the first fight, the round of 16, was the worst of the four), as the competition progressed, I found myself more relaxed, more comfortable, more confident… ”, he explained in statements to RES project.
The 24-year-old boxer chained up several bad episodes last year, where two months before the Olympic Games he had to undergo surgery after breaking the biceps of his left arm, which caused him to arrive in Tokyo without ready. , and in October, just seven days before World Championship in Belgradehe broke his biceps again, this time in his right arm, and was left unable to resist.
Today, Quiles (under 60 kg weight category) was left on the brink of the title in Armenia, where he tasted the major success of his athletic career after the final which he said was very equal and decided by small differences.
“I replace moments of pleasure with moments of disappointment. When you reach a final, when you find yourself very close to title and gold, losing is hard. But I am convinced that, as the days go by, I will give this silver medal a huge amount, both for the achievement itself, and for everything it means ”, said the FER athlete.
Finally, the man from Alicante pointed out that the next important tournament was the Mediterranean Games in Algeria at the end of June, at which point the season is almost over.
“And of course, how can I not imagine paris 2024. I’ve been thinking about the next Games since I was fired tokyo. That thorn still hurts. I just ask that the injuries respect me. I’ll take care of the rest, “he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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