Sakshi Hopeful to Make it to Tokyo 2020 Ahead of Asian C’ships
Sakshi lost to Sonam Malik in the 62-kg weight category Asian World Olympics qualifiers trials.
Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik remains hopeful of getting another opportunity to contest for a Tokyo Olympics berth, as she continues her preparation for the Asian Wrestling Championships (AWC), to be held from 18-23 February.
Sakshi was defeated by two-time world cadet champion Sonam Malik in the 62-kg weight category in the trials for the Asian World Olympics qualifiers.
"Preparations for the AWC have been good. My motto is to give my best, be it any competition, and win medals. I am working hard on myself and my techniques. I need to make sure that I don't repeat the same mistakes that I have made in the previous tournaments," she added.
In the trial match for the Asian Olympic Games Qualifier, Sonam Malik was trailing 4-6 to Sakshi towards the end of the match, but levelled the scores 10-10 in the dying seconds with a move which earned her four points, resulting in the seasoned pro's elimination.
Sakshi elaborated on her plans for the upcoming AWC, touching on the difference in weight class that she will be facing and said,
She also emphasised that presence of mind at every stage of a bout is crucial by saying, "In wrestling, weaknesses are aplenty, be it in technique, defence or attack. Most importantly our mind should be working for each and every second in a match."
"Not being aware for even a second can result in your defence being exposed or you might get attacked in the last few seconds," Sakshi concluded.
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