Source:Sipa USA/Sydney
[Saba Sports News] Japanese women’s doubles star
Sayaka Hirota has opted for conservative treatment instead of surgery in her
quest for a spot in the Paris Olympics. A recent training photo of Hirota
Ayaka, wearing thick protective gear during team practice matches, was revealed
by the Japanese media. Her determination to train despite her injuries has
earned admiration from fans. Following the training session, Hirota Ayaka
participated in an exclusive interview with Japanese media, expressing her
strong desire to compete until the end and leave no regrets in her career. She
acknowledged the uncertainty of her future, acknowledging the possibility of
being eliminated in the early stages of future games. However, she views every
match as a final battle and refuses to give up until the last moment. The data
shows that the pairing of Yuki Fukushima and Hirota Ayaka has long held the top
spot in the world rankings for women’s doubles and has secured three World
Championship runner-up positions. However, fate has played a cruel hand. Prior
to the last Tokyo Olympics, Hirota Ayaka was forced to withdraw from the
competition due to a ruptured knee ligament. Unexpectedly, she suffered another
injury during an event in September of last year, resulting in a diagnosed
ruptured knee ligament. Despite these setbacks, Sayaka Hirota continues to
compete with unwavering determination that some badminton players lack.