Sania Mirza: Need to punch way beyond our weight to make a mark in Tokyo Olympics
Tennis star Sania Mirza is all set to compete at the Olympic Games for the fourth time, becoming the second Indian woman to do so. And for her, the greater accomplishment comes with greater responsibility.
Mirza, who left on Monday for the much-delayed tournament in Japan, will be representing India with Ankita Raina at the Women’s Doubles Tennis at the Tokyo Olympics, which kicks off today.
“Ankita will be playing for the first time against some of the best players in the world and on a big stage. She’s a fighter and understands that we’ll need to punch way beyond our weight to make a mark against odds in Tokyo,” says Mirza, 34.
Her stint at the Olympics this year is more special, as she’s joining the games for the first time after becoming a mother.
“I’ve always wanted to carry on with my professional dream even after my marriage and the birth of my son (Izhaan). I’m happy and proud I’m able to live my dream,” gushes Mirza, who delivered her first child in October 2018.
Last year, with Covid-19 outbreak bringing the world to a halt, the Tokyo Olympics were also postponed, much to the disappointment of many. That has been the case for Mirza as well, but she spent her time working on her and getting better.
