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Olympic snub for Nick Kyrgios due to previous words from Australian Olympic committee: "The way I was treated will never be forgotten"
ATPFriday, 26 January 2024 at 01:30
Nick Kyrgios recently acknowledged that he will not be available to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Australian dispelled retirement rumors a couple of days ago after being off the courts for 15 months but won't be participating in the Olympics, a ban that originated from his exclusion from the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Games.
At that time, Kyrgios was the highest-ranked Australian player. However, Chef De Mission Kitty Chiller commented, "Kyrgios doesn’t really understand what it means to be an Australian Olympian," despite being the top-ranked singles men’s player at the time.
This led Kyrgios to decide not to participate in the Rio Olympics: “Representing Australia at the Olympic Games has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. Playing in the Olympics was a goal this year; I planned my tournament schedule around Rio and made sure to fulfill my Olympic eligibility. Unfortunately, while I have expressed every intention of trying to win a medal for my country in Rio, it’s very clear to me that the Australian Olympic Committee has other plans.”
Speaking on Eurosport about his physical condition and future in the season, Kyrgios explained that one competition he completely rules out, not due to injuries, is the Paris Olympics: “One thing I will guarantee, though, is that if I am fit and ready to play, I won’t be making myself available for the Olympics.
The way I was treated by the Australian Olympic Committee and former Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller will never be forgotten. To ban me from playing at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games was a disgrace. I was No.13 at the time and had a genuine chance at winning a medal. For them to forbid me from representing my country for behavioral reasons is something that I just can’t forget.”
Kyrgios has never played in the Olympics and will be 33 for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. The former Wimbledon finalist commented that his mindset has changed over the years.
“Eight years ago, I was desperate to represent Australia at an Olympic Games, but my mentality has changed,” said Kyrgios. “I wanted to play for my country, I can’t say that I still have that desire. And let’s be honest, I haven’t exactly felt like Australia has wanted me to represent it either. I’ve said before, I often feel more at home away from home.”
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