‘As Kerala’s best medal hope, I was looking forward to participate in more and more events and could not see the time’
‘As Kerala’s best medal hope, I was looking forward to participate in more and more events and could not see the time’
Seven years after his sensational debut at the National Games in Kerala, Sajan Prakash has once again relived the best moments of his career during the Gujarat National Games 2022 at the Sardar Patel Aquatic Complex in Rajkot.
Sajan won eight medals which included five individual gold, two silver and one bronze in the National Games.
But winning back-to-back awards as the best athlete of the National Games was not something Sajan was particularly keen on when he didn’t have the best start of his campaign. due to injury,
Sajan Prakash won eight medals including five individual gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the 36th National Games in Gujarat. , photo credit: Ritu Raj Konwar
“After the Commonwealth Games, I was thinking of taking a rest, but the National Games were suddenly announced and there was no way I was going to miss it. National Games have always been special to me. As Kerala’s best medal hope, I was looking forward to participating in more and more events and was not watching the time.
“I’m satisfied with my performance and eight medals isn’t bad because I wasn’t fully fit. I had lower abdominal pain and that affected my performance in the first three days. It’s great to win the best athlete award again.” Although I must say that I was not leaving it, ”he said.
After a youth group of swimmers pushed him into several events, Sajan managed to stop him and remind everyone that he is still one of the best swimmers in the country.
Sajan Prakash of Kerala set a new national sports record in men’s 200m medley and won 400m freestyle gold at the 36th National Games in Rajkot on Friday, October 7, 2022. photo credit: Ritu Raj Konwar
“It feels great to be consistent. Plus, it’s nice to understand that I’m still strong aerobically and I’m strong at events other than my favorite butterfly events,” said Sajan, 29.
Although he still remains one of the fittest swimmers around, Sajan said it was important for him to take a break to rest his shoulders.
“There will be no competition for me this year. I will take care of my health. I have to take care of my shoulders. I want to heal and rejuvenate myself Before I start thinking about qualifying for the Asian Games.”