When the dream of an Olympic medal escapes, disappointment breaks into the soul of the athlete. That happened to the Cuban Dayaris Mestre in the 48 kg division at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. She came close to a medal, but escaped as fast as a surprising IPON.
Smile and words disappeared. The dream of an Olympic medal escaped. Anxiety, desires and lack of control were stronger at the combat. Only two minutes were left but she made a serious tactical error that deprived her of a bronze medal.
It was a hard path looking for a dream as there were luxury rivals. The Spanish Julia Figueroa, the Brazilian Sara Menezes, the South Korean Jeong Bokyeong.
Despair, anxiety and desire to be imposed, led her to failure. She could do it. Her coach knew it. The Yayabo and Cuba were with her. The dream was closer than ever. Two minutes to touch the Olympic podium, but ... a serious error led her to the tatami. An Ipon and a fifth place that she did not want.
It hurts. It is true Dayaris. You fought as never before. You shone like a star against the best in the world. You left the Olympic champion without medals, that to whom you had not won this year. Great job, girl! That will not please, I know. You wanted your medal. Now it could not be. Perhaps the consecration arrives in Tokyo.
