Sumit Nagal has supplied a clarification following the All India Tennis Affiliation (AITA) slammed him for not enjoying within the Davis Cup for India. The AITA had expressed considerations over Nagal, India’s top-ranked participant, probably opting to skip final week’s Davis Cup tie towards Sweden. Though Nagal attributed his absence to an harm, he’s now making ready to compete in an ATP event in China.
India endured a 0-4 defeat to Sweden within the World Group I match held in Stockholm. AITA Secretary Anil Dhupar emphasised that the absence of key gamers corresponding to Nagal and Yuki Bhambri performed a big position within the staff’s disappointing efficiency.
Nagal has now supplied clarification on the matter with a prolonged submit on Instagram. The Indian star stated that it was a troublesome name for him to withdraw from the Davis Cup, however it was made after consulting together with his medical staff.
The Indian star stated he did not need to jeopardise his well being and have an effect on the staff’s possibilities by collaborating with an harm. Nagal stated he had knowledgeable the AITA properly upfront about his choice. The Indian star stated that this was not about any financial achieve.
Nagal ended his assertion by reiterating his dedication to enjoying for India.
Sumit Nagal Full assertion:
“Representing my nation is all the time a privilege and an honor that I maintain within the highest regard. One of many highlights of my profession was with the ability to symbolize India on the Olympics. It was a troublesome choice to withdraw from the Davis Cup, as enjoying for the nationwide staff is a second I cherish deeply.”
“Nonetheless, after consulting with my medical staff, it turned clear that competing whereas carrying an harm couldn’t solely jeopardise my well being but in addition adversely influence the staff’s possibilities. I imagine it’s higher for the staff and for the nation to have somebody at 100% somewhat than risking additional harm and probably disrupting the match. I had knowledgeable AITA properly upfront about my lack of ability to take part.”
“In skilled sports activities, harm administration is a posh science. Generally, just some days of relaxation and focused rehabilitation could make the distinction between aggravating an harm and being match to play once more. I’ve been working diligently with my tennis and medical staff to make sure I’m in the very best situation to return to the court docket every time that may be.”
“Relating to compensation, I need to make clear that it’s normal apply in skilled sports activities for athletes to be compensated for his or her participation in occasions, even when representing their nation. This isn’t about private achieve. My discussions with AITA and the Davis Cup Captain are confidential and I’d not prefer to bask in any hypothesis about this.”
“I’m deeply dedicated to my nation and can all the time give my finest every time I symbolize it. I look ahead to future alternatives to put on the nationwide colours and make my nation proud, each on and off the court docket. Thanks to your understanding and assist.”
Nagal is now scheduled to compete within the ATP250 occasion in Hangzhou, the place he’ll face a qualifier in his first spherical.