Weightlifter Jodey Hughes is at a loss to elucidate her Commonwealth Video games nightmare as she opened up on the agony of failing to register a carry on the occasion in Birmingham.
The 39-year-old from Strathaven failed to achieve the clear and jerk medal rounds, having been unable to register a snatch carry in three makes an attempt on July 30.
A silver medallist on the final two British Championships, the civil servant had excessive hopes she may make her method onto the rostrum within the 55kg class.
She described the efficiency as “the most important bomb of my life” and informed Lanarkshire Dwell Sport she nonetheless can’t put her finger on what went improper as she assesses the following problem in her profession.
Jodey stated: “I’ve frolicked reflecting on the efficiency. Within the lead as much as the Video games, I used to be in the absolute best form however for some purpose, all of it didn’t come collectively on the day, and I’m taking a while to course of and perceive why.
“Weightlifting is a tricky sport, mentally and bodily and that you must be prepared to just accept the lows to completely respect the highs.
“It simply stings extra when you've got these lows on a global stage.
“I'm extremely disillusioned with my efficiency because it actually didn't replicate my efforts and funding over the past 4 years.
“My purpose for the Video games was to medal. Had I had a chance to progress to the clear and jerks, I might have completed simply shy of that aim.”
Jodey solely took up the game eight years in the past after being impressed by the 2014 Video games in Glasgow.
And he or she has taken some solace from the messages of help she has obtained.
She added: “ I’ve had so many messages from individuals saying they wish to give weightlifting a strive, which suggests the world to me.
“If anybody is taken with making an attempt weightlifting, please contact Weightlifting Scotland to seek out your nearest membership. It's such a enjoyable and rewarding sport for anybody at any age.
”I'll at all times be the primary girl in Scotland to compete at two Video games in weightlifting.
“I’m not solely certain what my subsequent transfer is simply but however I do know I’m not able to retire. I’m feeling actually match and wholesome so I’m not going to let one dangerous efficiency convey me down.
“I’m actually constructive about my subsequent chapter and if me, you’ll know it will likely be one thing large.”
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