Spanish water polo player Paula Leighton, who won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, was being bullied on social networks because of her weight. This was reported by “Championship” Referring to the Relevo publication.
“I’m 1.90m tall, water polo is a very difficult sport in general. It doesn’t bother me but some girls might be affected by the comments,” Leighton replied.
The athlete also noted that he was proud of his work.
“People who write these kinds of comments think I’m going to get hurt. But I know my body, I love it, I work for it. That’s what my life is about,” Leighton added. “I achieved my childhood dream: I won an Olympic gold medal.”
Fifteen athletes went to France as neutrals. Only Russian tennis players, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva and 20-year-old Diana Schneider, managed to achieve success. They won the silver medal in doubles, losing to Italians Sarra Errani and Yasmin Paolini in the final of the tournament.
The games concluded on August 11.
It was previously reported that there would be a 2024 Olympic champion. can sell Gold medal to prepare for the next Games.