Joana Hichten: Emotional crisis - why she didn't start in Kvitfjell!

Joana Hichten: Emotional crisis - why she didn't start in Kvitfjell!

The Swiss ski racer Joana Hählen is currently causing a stir after she canceled her start in Kvitfjell's departure. In an emotional Instagram contribution, the 33-year-old explains that she is fighting enormous self-doubt and constant emotional challenges. "That was one of the hardest weekends in my career. I have invested so much work that it is already a great achievement to be able to drive back to World Cup level despite my many injuries," said Hählen fully regret. Her decision not to start was one of the heaviest in her career for her, as she emphasizes. Hählen not only fights with her body, but also with her feelings and thoughts: "I just did not feel able to cope with the downhill race and lost control of my emotions," she continued.

in Kvitfjell, chaos was inevitable when the athlete, who had already won five podium in the Ski World Cup, was at an emotional low. Despite their impressive skills and hard work to return, disappointing races gave their self -confidence. The decision to do without departure shows the maturity and sense of responsibility of the athlete, who now puts her health in the foreground. "I am proud of myself. A few years ago I would have started in the hope of somehow making it to the finish," reflects Hählen and emphasizes that she is now learning to listen to both physically and mentally.

emotional fights and the way back

Joana Hichten speaks openly about the difficulties that accompany their sport. It is frustrated about the setbacks and the constant examination of its inner demons. "I still love skiing and am motivated, but at the moment I don't have the feeling that this love is returned," she reveals. Her injury history includes several serious cruciate ligament injuries, and instead of relying on surgery, she has decided to continue with intensive muscle exercises. This attitude could be crucial to continue your career, even if the upcoming races are affected with uncertainties. According to Home of Sports , however, she receives the support from her environment and is working on her self-confidence in a positive future in Prepared skiing.