Olympic medallist David Nyika has decided not pursue another Olympic Games as he focusses on his professional boxing career.
The Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist and New Zealand team flagbearer says he’s withdrawing from contention for Paris 2024.
“This has been a really hard decision to make,” said Nyika.
“Ultimately the time commitment needed to be at my best for the Paris Olympics would take too much away from my professional career so I’m having to call time on another Olympic Games.
“I’d like to thank everyone who’s been a part of my Olympic journey, from the trainers and coaches, teammates and support staff, to Boxing New Zealand, High Performance Sport New Zealand, and the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
“Ever since I was a kid I dreamed about going to the Olympics. I’m so thankful to have had that opportunity and to have carried the flag and won a medal for New Zealand.”
28-year-old Nyika is also a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, winning the titles at Glasgow 2014 and Gold Coast 2018.
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