'Take your time, you owe no explanation to no one' - Ravi Shashtri extends support to Simone Biles

The odyssey to success takes one through every possible phase of the physical and mental spectrum. Seizing the moment and then making it to the highest level in sports or otherwise is a grueling task that demands a lot from an individual. However, it becomes pivotal that one stays in the best possible frame of mind to overcome all that is dished up in the times to come.

For that prioritizing mental health becomes very crucial and many players have often spoken about it and rightly so. The four-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles recently withdrew from the USA’s all-round final at the Tokyo Olympics citing that she wants to focus on her mental health. Biles received support from different corners of the world for her decision and the latest one to join the group is the Indian cricket team’s chief coach Ravi Shastri.

Shastri, who is currently in England with the cricket team for the Test series against England, extended his support to Biles. Being a sportsperson himself, it is likely that he could understand the challenges and hurdles one needs to face both mentally and physically amidst representing a nation at the highest level. Shastri also mentioned Naomi Osaka who had mentioned that the mental toll of her profession was the reason for her third-round exit from the Olympics.

Shashtri Tweeted: “Take your time @Simone_Biles. You have earned the right to owe it to yourself at this tender age. 48 hours or 48 days it might take. Just do it Champion. You owe no explanation to no one. @naomiosaka, you too. God bless you girls #Olympics,”

Take your time @Simone_Biles. You have earned the right to owe it to yourself at this tender age. 48 hours or 48 days it might take. Just do it Champion. You owe no explanation to no one. @naomiosaka, you too. God bless you girls #Olympics pic.twitter.com/wMS7eV1UlX

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) July 29, 2021

Simone Biles appreciates the support she received

Simone Biles is one of the most celebrated athletes in the world. Participating in a mega event like that of the Olympics is a dream for any athlete and Biles has graced the event being second to none. While she has displayed her fiefdom at the highest level one already knows an extraordinary talent she possesses. While performing gymnasts and bringing up the best possible execution it is important that the athlete is in the right space of mind.

Thus, her decision of withdrawing from the Olympics is one that the entire sporting fraternity tends to respect. The athlete herself thanked the people as she took it to Twitter to express her feelings. Her tweet read: “the outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before.”

the outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before. 🤍

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) July 29, 2021