Another bump in the road... A new challenge
4 April 2019It's been a while since I updated you all, but you probably know by now that I like to wait to have big things to report!
To recap, I had reconstructive knee surgery on my left knee in February 2018 as I had fully ruptured my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) which is essential in stabilising the knee in dynamic sports like Karate. I did the rehab to the letter and passed my return to sport testing 9 months later (3 months earlier than normally expected). 1 year on from surgery, I successfully made it back on to the NZ Team and was set to compete at this year's Oceania Championships (http://www.karatenz.co.nz/News/News/2019/03/Senior-Oceania-2019---Team-Announcement/?fbclid=IwAR3hd4B7w8C6eYcZq0z4WpJct808H0-4zXHzR6ZFgXP3tlBUbzNp15zSUE0). Training was going well, I was moving better and felt so positive about where I was headed.
Sadly I have suffered another injury and it seems my body is aching to be symmetrical again as I have now ruptured my right ACL and torn the meniscus (cartilage). Surgery is the only option so I'm about to go through it all again. This means I should be back and able by Oceania 2020 but Olympic qualification is looking..... less than likely :P
In all honesty, I was heart broken when I got the news that the injury was likely my ACL. Mostly because I was confused as to what I could have done differently - as soon as I suffered an injury I recovered as I should and upon returning to training I would work within no-pain boundaries to build up again. I was (am still) seeing a physio, chiropractor and sports massage therapist throughout..... so many factors. But I worked past it, I know what I must do to get back on track. Surgery will be next week then bring on the rehab.
Looking forward, the WKF Senior World Championships has been the pinnacle of sport Karate up until only recently and would still be the achievement of a lifetime to win. Therefore I have my eyes on the World Champs in 2020.
I know all you wonderful people who supported me were gunning for me to go to the Olympics and I am so sorry if I have disappointed you. Especially those that have invested in me financially, I am truly gutted.
Cards on the table, I am serious about recovering and I will be going for Senior World's in 2020 so was intending to keep the funds in savings until it could be used for competition next year. HOWEVER it is not my money and if anyone who made donations would like their donations back, I will understand completely. Please email me: scott.sian@gmail.com
I wish all the very best of luck to our Kiwi's still going to Oceania in Sydney next week. Work together, train hard, give it your all and keep your head up. Kia Kaha 💛