Filipina skateboard sensation Margielyn Didal sustained an injury, while competing in the prestigious Red Bull Skate at the Florianapolis, Brazil.
The 2018 Asian Games gold medalist was on her third multi-country joust following trips to Barcelona, Spain and Los Angeles, California when she dislocated and fractured her left ankle.
“I know it’s part of the game, but also you have to listen and feel your body and learn to have a break or rest,” Didal said in a social media post.
Three days after the incident, she underwent surgery but she has to stay one more week in the hospital before she can be allowed to leave for the Philippines.
“I’ll be out for a bit, but I’ll be back soon,” added Didal, who is aiming to qualify for the skateboarding street category event of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.
The skateboarding competition in Paris will take place over four days at the La Concorde, with the street events scheduled on July 27 and 28.
Didal, who won two gold medals in the 2019 SEA Games hosted by the Philippines, will try to seal an Olympic slot when she competes in various competitions like the World Championship, Olympic Qualifying Series, Pro Tour and 5-Star and the 3-Star events classified by the International Olympic Committee.
The qualifying season will start in January, 2023.
