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Whereas relishing her homecoming with the remainder of the Filipino Olympians, fencer Sam Catantan additionally readies herself for an even bigger problem – recovering from one other ACL damage
MANILA, Philippines – After sustaining a knee damage for the second time, Olympic fencer Samantha Catantan braces for an additional lengthy street to restoration.
“It’s going to be a problem once more for the subsequent few months for me,” stated the Penn State captain throughout a current thanksgiving celebration for the Paris Olympians organized by Newport World Resorts in Pasay Metropolis.
The scheduled operation for the torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee is scheduled on Friday, August 16.
Catantan is anticipated to be out for no less than six to eight months.
“After all, I actually wish to be within the Olympics once more, and I’m going to take my time to recuperate since we actually rushed my restoration to make it to Paris and we have been ready to try this,” she added.
The present world No. 87 Catantan bravely pushed by means of the ache, upsetting world No. 65 Mariana Pistoia of Brazil, 15-13, within the opener, earlier than bringing the struggle to world No. 2 Arianna Errigo of Italy in a slim loss, 15-12, in the course of the ladies’s foil occasion.
Catantan, who first tore her left ACL in the course of the thirty second Southeast Asian Video games in Cambodia in Could 2023, was capable of qualify for the Paris Olympics final April in comeback style.
Regardless of the damage, the previous UE Pink Warrior star made probably the most of her time, graduating with an accountancy diploma just lately.
Following surgical procedure, Catantan plans to pursue a grasp’s diploma in accountancy, trying to play out her ultimate yr of eligibility within the US NCAA Division 1.
“It’s all the time a wrestle to steadiness our teachers and athletics life, since I’m not simply representing Penn State, but additionally the Philippines in varied worldwide tournaments,” stated Catantan.
“It’s laborious, however on the identical time I began [fencing] early, so I understand how to handle my time nicely…I do know my obligations, and I feel I’m educated for it.”
Catantan can be out for the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Video games this November in Thailand, however her sisters, Sophia and Janna, are anticipated to select up the slack.
Regardless of the lengthy layoff, Catantan is aware of she nonetheless has sufficient time to coach for the thirty third SEA Video games in December 2025, additionally in Thailand.
‘At all times going to be my teammate‘
Catantan additionally shared that she and ex-teammate Maxine Esteban, now representing Ivory Coast, have been capable of discuss earlier than competing in the identical foil occasion.
“We tried to hang around throughout our time within the Olympic Village, however sadly, we weren’t in the identical place on the identical time,” recalled Catantan.
“However earlier than competing, we noticed one another and we have been capable of say good luck to 1 one other.”
The world No. 27 Esteban was ousted within the spherical of 32 by Pauline Ranvier of France, 15-7.
Catantan additionally quashed the rumored rift between her and the previous Ateneo Blue Eagle.
“She’s superb,” Catantan stated of Esteban. “She’s my teammate and she or he’s all the time going to be my teammate. I’m very completely satisfied that I used to be capable of go to the Olympics together with her.” – Rappler.com
