By reaching the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games in Paris, Iga Świątek has already written the history of Polish sports. Never before had a male or female tennis player from Poland reached this far. The Raszynian has thus beaten the achievements of Agnieszka Radwańska.
On Thursday, the sportswoman was in despair — after an unexpected defeat by Qinwen Zheng 2:6, 5:7 in the semifinals, she said goodbye to her dreams of Olympic gold . However, on Friday, the tennis player stood on the court with new strength and won the bronze medal. Celebrities and fans are giving vent to their emotions on the web. An avalanche of posts has appeared.
Iga! Little One, you are Great! This tear should not be a tear of defeat, but of victory. You have an Olympic medal! For the first time in the history of Polish sports. Big, big applause! For rising so wonderfully. Thank you!” — we read in Artur Barciś’s post.
“Bronze Iga Świątek! Iga, you didn’t ‘fail’! You won an Olympic medal! It was great to see you playing so bravely in national colours! Pride and joy! The Games are not over. Poland is still fighting. We have someone to be proud of,” wrote the politician.
Big congratulations! I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to get back together after yesterday and face another fight with your face open and fire in your heart. We are proud and grateful. You are great,” added Aleksandra Kwaśniewska.
