Emma Raducanu declines invitation to participate in Paris Olympics to focus on fitness and health

Emma Raducanu has declined the opportunity to represent Team GB at the Olympics in Paris this summer, citing a focus on her fitness and health as the reason for her decision. She emphasized that her choice was not about being a 'diva' but about prioritizing her well-being to ensure she can perform at her best. Raducanu recently ended her relationship with her billionaire boyfriend and is currently concentrating on her recovery and training after undergoing wrist and ankle surgery last year. Despite her love for playing for her country, she has opted out of the upcoming Games but hopes to participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Her management team clarified that her decision was not influenced by financial considerations, as she turned down lucrative sponsorship deals to focus on her athletic career. Raducanu's coach and LTA Olympic team leader supported her choice, acknowledging the challenges she has faced with injuries and the need to carefully manage her return to competition. They expressed confidence in her future prospects at the Olympics and her potential for success in upcoming Games.