Smink was not present at the Games, but he does notice that more attention is now being paid to the mental aspect. “In the end it’s personal for everyone. What works for one person doesn’t work for another,” says Smink. “Maybe it was a taboo. That tough male judokas don’t talk about their mental affairs. Talking about it helps.”
After disappointing Games, judokas are ready for the European Championship: ‘Get the medal’
