Judo Star Anna-Maria Wagner announces Retirement Tour

German Judo star Anna-Maria Wagner, 28, has announced she will retire from the sport at ⁣the end of​ the⁤ year. The Tokyo Olympics bronze ⁣medalist and former world champion revealed her decision in a statement, citing a need for change.Wagner plans a farewell tour, including competing in the Judo Bundesliga.

Farewell Tour Planned Before Retirement

Wagner intends ⁣to compete in a series of events,starting with the judo Bundesliga on April 12 for TSG Backnang. She also ​hinted at other projects she plans to share throughout the year, promising ⁢to reveal details gradually.

Reflects on Paris Olympics and Future Plans

WagnerS declaration comes after representing Germany as a flag ‍bearer at the Paris Olympics ⁢alongside basketball player Dennis Schröder. Despite aiming for gold, ‌the former world ⁣champion was defeated in the semi-finals and lost the bronze medal match. At the Tokyo Olympics, Wagner secured a bronze medal, but later faced ‍mental health challenges.

Training Shift and Focus on Final Year

Unlike previous years, Wagner is training⁢ in⁣ Stuttgart, where she began her ‌career,⁤ rather than the national training center in Cologne. this shift signals a new ⁢chapter as ⁢she prepares for her ⁢final year in ⁢judo.

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Judo Star Anna-Maria Wagner Announces⁢ Retirement Tour: A Q&A

Get the lowdown on Anna-Maria Wagner’s upcoming farewell and what it means for the Judo‍ world.

Q&A

• Q: ⁢Who is Anna-Maria Wagner?

  A: Anna-Maria Wagner is a 28-year-old German Judo star known for her bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics and a​ former⁣ world champion. She’s also known for her⁣ mental health advocacy.

• Q: Why is she retiring?

  ⁤A: Wagner has announced her retirement, citing a “need ‌for ‌change” after a successful career.

• Q: What’s the “farewell tour” about?

  ‌ A: It’s⁣ a⁢ series of Judo ​events for Wagner to compete in before⁣ her official ​retirement at the end⁣ of ​the year. This includes competing in Judo Bundesliga.

• Q: Where can I see her compete?

  A: Wagner will compete in the Judo ⁢Bundesliga, starting⁣ on April 12th for TSG ⁤Backnang.‍ Keep an eye on ​Judo Bundesliga schedules for more appearances.

• Q: How did she perform at the‍ Paris Olympics?

  ⁢ A: Wagner ​was a⁣ flag⁢ bearer ⁣for Germany but unfortunately ​didn’t secure a medal,losing in ⁢the semi-finals and bronze ⁣medal match.

• Q: What’s with the training shift to Stuttgart?

  A: Wagner is​ training in Stuttgart (where she began her career) instead of Cologne’s national training center, marking a new phase as she prepares⁤ for⁣ retirement. This could also ⁣be a symbolic⁣ return ⁣to her roots.

• Q:‍ What else is she⁣ planning?

  A:‍ Wagner hinted at other projects,⁢ promising to gradually reveal details throughout the year. This indicates she is exploring other ⁣avenues.

Witness Anna-Maria Wagner’s final Judo appearances and celebrate her‌ unbelievable career!