The two-time Olympic winner is not yet fully fit after an injury from a February training duel with another legend of his sport, Teddy Riner.
“I considered it ten days ago, but then I got sick, so I whistled it. I wouldn’t even want to go there as an Olympic winner and immediately lose and risk untreated injuries, “he explained why he would rather prepare for the start of qualifying for the next Olympic Games.
“It will be more important for me, there will be a lot of tournaments in July,” he plans to return to the Grand Prix in Zagreb.
Although he does not intend to end the games in Paris at least, this year he plans to fully launch the project of his judicial academy in the SA Rokytka hall in Hloubětín. “I would like to share my experience and I would like a new champion to be born here again,” Krpálek said, watching his five-year-old son Tonda as he ran after the mat.
“He will be one of the first members of the academy,” he laughed. “She already goes to judo. When he comes out of training, he tests the grips they just learned. Hopefully he will continue to enjoy it, “believes Krpálek.
Jihlava farewell
But now he will exchange the kimono for hockey equipment, and at the weekend he will say goodbye to the Horácký Stadium in his native Jihlava, which is awaiting demolition.
“As a child I spent a lot of time there and two years ago I played there, which was an unforgettable experience, now I should play in a farewell match. And the failed play? Of course, as a native of Jihlava, I’m sorry, but congratulations to Jard again, it’s just a phenomenon, “Krpálek smiled in front of Jágr with a smile.
