Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Elavenil Valarivan Overcomes Self-Doubt to Win Double Silver
Elavenil Valarivan won two silver medals at the Asiad.
She said athletes can sometimes doubt themselves when their hard work does not quickly produce results.
She also said this can cause confusion and frustration.
Elavenil explained that she had experienced these feelings too.
Her coach and other team members supported her during difficult days.
This group included a psychologist, a strength and conditioning trainer, a nutritionist, and a physiotherapist.
She said they worked together tirelessly to help her.
Their support helped her keep going and eventually win two silver medals.
Elavenil Valarivan secured two silver medals at the Asiad.
She said past setbacks led to periods of self-doubt and confusion.
The athlete also described feeling frustrated when results did not come.
She credited her coach, psychologist, and support staff with helping her continue.
Her support team included specialists in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and physiotherapy.
- Who
- Indian athlete Elavenil Valarivan.
- What
- She secured two silver medals at the Asiad and discussed overcoming self-doubt after past setbacks.
- Where
- At the Asiad.
- Why
- She said the support of her coach and wider team helped her continue through difficult periods.
- Athlete
- Elavenil Valarivan
- Achievement
- Two silver medals at the Asiad
- Challenge
- Self-doubt, confusion, and frustration when results did not come
- Support team
- Coach, psychologist, strength and conditioning trainer, nutritionist, and physiotherapist
- Key factor
- The team’s continued support helped her through difficult days
- Interaction
- The comments were made during a select virtual media interaction