Harry Garside Defeated in Paris Olympic Opener

Harry Garside, an Australian boxer and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, faced a devastating defeat against Hungary's Richard Kovacs in the first round of the men’s 63.5kg boxing at the Paris Olympics. Garside, who had high hopes of winning gold, was unanimously defeated after a nine-minute bout, leading him to feel he had let his country down. His loss was especially hard given his previous mental health struggles and the sacrifices he made, including giving up a professional career and personal financial investments. Despite his heartfelt effort and initial strong performance, Kovacs' tactics in the subsequent rounds secured his victory. Garside expressed concerns about his mental health in the coming months, fearing a challenging period ahead. He plans to stay in Paris to support his team before deciding on his future steps.