Flash Quotes - Ariane Fortin First Canadian Female Boxer at the Commonwealth Games

On her first fight at the Games:

“It’s a long way to come; I usually don’t get caught up in my emotions. But it is so good to get the first fight over with, the first fight is always a bit tense.”

On being a pioneer:

“I do, I do feel like a pioneer! I feel really blessed, I mean I have worked hard for it, but I know that I am lucky to be here, it is such a great experience it is my first Games, it is really my first big Games, it is amazing.

On strategy:

“I wouldn’t change anything, the first fight isn’t perfect, so you can’t focus on any mistakes, I know how but energy it took, so it was really reassuring.”