MIKA, YOU’VE CONTINUED TO DOMINATE IN THE COMPETITIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TAKE PLACE DURING THE PANDEMIC. WHAT HAS KEPT YOU MOTIVATED?
Keeping yourself motivated might sound easy but that isn’t always the case. The Covid pandemic has caused shock waves through society and diminished the motivation in a lot of athletes due to the lack of competitions. What I’ve learnt is that a huge part of staying motivated is the constant urge to get better and be ready for competition resuming. Competition has always been a huge part of my life; I am naturally very competitive regardless of what I’m doing. My goals are changing as I get older, but one thing always stays the same – the drive and motivation to be better, and to inspire more people not only to kite but also to believe in themselves. A huge part of my inspiration to be better comes from the top riders who I train with. They push me