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This decision comes on the back of her Olympic debut.

She competed at the Grand Palais during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in the Women’s +67kg Round of 16, where she faced Great Britain’s Rebecca McGowan, going down 0-2.

Traill, along with teammate Lolohea Naitasi, made history as the first Taekwondo athletes from Fiji to compete at the Olympic Games.

After a decade of representing Fiji on both regional and international stages, the 25-year-old, who has maternal ties to Tubou, Lakeba, Lau, in Fiji believes her experience is now needed to nurture the future of Taekwondo in Fiji.

“I was nervous before the match, but I thank God for carrying me through without any major injuries.

“I am just grateful and thankful that Fiji Taekwondo was represented on the Olympic stage, and I’m blessed to be the first one here to open the doorway for other Taekwondo athletes back home.

“This is officially my last competition; my first Olympics, yes, but it will be the last time I represent Fiji as an athlete,” she added.

Traill expressed gratitude for the support she has received throughout her journey, including from her grandparents, parents, aunts, and coaches who have played significant roles in her upbringing and athletic career.

“I have met a lot of people during my Olympic preparation, and here at the Games.

“This is not the end.

“I will now focus on helping to develop Taekwondo back home.

“I’ve experienced what it’s like at this level, and I want to help bring other athletes to the Olympic Games,” she said.

Despite not achieving the desired results, Traill is determined that her contribution to grassroots Taekwondo in Fiji will better prepare athletes for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.

“I know my body and what’s expected of us.

“I know we didn’t produce the result we wanted, but I have the knowledge and will go back to train younger athletes.

“Fiji will come back stronger in LA 2028,” Traill said.

She has also commended team officials from the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) during the Games, who offered support around the physical and mental well-being of athletes.

“We have been provided with all the necessary resources that I didn’t know we had access to, and now that I know, I can go back and help us build up again,” she said.

Traill also acknowledged the immense support of her coaches, local clubs, parents, teammates, and her Mt. Camel Assemblies of God church family.