Italian boxer quits Olympics after 46 seconds in emotional tribute to father

Carini aimed to win a medal in Paris to honor her late father and coach

She conceded to Algeria's Imane Khelif in their Round of 16 bout

Italian boxer Angela Carini has quit the Olympics after just 46 seconds of her Round of 16 bout against Algeria's Imane Khelif on Thursday.

Carini, who had been aiming to win a medal in Paris to honor her late father and coach, broke down in tears and left the ring in the middle of the fight.

"I'm so sorry," she said. "I can't do this anymore."

Carini's father, who was also her coach, died shortly after she participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

She had been hoping to win a medal in Paris to honor his memory, but she said that the pain of his loss was too much to bear.

"I can't focus on boxing right now," she said. "I need to take some time to grieve."

Carini's withdrawal from the Olympics is a reminder of the mental health challenges that athletes face.

The pressure to perform at the highest level can be overwhelming, and it can lead to burnout, depression, and other mental health issues.

It is important for athletes to have access to mental health support, and to know that they can reach out for help if they are struggling.