Jade Jones says ADHD struggles shaped her boxing switch
Jade Jones has opened up about how undiagnosed ADHD affected her athletic career before she moved from taekwondo into boxing. The two-time Olympic gold medallist said understanding her condition helped explain years of difficulty.
“It was weird because I always used to struggle in ways that other people wouldn't”
— Jade Jones, via BBC Sport
What Jade Jones said
Jones won Olympic taekwondo gold in 2012 and 2016 before switching to boxing in 2023. She has spoken publicly about receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, linking it to her decision to change sports. The condition went unrecognised during her taekwondo career.
What it moves
Jones's comments highlight growing awareness of ADHD in elite sport. Several fighters have spoken about late diagnoses reshaping how they view past setbacks. Her boxing debut has yet to be confirmed by a promoter.
Source: bbc.com. Full Jade Jones fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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