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Archer Gaby Schloesser: Leaving Mexico for Olympic dreams in the Netherlands, never forgetting her roots
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Archer Gaby Schloesser: Leaving Mexico for Olympic dreams in the Netherlands, never forgetting her roots

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gaby Schloesser, a renowned archer, left Mexico nearly nine years ago to pursue an Olympic career in the Netherlands.
  • Despite living abroad and adapting to a new culture and language, she maintains a strong connection to her Mexican roots.
  • Schloesser, now a mother, reflects on the challenges of starting over in a new country while representing it internationally.

Ana Gabriela Bayardo Chan, known internationally as Gaby Schloesser, made a significant decision nearly nine years ago: to leave Mexico and forge an athletic path in the Netherlands. She has since built a distinguished career in Europe, establishing herself as one of the most prominent archers in the sport.

People might think one forgets where they are from by being far from home. One grieves being away from family, learning a new language, and adapting to a new culture. Everything is different.

— Gaby SchloesserReflecting on the challenges of living abroad.

Despite the distance and years away from home, Schloesser emphasizes that Mexico remains a constant presence in her life, a source of strength and inspiration in every competition. "People might think one forgets where they are from by being far from home. One grieves being away from family, learning a new language, and adapting to a new culture. Everything is different," she shared.

Schloesser-Bayardo, who is now experiencing motherhood, spoke about the profound changes in her life. She acknowledged that the challenge of leaving her country and starting from scratch in a new place is far from simple. "Literally, I am alone. My husband has a very small family; I am used to a big family. After nine years, I am still adapting," she said.

Literally, I am alone. My husband has a very small family; I am used to a big family. After nine years, I am still adapting.

— Gaby SchloesserDescribing her personal situation in the Netherlands.

"Living in a different country and representing it is great, but I don't forget my roots," she concluded, underscoring the enduring connection to her homeland even as she embraces her life and career in the Netherlands.

Living in a different country and representing it is great, but I don't forget my roots.

— Gaby SchloesserAffirming her connection to Mexico.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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