35-Year-Old American Track and Field Star Making a Sporting Return Receives Heartwarming Support From Fans: “We’re Rooting for You”

As the Paris Olympics approaches, the buildup to the big event is something that every sports fan is keeping tabs on. The Astana Indoor Meet brings one such moment. Beginning on January 27, the annual track and field tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan, will be a one-day event. The American fans are keeping an eye out for the American athletes, and 35-year-old Nia Ali, a two-time World Indoor Champion, is one of them. After winning silver in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ali wasn’t seen in the Olympic scene.

However, the athlete is eyeing a comeback with her participation in the Kazakh event ahead of the Paris Olympics. After just arriving in Astana, Nia Ali announced it on social media. Her legion of devoted followers took to social media in droves, eagerly awaiting the American dominance that they know is possible with an athlete of her caliber.

Nia Ali sets the tone for the Astana Indoor Meet

On her Instagram, Nia Ali wrote, “Opener here in Kazakhstan tomorrow.” In her first photo of the IG post, the track and field athlete, who is 35 years old, wore a long black coat, brown pants, a white sweater, and shoes. Kazakhstan is experiencing chilly weather, but the mother of three is well prepared for it in advance. As she poses with her white shoes, the next shot has a winter aesthetic tone to it.

The track and field star and her partner, Andre de Grasse, pose for a selfie in the third photo. In the next slide, it seems like Nia Ali is practicing for the event as she storms through the hurdles in quick motion. The final slide of the post had a smiling Ali with the same winter drip from the first slide. As the post went live, her admirers were quick to show support for the track and field star before her big race.

Tons of support from the track and field fans

The comments that poured in for Nia Ali, only speak volumes about her popularity. One fan not only appreciated her winter drip but also cheered her, saying, “The cutest snow angel in all the land. run well. Good Blessings.” Showering her with support, one fan said, “Good luck sis #letsgo!” Meanwhile, some of Ali’s peers also showed up.

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Estonian heptathlete Grete Griffin wrote, “Good luckkkkk!!” The mother of three received many compliments, as one of them read, “You’re so gorgeous!! Rooting for you!!!” Another fan cheered, saying, “Let’s go Nia! We’re rooting for you. PR.” Fans of Nia Ali are just as pumped up as she is. The athlete may not be playing on home turf, but she will do her best to bring home victory with her legion of followers’ support by her side.

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