Li Zongwei talks about the Lin Dan showdown: It is not only the gold medal that is burdened, but also the expectations of the whole country
Recently, in an exclusive interview with Phoenix.com, badminton legend Li Zongwei affectionately recalled the fierce "Lin Li War" with Lin Dan. Behind this seemingly ordinary badminton duel, there is a huge pressure on the two top players. Xiao Nan believes that such a view not only reveals the cruelty of competitive sports, but also shows the unknown inner world of athletes.
Lee Chong Wei, a Malaysian badminton legend, is a lifelong enemy of China's Lin Dan. The duel between the two is not only a contest of skills, but also a game of mentality. In Li Zongwei's view, the pressure on his back is greater than that of Lin Dan. He explained: "I lost to him because of strength and mentality, I just wanted to win the championship, but I couldn't let go at the critical moment. ”
This subtle change in mentality is actually reflected in many top athletes. Imagine two competitors standing on the same starting line, one carrying the expectations of the whole country and the other having more teammates to share the pressure. This unbalanced distribution of pressure naturally has an impact on the mentality of the players.
And Lee Chong Wei's roar after winning Lin Dan in the 2016 Olympics released this pressure to the fullest. He admits: "That pressure has been pressing down for too many years. At the critical moment of the game, Lee Chong Wei's mind was blank for a while, and he could only keep telling himself to persevere. This kind of intense experience to the extreme, I am afraid that only those who have experienced it can truly understand.
However, even after winning this crucial match, Lee Chong Wei did not feel any more relaxed about it. He heard the words of the coach in the lounge: "It's only the semi-finals, and there are no finals yet." "It's undoubtedly a double test of his physical fitness and mentality. After all, as a veteran, Lee Chong Wei's physical recovery speed is no longer as fast as that of young players. He also said in an interview: "I didn't win the Olympic gold medal in 2016, which is probably the most regrettable. ”
When talking about the mentality comparison with Lin Dan, Li Zongwei said: "We sometimes talk about the past, and I think Lin Dan will be a little less stressed than me. He explained that Lin Dan, as the leader of the Chinese badminton team, is under a lot of pressure, but he has a strong team and more alternative players behind him. Lee Chong Wei is different, he is almost all the hope of the Malaysian badminton community. This kind of situation of "one person carrying the whole team" will naturally make his physical consumption greater.
In addition, Lee Chong Wei also mentioned the evaluation of Li Yongbo, the head coach of the Chinese badminton team. Li Yongbo once told him: "If you stay in China, you will definitely become a world champion and an Olympic champion." Although this sentence is a bit of a joke, it also reflects the dilemma faced by Lee Chong Wei in Malaysia. After all, the overall improvement of a country's badminton level cannot be achieved by one or two excellent players.
Xiao Nan believes that Li Zongwei's words not only reveal the cruel reality of competitive sports, but also let us see the bitterness and dedication behind the athletes. They are under tremendous pressure and expectation for the honor of their country and their personal dreams. In this process, the adjustment of mentality and the release of pressure are particularly important.
At the same time, we should also realize that each athlete is a unique individual, and they have a different growth environment and mental journey. Therefore, when evaluating their performance, we should be more objective and impartial, and give them enough respect and understanding.
Finally, let's look forward to the emergence of more outstanding players like Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan in the future badminton arena to bring us more exciting and fierce competitions!
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