In the just-concluded Saudi Arabia Grand Slam tournament, Chinese table tennis players Chen Meng and Wang Chuqin won the women's singles and men's singles championships respectively, which is undoubtedly exciting news. But in the post-race interviews, these players revealed their inner worlds that did not match their outstanding results, which made people feel sad.
Competitive sports are a brutal and brutal field, and behind the accolades and achievements, there is often unimaginable pain and suffering. This is not only reflected in the fact that the players have to train rigorously for a long time, but also in the fact that they have to face a lot of pressure and frustration at all times. Let's explore the inner world of these elite athletes, and feel the helplessness and hope they face in the pursuit of their dreams.
1. Chen Meng: The heaviness behind the glory
As a leader in women's table tennis, Chen Meng's victory in the Saudi Grand Slam has undoubtedly added a lot of glory to her. But in the post-race interview, she admitted that she hadn't won the championship for more than two years, and that this time had put a lot of pressure on her.
Chen Meng's words revealed the anxiety and tension in her heart. As a veteran national player, she naturally understands the importance of winning, not only related to personal honor, but also related to the image of the country. Therefore, when she failed to win a major tournament for the second year in a row, the pressure on her heart was undoubtedly enormous.
It is not difficult to imagine that as a professional athlete, Chen Meng must always be in the best condition in order to stand out in the fierce competition. This meant that she had to keep a tight grip on her daily routine, limit all kinds of entertainment, and devote herself to training. And for such a young girl, this is undoubtedly a great sacrifice and suffering.
So, when she finally triumphed at the Saudi Grand Slam, the joy and relief she felt must have been indescribable. This is exactly the effort and price that athletes pay behind the pursuit of glory. We should understand and respect them, rather than simply enjoying what they bring.
2. Wang Chuqin: The balance between achievement and suffering
Compared with Chen Meng's inner world, the 24-year-old Wang Chuqin's performance after the game was even more poignant. He bluntly said that his current life makes him feel "more and more painful".
This can't help but surprise and ask: why does a young and promising athlete who has won the championship in the international arena with his strength and hard work have such negative feelings?
The answer may lie in the fact that competitive sports demand far more from athletes than we think. In addition to the usual hard training, they also have to deal with great psychological pressure and social expectations at all times. In the event of any dip in status, they will face pressure and criticism from public opinion. This will undoubtedly leave them feeling helpless and hopeless.
For Wang, the victory may have been a temporary solace, but it did not solve his deep-seated problems. He admits that his life is becoming "more and more painful" now, which shows that his inner contradictions and sufferings are far beyond our imagination.
But what is gratifying is that Wang Chuqin has a deep understanding and thinking about this. He believes that these painful experiences will make him grateful for his present self in the future of his life. This kind of thinking and mature mentality is undoubtedly worthy of our respect and learning.
3. Be tolerant and supportive
Through the analysis of these two players, it is not difficult to see that competitive sports are not only the pursuit of honor and achievement for players, but also a continuous psychological warfare. They have to face a lot of pressure and challenges all the time in order to achieve excellent results.
But unfortunately, when we appreciate the brilliant achievements they have bringed, we often ignore their inner anxiety and pain. Take Sun Yingsha, who lost the Saudi Arabian Grand Slam title, as an example, her dull expression at the airport fully reflects her inner loss and frustration.
Therefore, we, as ordinary spectators, should give more tolerance and support to these athletes. We should understand the difficulties and challenges they face in pursuing their dreams, rather than simply judging them by winning or losing.
Only in this way can we create a more positive environment for them, so that they can feel the warmth and support of society in the process of pursuing their dreams. This will not only help them maintain a good mental state, but also inject lasting impetus into the future of sports in China.
Let us send our most sincere blessings to these dreamers, and believe that they will be able to create more brilliant achievements in the future and win glory for the motherland!