At that moment, there was silence in the gymnasium. Only a slight sobbing sound could be heard coming from around the corner. Under the spotlight, a thin figure was hanging his head, constantly wiping tears from the corners of his eyes.
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This figure is the leader of the Chinese table tennis team - Sun Yingsha. In the just-concluded training confrontation, she suffered consecutive defeats, and her emotions finally completely lost control at this moment.
For a table tennis sister like Sun Yingsha, being able to make her so out of shape undoubtedly shows the huge pressure on her heart.
As the No.1 in women's table tennis, Sun Yingsha has won countless championships and honors in the past few years. At the Tokyo Olympics, she stood on the podium as the women's singles champion and proved her quality to the world.
But for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, the pressure Sun Yingsha is facing at this time can be imagined.
It is not only the rigorous training within the Chinese national table tennis, but also all kinds of attention and expectations from the outside world. As one of the brightest stars in table tennis today, Sun Yingsha's every move is almost amplified and discussed on social media.
From a single defeat in training to a rare mistake on the field, it will become the focus of fans and public opinion. In this context, Sun Yingsha had to tense her nerves all the time, for fear that even a little slack would let herself fall into the whirlpool of the limelight.
And in this training, Sun Yingsha suffered another defeat. As the "NO.1" player of the national table tennis women's team, she had to have a fierce confrontation with the young men's team players. It is reported that the setting of this "gender war" is precisely to comprehensively improve Sun Yingsha's training intensity and adaptability.
But as a result, Sun Yingsha actually lost consecutive battles with Yongbo. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow.
"I never thought I'd lose to a man on my home turf." In the post-match interview, Sun Yingsha lowered her head, "This is really a big blow to my confidence. "
Perhaps because she couldn't bear such a setback, Sun Yingsha finally couldn't hold back her tears.
On the sidelines, the reaction of Sun Yingsha's two coaches, Qiu Yike and Ma Lin, also attracted people's attention.
Qiu Yike shook his head directly and left, without stepping forward to appease Sun Yingsha's emotions. And Ma Lin walked behind Sun Yingsha and gently massaged her.
This comparison has undoubtedly triggered countless people's thinking and speculation.
Why did Qiu Yike do this? Is it because of disappointment with Sun Yingsha, or does it have ulterior motives? And what kind of clues did Ma Lin's warm and affectionate actions reveal?
This scene is involuntarily reminiscent of the scene at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
At that time, in the women's team final, the Chinese team defeated the Japan team 3:0 and won the championship. But during the celebration, Sun Yingsha was emotional and couldn't help shedding tears.
Faced with this scene, Coach Qiu Yike also did not step forward to comfort, but kept a certain distance from the players. This reaction has also sparked heated discussions in public opinion. Some people speculate that Qiu Yike may want Sun Yingsha to get out of the trough by herself, instead of relying too much on the coach's comfort.
So, this time Sun Yingsha's tears spilled on the field, what does Qiu Yike's reaction represent?
It is not difficult for us to find that Qiu Yike has always had his own unique coaching philosophy. He believes that as a top athlete, Sun Yingsha should have enough self-regulation ability and should not rely too much on the comfort of her coach.
"We need to cultivate Sun Yingsha's ability to think independently and grow herself." In an interview, Qiu Yike once said, "This will be more helpful for her future development." "
In contrast, Marlene's actions are more warm. He walked up behind Sun Yingsha and gently massaged her, trying to soothe her emotions in his own way.
This move is undoubtedly reminiscent of the difference between the two coaches in terms of coaching philosophy.
Ma Lin, as Sun Yingsha's partner at the Tokyo Olympics, has always maintained a close relationship with her. He prefers to take care of the athletes' emotions in a gentle and delicate way, giving them moral support.
Qiu Yike, on the other hand, prefers a hard-line coaching style, hoping to promote the growth of athletes through pressure and challenges. He believes that only by letting Sun Yingsha face setbacks independently can she truly forge her inner strength.
This difference undoubtedly reflects the difference in coaching philosophy between the two coaches.
But in any case, Sun Yingsha's tears on the field this time undoubtedly confirmed the huge pressure she was under again.
As the brightest star in today's table tennis world, Sun Yingsha is burdened with the expectations and attention of the people of the whole country. Whether on the field or in training, she must always be at her highest level to live up to the high expectations.
This kind of pressure is undoubtedly huge for a 24-year-old young athlete. And this defeat undoubtedly increased her psychological burden.
But as Qiu Yike said, as a top athlete, Sun Yingsha must learn to face these pressures and setbacks independently. Only in this way can she truly achieve her breakthrough and transformation.
At this moment, what Sun Yingsha needs most may be her inner strength. And the coach's comfort, whether it is Qiu Yike or Ma Lin, can only play a certain auxiliary role.
After all, for a top athlete like Sun Yingsha, it is her inner determination and courage that ultimately determine whether she can break through herself and achieve greater achievements.
So, after this defeat, how will Sun Yingsha rekindle her fighting spirit and better prepare for the upcoming Paris Olympics?
Let's wait and see how this table tennis queen shines even brighter under pressure. Do you have any unique insights and suggestions? Feel free to leave a comment below to share your thoughts.
#孙颖莎连败泪洒赛场, Ma Lin was warm and comforting, and Qiu Yike responded to attract attention