When the lights of the Eiffel Tower shine on the field
Paris, a city full of romance, in the summer of 2024, it ushered in the world sports event - the Olympic Games, on this stage full of passion and dreams, athletes from all over the world, with sweat and hard work, write their own chapter of glory, and for the Chinese beach volleyball pair Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi, their Olympic journey has also left an indelible mark on the city
The first game was lost, and a breakthrough was sought in the face of adversity
In the first round of the group stage, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi's opponent was the last Olympic runner-up, the strong Australia pair Del Solal / Clancy, at the beginning of the game, the Chinese pair encountered a strong challenge, the Australia combination with the advantage of height and arm length, frequently scored on the offensive end, while Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi seemed a little slow to heat, errors increased, and the score was gradually pulled away
In the first game, the Chinese pair lost 20-22 and entered the second game, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi gradually adapted to the rhythm of the game and began to show their technical characteristics. Xia Xinyi's defense was steady, saving the opponent's seemingly must-kill smashes again and again, and the tenacious performance of the Chinese combination also won bursts of applause from the audience
In the second game, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi pulled one back 21-14, and in the crucial tiebreaker, the Australia showed their rich experience and strong mental quality, withstanding the pressure and seizing the opportunity to win the match 16-14 in the crucial tiebreaker
Adjust your form to defeat your opponents
The defeat in the first match did not make Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi lose confidence, and in the second round of the group stage, their opponents were Canada's Bansley/Bukovetz, and against a slightly inferior opponent, the Chinese pair played steadily, gave full play to their technical advantages, and finally won the first group stage victory 2-0
The victory in this game is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi, which not only allowed them to retain their hope of advancing in the group stage, but more importantly, it allowed them to regain their confidence and accumulate strength for the next games
Although defeated in the face of a strong enemy, it is still glorious
In the final round of the group stage, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi welcomed their strongest opponent in the group stage, the world No. 2 United States pair of Nuss / Cross, and this match was a severe test for the Chinese pair
The United States were superior in strength and experience to the Chinese, and from the start of the match, they showed strong dominance, both offensive and defensive, creating huge pressure on the Chinese pair, and in the first game, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi lost 15-21
Entering the second game, the Chinese combination let go and played their momentum, Xue Chen's attack was strong and heavy, Xia Xinyi's defense was airtight, the two tacitly cooperated, and the score was tightly bitten, at the critical moment, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi withstood the pressure, scored a few points, and finally won the second game 21-16
In the tiebreaker, both sides fought hard, the score alternated, and the tension of the match reached its peak, and in the end, the United States won the match 15-12 with more seasoned experience
Tenacious struggle in the knockout stage
Despite their 1-2 record in the group stage, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi were lucky enough to qualify for the round of 16 by virtue of their points advantage, where they faced Switzerland's Esimi / Zoe in the 1/8 finals
In this match, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi once again showed their tenacious fighting spirit, in the first game, the scores of the two sides rose alternately, and the game went on until 27 draws, and at the critical moment, the Switzerland pair seized the opportunity to win two points in a row and won the first game 29-27 thrillingly
In the second game, the Switzerland pair took advantage of the victory and took the lead at the beginning, although Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi tried to catch up, but the opponent was stronger, and finally lost another game 17-21 and missed the quarterfinals
Although defeated, it is still glorious to interpret the spirit of the women's volleyball team
Although they stopped in the top 16, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi's tenacious struggle and never give up spirit in the game still infect everyone, they dare to fight hard in adversity, and do not give up easily when they fall behind, which vividly interprets the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team
The charm of competitive sports, not only lies in the victory or defeat, but also in the spirit of the athletes on the field, Xue Chen/Xia Xinyi proved with practical actions that even in the face of strong opponents, even in adversity, they must dare to show their swords and have the courage to fight, although their Olympic journey has come to an end, but the inheritance of the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team continues, and I believe that in the future, Chinese beach volleyball will achieve new achievements on the world stage
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