Recently, the high-profile Turkey women's volleyball team member and Wakifer Bank women's volleyball captain Zehra · Güneş opened up in a high-profile media interview and talked in depth about the various pressures they have faced on and off the field over the years, as well as the situation after the Olympics.
It is worth mentioning that the teammate of Yuan Xinyue's team, as the main assistant attacker, has a pivotal position in the field of volleyball. She mentioned that she and her teammates Ebrar · Karakurt and Hand · Baradon have been engaged in the long struggle against these public pressures since they were 17 years old. Just like a ship bravely moving forward in rough waves, it never stops fighting. For example, in some key matches, they were overly critical of their performance and even made unwarranted accusations, but they always stood to their hearts. Zehra also shared how she gradually overcame external distractions during this long process and remained steadfast in her career development and dreams.
Zehra admitted in interviews that the flood of online violence on social media often causes them deep distress like a haze. However, she has learned to deal with these pressures with tenacity. "The pressures we are under in our lives and on the field are far more heavy and complex than these social media comments. Unfortunately, I, Ebrar, Hand have been used to these pressures since they were 17 years old. This habit is not a reluctant compromise, but a tenacity honed in the face of adversity. From a historical point of view, many elite athletes have faced similar difficulties, but it is their perseverance and bravery that set an example for those who followed.
She further stated that if you want to survive on the high-level volleyball stage, you must learn to leave these external factors behind like dust. "On the field, these external distractions should never affect your performance, and you can only succeed when you can keep enough distance to be unaffected by them." This is not just a simple word, but a profound philosophy of life. In the competitive world of sports, concentration and inner strength are the keys to victory.
Despite facing criticism from the outside world, and even saying that she would not be held back by these negative emotions, she said: "It takes a lot of mental strength, but I don't feel pressure from them. This powerful psychological quality was not formed overnight. In a socio-cultural context, expectations of athletes are often too high, and athletes need to find a way to balance themselves in such an environment. Zehra did it, and she was adamant: "Because what they say today may be forgotten tomorrow, but I will continue to do my job." I have my own goals, dreams, and I put a lot of effort into them, and I won't allow someone I don't even know to stress me out. ”
Reflecting on her past summer training, Zehra candidly said that she was proud of her efforts, even though she was well aware that she didn't perform as well as she wanted during the Games. 'I said to myself, Zehra, as long as you give it your all on the pitch, even if you don't win a medal, at least you can bring a smile to your team-mates, and that's one of your goals. This shows that she has a deep understanding and value of team spirit. In the world of sports, while winning is important, team cohesion and mutual support are also essential.
"I'm happy because I did a great thing, but we could have achieved more, and that was to win a medal. But I'm still young, I believe I can compete in future Olympics and I believe that next time we will come back with a medal. These words are full of anticipation and determination for the future. From the perspective of sports development, every setback is an opportunity for growth, and every challenge is a ladder of progress.
Zehra · Güneş's interview not only shows her determination and courage on the field, but also shows her strong psychological quality in the face of external interference and public opinion pressure on the field. As a top athlete, she not only continues to improve her skills, but also faces various challenges in her growth with strong willpower. Her experience and attitude provide valuable inspiration for athletes and people who love sports. Let's look forward to her and her teammates winning more glory and writing more brilliant chapters for Turkey volleyball in the future.