CCTV news: In the Olympic Games, athletes have never lacked the courage to fight to the end and the domineering spirit of sacrificing themselves. In addition to courage and domineering, we also see another precious spirit, that is, unity. The all-out efforts on the field, the encouragement of each other off the field, and the friendship of the athletes also let us see the warm side of competitive sports.
Malone Post-Match Greetings
In the men's team final of table tennis, China's Ma Long and Germany's Bohr presented a wonderful showdown for the world. After the game, Ball gave Malone a smile, congratulations and greetings. The German veteran, who has been fighting Chinese athletes for generations, and Malone have also developed from rivals to good friends, and the two are affectionately known as the "Mak polo" combination by fans. In the past 16 years, as opponents, they have been separated from each other countless times; as partners, they have appeared together at the 2015 World Championships, transnational group doubles, and have become the best spokesperson for promoting table tennis. Liu Guoliang once lamented that it is precisely because of such an excellent opponent as Pol that the development of table tennis in the world is a good thing.
Arcelor thanks Chen Long with Chinese thanks to the Chinese fans
Like Ball, Acelon, a badminton star from Denmark, is also an old friend of China. Five years ago at the Rio Olympics, Chen Long eliminated Arcelor to advance to the final and eventually won the championship. This year's Tokyo Olympics men's badminton final, Anzacellow and Chen Long once again competed. When the final whistle sounded, Arcelor couldn't help but cry. After the game, Chen Long specially bypassed the net and gave a thumbs up to Arcelor. Arcelong and Chen Long exchanged jerseys, and after the game, they also posted a text thanking Chen Long: "Your performance in this Olympic Games is obvious to everyone, whether you win or lose in the final, you are the idol of countless badminton fans, I should also learn from you and look forward to the next 'Double Dragon Society'." Arcelor also expressed his gratitude to the Chinese fans with his fluent Chinese.
I'm glad you won the title "You're my pride"
On the field are the opponents who give up on me, and off the field are friends who feel sorry for each other. At the Olympic Games, such warmth is often staged. After the women's gymnastics balance beam final, the winning Chinese players Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing hugged, and the bronze medal-winning American Players Biles and Sunissa Lee cheered and applauded them. As a good friend of Guan Chenchen, Sunisha Lee also posted a photo of the two on social media after the game: You are my pride.
I wish you well and next year together swimming in the pool
China's "butterfly queen" Zhang Yufei, who won two consecutive gold medals, did not leave after swimming all the events, and she has been waiting for Japan's Ikee Rihanako. Once, they were the biggest opponents, but in 2019, Chi Jiang had leukemia, and she insisted on treatment and returned to the game.
I hope to meet at the Asian Games next year. Looking forward to the realization of their beautiful agreement.
Witness each other's growth Together we achieve our dreams
In the athletics field, after China's Gong Lijiao won the shot put, bronze medalist Adams of New Zealand was the first to come and hug her. The two have competed together since the 2008 Olympic Games and have witnessed each other's growth along the way. In the 800m semifinals, American Juyt and Botswana's Amos fell down as they entangled, helping each other to stand up and finish the race side by side. In the men's high jump final, Qatar's Barhim and Italy's Tambéri scored the same, and they both gave up the extra round to share the gold medal. "He's one of my best friends and now our dreams have come true," Balhem said. ”
The distance is farther away, and the heart is closer
A year late for the Tokyo Olympics, because of the new crown epidemic, everyone's physical distance is temporarily far away, but the emotions have never been far away. For the sake of the Olympic spirit, the world's best athletes are reunited, and because of "more unity", everyone can learn from each other's strengths and move forward hand in hand. Three years later, let's continue to witness them in Paris faster, higher and stronger.
Source: CCTV