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2024-08-08
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The topic #Zhang Benzhihe collapses# ranked first on Weibo's hot search list. Why did he collapse?
On August 8, Beijing time, in the semi-finals of the men's table tennis team at the Paris Olympics, Japan suffered a big reversal from Sweden. In the final set, Zhang Benzhihe once took a 2-0 lead, but Kohlberg won three consecutive games and Japan finally lost 2-3. After the game, Zhang Benzhihe broke down and cried.
The Japanese team was reversed when they were leading 2-0 and missed the gold medal match, and Zhang Benzhihe lost in the final set and was unable to turn the tide. Zhang Benzhihe blamed himself very much after the game, knelt on the ground and cried. Coincidentally, other athletes have also experienced emotional breakdowns after losses in this Olympic Games. After the men's 4×200m freestyle final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, four South Korean players broke down and cried on the ground in the mixed interview area corridor because their performance was far below expectations. Japanese judo player Abe Shi cried after the women's 52kg round of 16 elimination match, leaning on the shoulder of her coach on the sidelines and continued to cry, unable to get up for a long time.
How should athletes balance their mentality under "high pressure"?
Li Jianling, deputy chief physician of the Mental Health Center of Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, once said in an interview that athletes will feel more or less pressure in major competitions. So how can athletes withstand the pressure and perform steadily?
Focus on daily training: Under the guidance of the coach, the athletes will try their best to ensure the integrity of the training sessions and develop the habit of training for the entire game time; they will also conduct simulated games to develop the habit of playing under pressure and establish a stable game rhythm. In fact, all games are ultimately a test of physical fitness. Many athletes cannot persist in the competition or their performance declines because their physical fitness cannot keep up. Therefore, the basis of "strengthening the heart" is "strengthening the body".
Controlling the tension during the game: When feeling nervous and distracted during a game, athletes can control their feelings by taking deep breaths and adjusting their cognition in a timely manner. For example, slowing down the breathing rhythm as much as possible can help reduce heart rate and body tension. Cognitive strategies can also be used, such as thinking to yourself, "My opponent is more nervous than you are, and it's normal to be nervous." In addition to adjusting their mentality, athletes also need to pay attention to replenishing energy during the game, such as drinking sports supplements to ensure physical condition and avoid "having the will but not the strength."
Adjust your attitude when you fall behind: When the opponent is in an advantageous position and in good overall condition, athletes can take measures permitted by the rules, such as calling a timeout and wiping sweat, to slow down the game and disrupt the opponent's offensive rhythm. They can also quickly adjust their mentality, such as paying less attention to the performance and results of competitors, lowering psychological expectations, and setting the goal of their efforts on "normal performance" rather than winning over their opponents.
By using the above methods, athletes can stay calm under pressure, adjust their mindset, and perform at their best in competition.
