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On the evening of August 8, after fierce competition, Hunan athlete Luo Shifang won the gold medal in the women's 59kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics.

During the competition that day, an interesting scene occurred: while other athletes took turns to try to lift, Chinese team player Luo Shifang chose to cover herself with a blanket and close her eyes to rest. This "niche" way of relaxing has sparked heated discussions among netizens. CCTV's live broadcast showed that while waiting for the clean and jerk, Luo Shifang lay down and fell asleep under a pink blanket with a heart printed on it.

Netizens' comments are varied and brilliant. "What a niche way to relax." "This is the real relaxation." "It can be regarded as the post-00s Olympics." "Just sleep at work, I shouldn't be late."

After the game, Luo Shifang said in an interview, "I have been on my menstrual period these days, and the waiting time is too long. I really want to play, and the coach asked her to adjust and rest well."

Later, she also updated her social media, and posted a photo of herself sleeping between games. She wrote, "I saw everyone's messages, thank you very much for your support. I just finished washing up and have some free time here, but there is a time difference with China. It's already 12:30, so don't worry, I'll take a nap first, see you in the afternoon~"

On August 9, a reporter from Xiaoxiang Morning News contacted Luo Shifang's first coach, Tang Shuguang, the coach of the Guiyang County Amateur Sports School weightlifting team. Coach Tang explained: "Luo Shifang did this to close her eyes and rest her mind, mainly to maintain her physical strength and good condition." Some netizens were also curious whether the air conditioning would be turned on high at the Olympic weightlifting competition. In response, Tang Shuguang said that generally speaking, the air conditioning would not be turned on high at the weightlifting competition venue, and even athletes would be cautious about using fans. "If the air is too cold, the athlete's body temperature will drop and the muscles will contract, which is not conducive to the athlete's performance."

source:Source | Xiaoxiang Morning News

Reporter | Zeng Yonghong