Hot word: Competition: It's never just about winning or losing
2024-08-22
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This summer, the 33rd Summer Olympics came to a perfect end in Paris, France. Chinese athletes fought hard and shed sweat on the field to win glory for the country. But the most touching moment on the field is not only the moment of winning the gold medal. At the award ceremony for the mixed doubles table tennis, Chinese athletes took a group photo with North and South Korean athletes; at the award ceremony for the women's singles badminton, He Bingjiao took the Spanish Olympic Committee badge on stage to represent her opponent Marin who retired due to injury. In addition, "model worker" Zhang Yufei, lone "swimmer" Xin Xin, weightlifter Shi Zhiyong and shot putter Gong Lijiao, etc., although they did not win the gold medal, they are constantly surpassing themselves.
What is bigger than the Olympic stage is the pattern. Regrets, tears and self-transcendence all explain the meaning of the Olympics. The most valuable thing in the Chinese team's Olympic performance, in addition to the gold medal itself, is this "secret" to winning the gold medal: every dream is worth going all out, and we should work hard to be a better self and build a better Chinese sports spirit together.
Sportsmanship Beyond Winning or Losing
Although the Paris Olympics has come to an end, the discussion about sports has not diminished at all. This summer, Chinese athletes have won numerous honors with their outstanding performances. Zheng Qinwen, Pan Zhanle, "Little Fatty" Fan Zhendong... Their gold medal-winning figures have made our blood boil, but beyond competition, there are more moving moments that go beyond winning or losing.
In the sports arena, every victory of the Chinese team is like a shot in the arm, inspiring our pride and passion. From the former "little giant" Yao Ming to the "flying man" Liu Xiang, their feats of breaking world records have won the world's attention for Chinese sports and inspired the newcomers to continue to pursue excellence. However, the "fan circle" behavior of athletes is not desirable. The respect and friendship between athletes that transcend victory and defeat is the real charm of sports.
This year, the table tennis match between Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng was a vivid reflection of this spirit. As teammates, they fought fiercely on the court; as friends, they embraced each other affectionately after the game. At that moment, winning or losing was no longer the only focus, but the respect for each other, loyalty to the team, and love for the country shone even brighter.
Looking back, at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Fu Yuanhui's words "I have used all my strength" were not only an affirmation of her own efforts, but also the most simple interpretation of the spirit of sports. Her optimism and persistence let the world see the tenacity and perseverance of Chinese athletes. Similarly, at this year's Paris Olympics, although young swimmer Zhang Yufei failed to win the gold medal, her vigorous and never-give-up spirit also won the respect and love of countless people.
On the competitive stage, we have witnessed countless passionate moments of hard work and have also felt the deep friendship across national boundaries. Many times, behind the fierce competition, winning or losing is not the standard for measuring everything. All the players who have tried their best on the field, whether they stand on the podium or not, we should applaud and cheer for them.
——Yang Chenwei
Cheer for hard work and walk with dreams
The stunning debut of a new star is always accompanied by the sad departure of a king. Competitive sports carry as much glory as regret. Looking back at the hot Paris Olympics, the birth of each gold medal is inspiring, but the public's vision is no longer just focused on the highest podium.
This summer, we also applaud those athletes who failed to reach the summit but never gave up in the face of adversity.
In the Olympic arena, every shout of trying one's best and every flip and jump in the air are not only the athletes' desire for self-transcendence, but also a psychological game of dealing with high pressure again and again. In the men's individual all-around final of the Paris Olympic gymnastics, Zhang Boheng, the captain of the Chinese men's gymnastics team, made a mistake in the first floor exercise. The commentator could not hide his regret in his words. I was also worried about him while watching the game and cheered for him silently. Faced with the lagging ranking, Zhang Boheng immediately adjusted his mentality, persevered, caught up, and finally won the silver medal. In the final battle of the horizontal bar competition, this "post-00" performed brilliantly on the bar, but won a bronze medal because he did not stand firmly when he landed on the bar. In the team and individual competitions, Zhang Boheng played a total of 21 times and completed 20 sets of movements efficiently. Although he missed the gold medal, in my heart, he is still the uncrowned king of the competitive arena.
What is surprising is that we saw many familiar faces at this year's Olympics. Ma Long, the 35-year-old captain of the national table tennis team who competed in four Olympic Games, Boll, a 43-year-old German athlete, Ni Xialian, a 61-year-old Luxembourg female table tennis player... The veterans stepped onto the court again, not because of their qualifications and fame, but because the fire of passion in their hearts has not dissipated, and the dream-chasing journey is still shining. The charm of competitive sports has never been limited to the podium, but the perseverance of following one's heart before and after the game, regardless of the east and west, and the hard work day after day and year after year.
Regardless of winning or losing, the veterans enjoy every moment on the field. As long as they have passion in their hearts, they will always be in their prime. We have reason to believe that the younger generation will follow the footsteps of the veterans and use their own practical actions to vividly interpret the Olympic spirit of "higher, faster, stronger". This spirit will transcend sports and inspire us outside the field to make continuous breakthroughs and move forward courageously.
——Dong Hong
The never-give-up spirit of the women's volleyball team
At this summer's Paris Olympics, China's gold medal wins set a new record for overseas Olympics, which is exciting.
Once upon a time, we had an infinite admiration for Olympic gold medals, but with the progress of the times, more viewers are no longer concerned only with gold medals. More and more audiences watch the Olympics to enjoy the Olympic process and feel the Olympic spirit.
China has traditional strengths such as diving and table tennis, but in my heart, the Chinese women's volleyball team is still the best interpretation of the Chinese Olympic spirit. Looking back at history, the Chinese women's volleyball team has always grown in ups and downs, and has also completed the transition from old to new in ups and downs, with glory and loss. In this Olympics, the Chinese women's volleyball team first defeated the US team, but eventually stopped in the quarterfinals. But we will still cheer for the women's volleyball team, because the women's volleyball team represents the sports spirit of tenacious fighting and brave struggle. "Even if defeated, it is still honorable" is an affirmation of every athlete who did not win a gold medal.
In my opinion, whether it is an individual or team event, participating in the Olympics itself is the greatest recognition for athletes, and behind them are countless athletes who silently devote time, effort and pain for the goal of "higher, faster, stronger". We will cheer for the champion, and celebrate for the runner-up, third place and even lower rankings, because this may represent a historic breakthrough in an event, or it may be the athlete's personal best.
"It's an honor to lose" allows us to see that in addition to the athletes' competitive strength, they also have a more valuable fighting spirit, and this spirit will inspire us to move forward courageously on the road of life.
——Fei Xiaoxiao
Never give up in the face of adversity
As an international event, the Olympic Games, which are held every four years, attract a lot of attention. We will sit in front of the TV and get excited after a long time. Every time I watch the Olympic Games, I feel like I have found myself again, sweating on the sports field.
Among many sports, Chinese table tennis is undoubtedly our well-deserved pride. The Chinese team has won all the championships in five Summer Olympics, including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the past nine Olympic Games, the Chinese team has won a total of 32 gold medals in table tennis, accounting for 87% of the total.
I love table tennis very much. I even joined the school team when I was in junior high school. Every day after school, I would run to the table tennis hall with my schoolbag on my back. Once I threw my bag away, I would throw myself into the "table tennis cause". I seemed to have unlimited energy at a young age. I would not feel tired even if I played for more than two hours. I also had an old rival who was equally good at it. No matter how I cut or pulled the ball, he could always pull it back in a simple and unpretentious way. Unfortunately, after I started working, I have not been in touch with this old rival for a long time.
In this Olympics, Swedish player Moregaard eliminated the top seed Wang Chuqin with a score of 4-2, which was beyond everyone's expectations. But before this game, Wang Chuqin's racket was accidentally broken by a reporter. As a table tennis enthusiast, I know clearly that a broken racket is like a soldier on the battlefield having his handy weapon broken. Seeing him leave the field in disappointment and being bumped by reporters, I couldn't help but feel a little indignant. Facing the next game, how will he adjust his mentality? I was worried for him. But what is gratifying is that in the subsequent men's table tennis team competition, Wang Chuqin still played with true style, and defeated the Swedish team in the final with two teammates to win the championship. I seemed to be able to see myself who was passionate and unwilling to admit defeat in the game in his fiery and stubborn eyes and his strong swing.
Although Wang Chuqin lost once in the competition, he did not give up easily in the face of adversity. Instead, he actively adjusted his mentality and finally won the gold medal. He deserves our admiration.
——Jiang Ning
The competitive spirit that blossoms in adversity
As the summer sun shines on the Olympic stadium in Paris, France, the 33rd Summer Olympics kicks off its glorious prelude. At this moment, my thoughts can't help but drift back to the summer that was also full of passion and dreams - the 2008 Beijing Olympics, when the Chinese men's basketball team used their sweat and tears to interpret for us that "competition is not just about winning or losing."
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the Chinese men's basketball team was stuck in a death group with world-class teams such as the United States, Spain, Greece, and Germany, and the possibility of qualifying was slim. At that time, the basketball world was shrouded in a pessimistic atmosphere, but unexpectedly, the Chinese team was completely different from the past from the beginning, which was eye-opening.
In the first match of the group stage, the Chinese men's basketball team encountered the American Dream Team led by NBA superstars such as Kobe and James. This was a star-studded duel, as if the stars in the sky collided with the giants on earth. Facing such a powerful opponent, the Chinese men's basketball team did not back down, and they faced the challenge with fearless courage. Yao Ming, the Optimus Prime of Chinese basketball, launched a fierce confrontation with the top centers of the NBA. Every offensive and defensive transition was breathtaking. Although the final score was far apart, the tenacity and fighting spirit of the Chinese men's basketball team won the respect and applause of the world.
Then, the Chinese men's basketball team encountered another basketball powerhouse - the Spanish team. This team was known for its excellent teamwork and iron-blooded defense, and was a strong team in the world basketball at that time. Facing such a strong opponent, the Chinese men's basketball team showed amazing wisdom and resilience. They were flexible on the court, constantly adjusted tactics, and launched a thrilling contest with the Spanish team. Although they failed to win in the end, the team spirit and fighting spirit shown by the Chinese men's basketball team in the game became a beautiful landscape at that Olympic Games.
In the quarterfinals, the Chinese men's basketball team faced off against the Lithuanian team. Lithuania, a traditional basketball powerhouse, is world-famous for its accurate shooting and strong defense. Facing such an opponent, the Chinese men's basketball team knew that it was a tough battle, but they did not back down. In the game, every player of the Chinese men's basketball team tried their best, and they defended the glory and dignity of the country with their sweat and hard work. Although they failed to advance to the semifinals in the end, the perseverance and never-give-up spirit they showed in the game deeply touched the hearts of every audience.
Looking back at that period, the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team in the Olympic Games was undoubtedly a magnificent chapter. They faced not only a basketball competition, but also a direct dialogue with the world's basketball giants.
——Zhou Zhixuan
Talking
We admire the strongest champions who win gold and silver medals in the Olympics, and we also admire those athletes who never give up and work hard. - Lele
In sports competitions, there is only one champion. But there are countless moments of breaking through oneself and winning glory for the country. Regardless of winning or losing, they are all worthy of recognition.
Although there is only one champion, everyone who has fought for the championship deserves respect. - Upward Grass
Behind every individual's success is the contribution of countless people. We cannot just applaud the champions, but also the people behind the scenes.
As long as I can participate in the Olympic Games, even if I don't win a medal, it is still an honor to lose. - Yihang
Every athlete who works hard for his dream deserves respect. Our world should not only have champions. - Lingling
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