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The men's gymnastics team final at the Paris Olympics in July 2024 is simply the perfect script for "thrilling"!
However, just as they were close to the finish line, Su Weide's two dips made the Chinese team's gold medal dream come to naught in an instant, and the silver medal became their final result.
Watching Su Weide's two drops is like watching a blockbuster with a high-energy reversal.
Zhang Boheng, Xiao Ruoteng, Zou Jingyuan and Liu Yang are all powerful, their performance is perfect, and they have already won the game, but at the most critical moment, Su Weide, the "master of falling the bar", once again showed his "stunts", which made everyone's hearts fall to the bottom in an instant.
Of course, Su Weide himself is extremely remorseful.
However, many sports fans did not buy Su's apology.
How can such a mistake be tolerated in a game of this level, they think? As a result, Su Weide and the coaching staff instantly became the "target" of netizens, and all kinds of accusations and criticisms were overwhelming.
Some people say that the coaching staff is inappropriate, some people condemn Su Weide for affecting the entire team, and some people even suspect his psychological quality problems.
While some sane voices tried to justify him, arguing that competitive sports are inherently full of uncertainty, they were clearly insignificant in a sea of rage.
This game was a nightmare for Xiao Ruoteng.
As a veteran of the team, he has always regarded this gold medal as the ultimate goal of his career.
This is not only his personal dream, but also a testimony to his tireless efforts over the years.
Every difficult movement, every sweat and pain in training, is to win the gold medal that symbolizes the highest honor on this day and on this stage.
However, this dream was completely shattered by Su Weide's two dips.
After the game, Xiao Ruoteng's expression was as if he had just experienced a spiritual earthquake.
His eyes were full of disappointment, but more of an unspeakable helplessness.
At the post-match press conference, his silence was distressing.
When Su Weide apologized with tears streaming down his face, Xiao Ruoteng patted him on the shoulder, although he had a thousand words in his heart, he didn't blame, because he understood that in the arena, everyone was burdened with huge pressure and responsibility.
Xiao Ruoteng's tolerance and generosity show the demeanor that a veteran should have.
Despite the shattered dream of a gold medal, he still chose to comfort his teammates with a warm hug.
This spirit is the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Maintaining a sense of equanimity and understanding in the face of mistakes and failures is not only a sign of respect for your teammates, but also a relief for your years of struggle.
Speaking of the results of this competition, many netizens questioned the coaching staff's employment strategy.
It turned out that Su Weide was originally a substitute, and he was ordered to replace the injured Sun Wei four days before the game.
However, it was this temporary adjustment that sparked widespread discussion and questions among netizens.
Some people believe that the coaching staff has made mistakes in selecting and employing people, and some even doubt the professional ability of the coaching staff.
He made a number of mistakes in 2023: at the National Championships in May, the Asian Championships in June and the World Championships in October, he lost crucial points due to a drop in the bar.
The drop in the bar at the Paris Olympics made people wonder if the coaching staff was too hasty in their employment.
Netizens speculated whether the coaching staff directly let Su Weide play because he and Sun Wei were good at the same project, without taking into account his recent performance and psychological state.
In the face of these doubts, it is clear that the coaching staff needs a clear response.
They need to stabilize the mood of their players and continue to prepare, but more importantly, they need to explain to the public whether there are deeper considerations behind the hiring of personnel.
After all, competitive sports aren't just about competing on the field, it's about the countless decisions and efforts that go into it behind the scenes.
If the coaching staff can communicate with the public frankly and explain their employment ideas, I believe many netizens will understand and support them.
Of course, the authority and professionalism of the coaching staff cannot be overlooked.
As the people who know the abilities and conditions of their players best, the decisions they make must have a reason.
If, after internal review, it is confirmed that the selection of Su Weide is reasonable, then we can only accept this result.
Competitive sports are inherently cruel, behind every medal is countless sweat and hard work, and sometimes mistakes and failures are unavoidable.
Ultimately, the charm of competitive sports lies in its uncertainty.
Every race is an adventure, and every action is a challenge.
Although Su Weide's mistake made us lose the gold medal, his and his teammates' hard work and dedication also deserve our respect and recognition.
We must believe that through this lesson, the Chinese gymnastics team will be stronger and more mature, and they will be able to create more brilliance in the future.