Tears behind the smile: Quan Hongchan's emotional collapse after winning the championship
Quan Hongchan, this name has become popular again recently. At the age of 17, she won another gold medal at the Paris Olympics, which should have been a moment of joy, but she cried tears on the podium. What's going on? Could it be that the champion will also be sad?
From a genius girl to a teary-eyed girl
Quan Hongchan is not an ordinary athlete. She made a splash at the Tokyo Olympics at the age of 14, won the gold medal in diving, and was known as the "diving genius girl". This time in Paris, she was once again on the top podium. However, when the national anthem sounded, she suddenly collapsed, hugging coach Chen Ruolin and crying like a child.
Seriously, I was stunned when I saw this scene. Aren't all the Quan Hongchan you usually see on TV smiling? During the game, he also looked relaxed, and he could compare his heart to the camera after diving. Why did you cry like this all of a sudden?
It turned out that this seemingly strong little girl also had unspeakable grievances in her heart. According to her coach Chen Ruolin, Quan Hongchan has actually been under tremendous pressure. Since the age of 14, she has carried the aura of "genius girl", and countless pairs of eyes have been staring at her every time. Everyone thinks she should have won the championship easily, but who knows how much effort she put into maintaining her form?
The hardships behind the gold medal
Don't look at Quan Hongchan's young age, she is not ambiguous at all when she trains. She is said to train for eight hours a day and spend the year soaking in water. Even during the Chinese New Year, when other children were eating, drinking and having fun at home, she had to insist on training. What kind of genius girl is this, she is clearly a "desperate three mothers"!
And diving is no joke. If you jump down from a 10-meter platform, you may be injured if you are not careful. Quan Hongchan once hit the jumping platform because of a mistake and had several stitches on her head. But the next day, she insisted on training again. This kind of spirit is really distressing and admirable.
According to media reports, Quan Hongchan rarely smiles, and always has a serious face when training. But when it comes to the game, she will show a big smile again. Where is this natural love of laughter, it's clearly just a forced smile. Think about it, how much pressure it takes for a 17-year-old girl to compete with the expectations of the people of the whole country!
The double-edged sword of public expectation
Truth be told, we, the viewers, have a responsibility too. Every time we see Quan Hongchan competing, we feel that she will definitely win the championship. If she doesn't get first place, we'll be disappointed. But have we ever wondered how much pressure this expectation can be for a 17-year-old?
Some experts say that too high expectations can affect the performance of athletes. Although Quan Hongchan is talented, she is still a child after all. We should not treat her as a gold-winning machine, but rather give her more understanding and support.
I remember an interview, Quan Hongchan said that her biggest dream is to be able to sleep lazy. When I heard this, I really had mixed feelings in my heart. A 17-year-old girl can't even achieve such a simple wish as sleeping in, so what qualifications do we have to demand that she must win the championship?
Protective measures in the world of sport
In fact, Quan Hongchan's situation is not unique. Many young athletes face similar problems. For example, Liu Tingting, a gymnast in the past few years, also chose to retire because she couldn't bear the pressure. This makes us have to reflect on whether our sports world is not caring enough about young athletes.
Fortunately, something has changed now. It is said that the General Administration of Sports has begun to pay attention to the mental health of athletes and has equipped them with a professional psychological counseling team. Quan Hongchan's coach Chen Ruolin also said that they usually do some stress reduction training, such as playing basketball, dancing or something.
But are these measures enough? I don't think it's enough. What we need is not only psychological counseling, but also the understanding and respect of the whole society for athletes. They are not gold-grabbing machines, but flesh-and-blood people. They have joys, sorrows, stresses, and breakdowns.
Give Quan Hongchan a hug
The moment I saw Quan Hongchan crying on the podium, I really wanted to give her a big hug through the screen. You've done a great job, little girl! Whether you win the championship or not, you are a hero in our hearts.
We look forward to seeing not only your smile on the podium, but also your true side. Laughing when you're happy and crying when you're sad, that's what a real 17-year-old girl should look like.
Quan Hongchan's story tells us that behind success often hides hardships and tears. As spectators, we should learn to appreciate the efforts of our athletes, not just their achievements. After all, there is more to life than just gold medals, there are more to cherish.
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