Source:REUTERS/IVAN ALVARADO
[Saba Sports
News] The Japan Badminton Masters, the final leg of the BWF World Tour Super
500 series for this season, concluded yesterday. In the men’s singles event,
Victor Axelsen, the world’s top-ranked badminton player, defeated Chinese
player Shi Yuqi to claim his first championship since September. In a
post-match interview, Axelsen mentioned that he didn’t feel great entering the
final stages of this season, as the prolonged high-intensity matches had left
him fatigued. However, he humorously mentioned that eating sushi helped him
quickly recover his energy. Now, he will begin preparations for the HSBC BWF
World Tour Finals, scheduled for December 2023.
Regarding Axelsen’s statement about sushi helping with
energy recovery, it is likely a joke or a humorous expression rather than a
literal claim. While sushi is a traditional Japanese delicacy, it doesn’t
directly provide extraordinary physical recovery effects. An athlete’s
performance is influenced by various factors, including training, rest, overall
physical condition, as well as diet.
Although Japanese badminton players have performed
exceptionally well on the world stage, their success is not solely attributed
to eating sushi. They have earned respect and achievements in the field of
badminton through professional training, hard work, and relentless dedication.
Eating sushi is merely a cultural symbol and cannot be solely attributed to
their success.
In conclusion, an athlete’s success is a complex and
multifaceted process involving various factors such as skills, focus, mental
resilience, training methods, and team support. While eating sushi may be an
occasional indulgence or a cultural practice, it is not a determining factor
for an athlete’s success or failure.