Source: REUTERS/ Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] In the Paris 2024 Olympics men’s table tennis singles round of 32, Chinese player Wang Chuqin, using a backup racket, was defeated by Swedish player Truls Moregardh, resulting in the biggest upset of the table tennis event at these Olympics. It is reported that the day before the match, Wang Chuqin’s main racket was broken by a photographer, leading to his mental imbalance. In response, badminton legend Lin Dan shared his unique insights on how athletes should adjust their mentality. Lin Dan emphasized that in the face of pressure and challenges, athletes need to learn to calmly analyze and maintain a positive and optimistic mindset. Whether on or off the court, a stable mentality is key to achieving victory. Fans resonated with this, noting that in life, it’s easy to encounter various difficulties that can lead to mental shifts, making it hard to solve problems objectively and perform at 100%. From the editor’s perspective, the result is secondary, but growth and improvement are essential. Athletes should view every competition as an opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of the outcome, and use the experience to prepare for future matches.