Don't underestimate the heart of a champion Tokyo | Olympics | Champion
Beijing, July 16 (Xinhua) - In the 2023 World Women's Volleyball League Finals, the less favored Chinese women's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 and avenged Poland 3-0, reaching the finals while creating their best international record since the Tokyo Olympics. It has been proven that whether it is a player who is not favored or a team that is not favored, as long as there is a champion's heart, it cannot be underestimated.
On July 15th, Chinese team players celebrated after the game. Shen Jizhong
The victories of the quarter finals and semi-finals are not only a victory for the team, but also a victory for the momentum and belief. In this year's World Women's Volleyball League, captain Yuan Xinyue and main attacker Wang Yunlu had some ups and downs in their performances and also faced criticism. However, they always fearlessly move forward and defend themselves in key competitions. In the match against the Brazilian team, Yuan Xinyue's strong block drove the whole team. In the game against Poland, she broke out on the offensive end and scored 13 points. And Wang Yunlu not only continued his relatively stable performance in first pass and defense in these two games, but also scored the second highest 13 points in the tough game against Poland, effectively supporting Li Yingying's diagonal. No effort, no harvest, her perseverance has received the rightful reward.
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On July 15th, Chinese team players Yuan Xinyue and Li Yingying blocked during the game. Shen Jizhong
Collective projects, including the three major balls, are different from individual projects in that "blooming alone is not spring". Taking volleyball as an example, what a team needs is not the "6 best individuals", but the best "whole formed by 6 players". Not every player is naturally gifted, but important players like Wang Yunlu are also the cornerstone of the team's success.
On July 15th, Chinese team player Wang Yunlu spiked during the game. Shen Jizhong
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In the Rio and Tokyo Olympic cycles, during which the Chinese women's volleyball team won three "three major" championships, there were many team members like Wang Yunlu who had the heart to win the championship. Liu Xiaotong is not a main player for most of the time, but a super substitute who can fight as soon as he is called up. Without her solo savior in the quarter finals of the Rio Olympics against Brazil, it is highly likely that there would not have been a stunning comeback for the Chinese team. Before Gong Xiangyu grew up, Zeng Chunlei held up a position as a substitute for the Chinese team. In the 2015 World Cup, amidst the difficult situation of Hui Ruoqi's absence, she took on the role of captain and became the core of both offense and defense, making great contributions to the Chinese team's championship. Despite missing out on the Rio Olympics, she remains an indispensable part of the puzzle for the Chinese women's volleyball team to regain its glory in the Rio cycle. The free agents Wang Mengjie and Lin Li have both high and low points in the Rio and Tokyo cycles, but they have made indelible contributions to the team at different stages. Before the Tokyo Olympics, Lin Li, who was not selected, persisted in training until the last moment before the team set off, which was also the best interpretation of the spirit of the women's volleyball team.
On July 15th, Chinese team player Wang Mengjie passed the ball during the game. Shen Jizhong
The heart of a champion cannot guarantee eternal championship, nor is it unique to champion athletes. It is a spirit that never gives up in both good and bad times, a strong desire for victory, and an endless passion ignited by the love for the sport itself. With the heart of a champion, even athletes with less outstanding talents can unleash their potential. If the champion's heart cools down, the champion athlete may also lose the motivation to move forward.
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On July 15th, Chinese team players celebrated their scores during the game. Shen Jizhong
Due to various objective reasons, the Chinese women's volleyball team is destined to be a challenger and challenger in the Paris Olympic cycle, and the team's path forward is unlikely to become smooth due to the outstanding performance in the World League final. This team is not perfect either, and many of the problems that have occurred may be exposed again. However, with coaches like Cai Bin who don't believe in evil, a united support team, and a group of players with a champion's heart, this team is likely to continue to bring us surprises. The determination of athletes and coaches to climb new heights has not wavered, and our patience and support for the team should not be shaken.
As long as it never stops, everything is possible.
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