✨ Meet Xu Shiyan, the 27-year-old captain of the Chinese women's judo national team who's not giving up on her Olympic dreams! 🇨🇳🥋
Back in 2021, at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, Xu finished fifth in the women's +78kg event. With tears in her eyes, she declared on camera, \\"I will come back.\\" 📺😭 That moment captured the hearts of many, as she was seen as a rising star who started her journey as a sparring partner.
But the setback in Tokyo hit hard. \\"Maybe I ran into a bottleneck at that time. I doubted myself,\\" Xu shared with China Media Group (CMG). Despite training overseas in 2022, the team didn't see the results they'd hoped for. 🌍✈️
The Chinese national team underwent big changes, switching coaches from Chinese to French, and now to Georgian. These shifts brought new perspectives, and Xu soaked up the knowledge like a sponge. \\"Her biggest advantage was stamina,\\" coaches noted, \\"but she needed more scoring techniques.\\" 💪🔄
Now, Xu is back and more determined than ever. With her eyes set on Olympic gold, she's ready to show the world what relentless dedication looks like. \\"I'm not giving up,\\" she says. \\"This is just the beginning.\\" 🌟🏅
Keep an eye on Xu Shiyan—she's gearing up to make a splash on the global stage! 🚀🌏
Reference(s):
Xu Shiyan, learns, absorbs like a sponge ahead of bid for Olympic gold
cgtn.com
