Chapter 182: A Resolute Fighting Will (1/2)
Chapter 182: A Resolute Fighting Will
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Guohong Niu had been defeated by Yue Zhao, and Dai Li finally began to sense some pressure.
The effects of both the explosive force halo and the morale boosting book couldn't help Guohong Niu defeat Yue Zhao. Guohong Niu was not as good as Yue Zhao, so he can't be blamed for this failure. Moreover, Yue Zhao performed very well in this match.
Dai Li thought about the race that had just ended. He thought Yue Zhao had performed very well indeed. If an athlete who had a major advantage could perform well in the race, his opponents wouldn't have any chance of winning.
Yue Zhao is really excited today. His celebration of the victory is very over-the-top. This is only the semi-final; it's not worth this kind of celebration.
Dai Li was upset about Guohong Niu's defeat. Yue Zhao was celebrating as if he had won the championship, which gave Dai Li the feeling that he was mocking his opponent. Because of this, Dai Li couldn't help glaring at Yue Zhao. However, Dai Li felt a bit strange as he was looking at him.
This is not just excitement; this is more of an emotional release. He is venting! It seems like Yu Zhao's mood is unstable; but he shouldn't act like this in the University Games with his competition experience. Dai Li frowned again.
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The semi-final of the 100m sprint had ended. Onlookers started talking about what all had happened.
”Guohong Niu was defeated by Yue Zhao. Tsinghua University has been defeated twice!”
”Wow, even Guohong Niu was defeated; it looks like there should be no suspense to see who will win the championship.”
”The strength of Tsinghua University is still tremendous, though, considering three athletes from the school have made the final.”
”Yes, in terms of comprehensive strength, Tsinghua University is obviously stronger than the other universities. This time, though, Tsinghua University is unlucky. They have to face Yue Zhao.”
”Yue Zhao really is skilled. I've heard Guohong Niu has been invited by the national team many times, but he is still no match for the athletes on the national team.”
”It makes sense; the national team used to focus its development resources on Yue Zhao. If he hadn't retired because of illness, he would have already been a top sprinter in the world.”
”That's true, but then again, it's been two years. What was the illness that caused his retirement?”
”I don't know. He left the national team suddenly and disappeared. If he hadn't made a comeback in these University Games, I would have forgotten his name.”
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Guohong Niu was embarrassed by the talking of the audience. He walked back to Dai Li gloomily.
”That's OK. Both victory and defeat are common for athletes. Don't worry about it.” Dai Li continued his consolation, saying, ”Yue Zhao used to be a top-notch athlete on the national team. He has been training much longer than you have; it makes sense that he defeated you. In addition, this is only the semi-final. We still have the final. Soon you will have your chance for revenge, right?”
”Coach, I'm afraid that I can't defeat Yue Zhao. He is very good!” Guohong Niu said after giving it some though.
”But you are younger than him! Yue Zhao is 26 and has no more potential to grow; you aren't even 22 yet, right?” Dai Li continued, ”Being younger is your advantage. Even if you cannot defeat him now, as long as you keep training hard, you will definitely surpass him. I believe in your potential.”
As a coach, Dai Li could not show any frustration or look flustered, even if his athletes were defeated in the matches.
Like the old saying went, you can lose in a battle, but you shouldn't lose your momentum. Even knowing that the opponent is very good, the coach should still express full confidence in their athletes. If the coach got worried before the match, the athlete would have no desire to continue fighting.