The recent match between the Chinese Olympic team and the Malaysian Olympic team is really love-hate-hate. Won, but winning is not beautiful enough, and losing, it seems reasonable again. As a fan, I feel compelled to talk about some of the issues with this game and the Olympic team.
First of all,The strength of the opponent grows。Journalist Zhao Yu mentioned on Weibo that Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand are making rapid progress, which is a fact. We often say "the opponent is strong", but the real question is, do we really value this change?Malaysia's progress should be a wake-up call for us. We can't always dwell on the glory of the past and ignore the reality of the competitive sports environment.
Secondly,The training camp of the national Olympic team。In my opinion, the frequency and long-term nature of the training camps may not have brought the desired effect to the team. As Zhao Yu said, there will be 8 training camps in 2023, and there will even be 3 months of training in Europe. This approach is not only costly, but also does not necessarily improve the overall level of the team. Our players were kept on the training ground most of the time and lacked real game grinding.
What's more, **practice does not kick, kick does not practice"** problem. This is especially true of the Olympic team. Players return from training in Europe, but they are often unable to play a role in key matches, while players who have been trained in the domestic league have become the main players. This is not only detrimental to the personal development of the players, but also affects the overall tactical execution and tacit understanding of the team.
Personally, I think,The model of intensive training needs to be changed。Long-term training camps are not the only ones that should focus more on the players' practical experience and personal skills improvement at the club. As Zhao Yu said, starting in 2024, the national Olympic team should perhaps reduce training camps, let players prepare for the game in their respective clubs, and arrange short-term training camps and matches according to the international break. Such an arrangement may result in a more relaxed environment for the players, as well as a better way for them to grow and perform.
Finally,The importance of mindset。A long training camp can be stressful for players, and it's a big test of their mentality. A breakdown of the mentality during the game can lead to a complete collapse of the game. Therefore, it is important to create a relaxed and free environment for players to prepare for the game.
To sum up, the national Olympic team needs to fundamentally change the training and preparation model. We need to face reality and take every opponent seriously, but also focus on the personal development and mental health of the players. Only in this way can our Olympic team achieve better results in future competitions.