Since the last Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Japan and South Korea once again took the top three spots after the women's singles free skate on the evening of February 2. Chiba Hyakin won the championship, Kim Chaeran won the runner-up, and Watanabe Ryoka won the bronze medal. This is no accident, reflecting the steady improvement of Japanese and South Korean women's singles players in recent years. It is worth worrying that the current situation of Chinese women's singles players could lead to another absenceWorld Championships
Japan's Hyakune Chiba won the championship with an outstanding performance, adding to his honor. The 18-year-old Chiba Baiyin became a dark horse in this competition and showed his strength to the world. Watanabe landed a triple Axel in the free skate to earn himself a bronze medal. In addition, the 2017 and 2022 Four Continents Women's Singles champion Maii Mihara is still ranked seventh, despite being ranked lower. South Korea also fielded three players, with 17-year-old Kim Chae-ran jumping from fourth place last year to runner-up, and 18-year-old Wei Xiying fifth to defend the titleLee Hae-in's mistake left her in 11th place.
After the match, Chiba said it was all just a coincidence, and she also acknowledged that other countries, including Japan and South Korea, have strong players. Figure skating is an individual sport, where each competitor is both an opponent and a partner, and competition and motivation from each other can help to improve together. However, this "accident" is not limited to the Four Continents Championships, but also at the last Four Continents Championships, the World Youth Championships and the Winter Youth Olympic Games. It is undeniable that the women's singles players of Japan and South Korea have shown their group strength in international competitions. Although the Japanese women's singles team has not yet been able to completely shake the monopoly of the Russian women's singles at the Winter Olympics, they have already won some medals. In this season's Grand Prix Finals, Japanese players took half of the women's singles spots, with Kaori Sakamoto taking the title and Yoshida taking bronze. Although the development of South Korea's women's singles is not as fast as Japan's, it is still strongLee Hae-inand Shin Ji-ah and other new-generation players showed strong competitiveness.
In contrast, the current situation of Chinese women's singles players is worrying. At this Four Continents Championship,Chen HongYi, as well as Zhu Yi and Cheng Jiaying, ranked 18th and 18th, respectivelyChen HongYi's results were also not reachedWorld ChampionshipsThe minimum technical score for free skating, which means:Chinese teamThere is a chance that you will miss it againWorld ChampionshipsWomen's Singles Tournament Chances. Although there are some young athletes with jumping and gliding ability in China, they do not have a clear advantage compared to foreign players. At the Winter Youth Olympic Games, national champion Gao Shiqi finished seventh.
In recent years, the strength of Japanese and South Korean women's singles players has improved significantly, and it is no accident that the steady improvement in results is not accidental. In international competitions, Japanese players have become a formidable opponent of the Chinese women's singles with their excellent skills and superb performances. Although the South Korean team is not as many players as Japan, the rise of a new generation of players has made the Korean women's singles gradually emerge. At the same time, the performance of Chinese women's singles players has been relatively sluggish, revealing many problems that need to be solved urgently.
On the one hand, Japanese women's singles players have performed well in international competitions, thanks to their increasing strength. Whether it was a technical breakthrough or an improvement in stage presence, the Japanese players showed excellent ability. They have the courage to challenge difficult movements, and at the same time, they can combine performance and technology to surprise the audience. The fact that the Japanese have won numerous titles in the past few tournaments and have been able to compete with the Russian women's singles players is a testament to their quality and competitiveness.
On the other hand, the rise of South Korean women's singles players cannot be ignored. Although the Korean women's singles team is relatively small, the rise of a new generation of players has given hope to Korean figure skating. Lee Hae-inHe and Shin Ji-ah and other players have shown courage and strength without fear of strong opponents, and have frequently achieved good results in international competitions. They focus on technical training, constantly improving their jumping and gliding skills, but also on stage performance and emotional expression. This all-round development has allowed the Korean women's singles to emerge internationally.
In contrast, the current situation of Chinese women's singles players is worrying. In the past few years, the competitiveness of the Chinese women's singles has gradually declined, showing a clear state of falling behind. Although the Chinese still have an advantage in terms of technique, they are far behind the Japanese and South Korean players in terms of results. This may be related to the lack of performance and stage performance of Chinese players. In addition, the training mechanism of the Chinese women's singles also needs to be improved, and we must pay attention to the cultivation and selection of young talents, and strive to improve the overall strength.
The dilemma faced by Chinese women's singles players needs to be thought about and solved. How to revive the Chinese women's singles and let the Chinese women's players stand at the top of the international stage again is a very important issue.
First of all, we need to strengthen the development and selection of young players. At present, the age of Chinese women's singles players is generally on the older side, which makes them have some limitations in terms of technique and resilience. Therefore, we should pay more attention to the development of young players, provide better training conditions and opportunities, so that they can master more skills and competitive experience at a young age. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the selection of young players, and tap and discover more potential rookies.
Secondly, we need to improve the stage performance and performance of the players. In addition to technical training, Chinese women's singles players also need to pay attention to the ability to perform on stage and the expression of emotions. They should learn how to combine technique and performance to make their performances more moving and engaging. This requires not only the efforts of the players themselves, but also the guidance and training of coaches and professionals.
In addition, we also need to strengthen the psychological counseling and psychological training of the players. In international competitions, the pressure and competition faced by players is enormous, and they need to have a good mentality andPsychological qualitiesto meet the challenge. Therefore, we should provide psychological counseling and training for the players to develop themSelf-confidenceand coping skills to help them better cope with the pressure and difficulties of the game.
Finally, we also need to improve the training and management of Chinese women's singles players. At present, there are some problems in the training and management of Chinese women's singles players, such as older age and imperfect selection mechanism. We should establish a scientific mechanism for the training and selection of players, and provide better training and competition conditions for players, so that they can fully realize their potential.
In short, the difficulties faced by Chinese women's singles players can be overcome, but we need to work together and pay attention to them. Only by improving the technical prowess of the contestants, stage performance andPsychological qualities, as well as improving the training and management mechanism of athletes, can the Chinese women's singles regain its strength and occupy an important position on the international figure skating stage again.