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After the Olympics…
Actually, it wasn't just after the Olympics,
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it was more after Fukuoka Finals,
and during our winter closed training,
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I had deep discussions with Coach Wang Hao and Coach Xiao.
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At this stage, I don't think I'll be training with the same extreme intensity as before.
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You know, pushing myself to the absolute limit and draining myself completely in the daily training.
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In this Asian Cup, I made a conscious effort
to dial it back a bit.
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In the past, I would've trained a ton leading up to a tournament, sometimes way in advance.
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But this time, I tried cutting down on the training and focusing more on my mindset,
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staying fully engaged, and keeping my concentration at a high level during matches.
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I think it worked out really well.
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The match schedule also gave me more time to think and rest, which helped.
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As for injuries, I'll be taking care of them properly while also working on my physical fitness and building muscle strength.
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Even though the Asian Cup was just five days long,
it honestly felt much longer.
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It was definitely an intense tournament.
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Maybe because I had just played in Singapore,
by the time I got to the Asian Cup,
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my energy levels, physical condition,
and even my excitement for the competition
weren't where they should be.
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Throughout the tournament,
Coach Wang Hao kept motivating me,
and I was also trying hard to push myself.
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Since this is the kind of event where I'm representing my country on the international stage, I didn't want to lose to any non-Chinese opponents
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That belief is what got me through to the end.
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By the time I reached the finals tonight, I was fully in the moment, completely letting go and enjoying it.
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Since I had just lost to Liang Jingkun (in Singapore),
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I went into this match with a fighter's mindset, embracing the role of a challenger.
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I gave it my all. No regrets.
