356 The long-awaited podium (thanks to Mingyue Bingxin's monthly pass)
At this time, the award ceremony had ended, and Xiao Tian had enjoyed the collective look up and cheers of thousands of people. Of course, most of these audiences were shouting for Luca and Descartes.
The most proudest thing for an athlete is probably the moment he stood on the podium. The feeling of pride and pride filled Xiao Tian’s mind. This is what he longed for for a long time. He used to be in Calgary, just one person, and he missed the podium. This time, he finally stood on the top.
Satisfies, one small goal is satisfied, and then another larger goal.
Xiao Tian recalled that what he thought on the podium was that if all the fans below could shout his name, that feeling should be even better and the pleasure should be doubled.
Also, Xiao Tian is a little dissatisfied with the lowest position on the podium, and he really wants to stand at the highest position.
Yes, the highest point of the podium is something that any athlete wants to stand on, but the other players are definitely not as strong as second and third place.
That kind of distance is very close, but it feels super far.
Among them, Descartes should have the deepest feelings. He has been pressed down by his brother, which is due to his personality. There are also many young girls as fans. Otherwise, Xiao Tian would suspect that this guy would have a very serious psychological problem.
Playing Lego every day, the small building blocks of Eun also helped him reduce a lot of pressure, which is undeniable.
"How about it? Is it a pleasure to stand on the podium?"
Luo Can's face was full of envy and he chased Xiao Tian and asked.
"It's normal, it would be even more pleasant if you can stand at the highest position."
Xiao Tian raised his eyebrows and said proudly.
"Look, if you had performed like this on the podium just now, you would definitely gain a lot of foreign fans. Nowadays, young girls like to show off their own unique players. Do you know why Descartes is more popular than Luca's fans?"
What everyone did not expect was that Liu Yan suddenly asked.
"Yes, why is this? Luca obviously won the championship, but Descartes has more fans?"
Liu Yan frowned, as if this problem bothered him very much.
"ah!?"
Luo Can was subconsciously shocked when he heard Liu Yan's question. It seemed that this guy had been talking to him for the first time!
Other teammates around also pricked up their ears to pay attention to the sound, especially Su Yihan and Huang Tong, who were instantly full of "requirement".
As for Liao Qi and Wang Zhiqiang and other veterans, they are likely to leave the national team because of their poor performance in this game. This "strike knife" that has been hanging around their necks is likely to fall. They all look worried and have not much interest in this topic.
Seeing so many listeners, Luo Can said, clearing his throat first.
"Personal charm!... Descartes is more beautiful than Luca, and his creative drawings on clothing and snowboards are all very popular among young girls."
"As for Luca, his tough look, I guess the girls who like him are all technically versatile. Of course, there are many beautiful girls in the female players with technically versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile versatile
Luo Can's words naturally eliminated the male fans, but it seemed that everyone didn't notice it at all, and they were nodding with deep understanding.
"This is the importance of marketing. Athletes in this era also need to do a good job in marketing. Why do you think the NBA League first established Jordan, followed by Kobe, and now James, is a arena without heroes, and it is even more so in snowboarding."
"I'm not particularly aware of these things. There are professional talents in Europe who do this. I just talk about it casually."
Even his casual words made Liu Yan suddenly realize.
Yes, why haven't I thought about these questions?
Haha, Liu Yan, who is severely introverted and intimate and straight male cancer, certainly wouldn't think of these things, but he was enlightened.
"Of course, all of this must be based on dazzling achievements. Just having personal charm and no strength is an embroidered pillow!"
There were also assistant coach Huang Zhan, head coach Liu Zhengyang and other leaders next to him. Luo Can didn’t dare to say more, and finally introduced positive energy in time.
Xiao Tian didn't say that there was another issue about income. Only when you win the championship in this competition will you get a reward of 50,000 euros, and the second place will be 30,000. Xiao Tian only has a pitiful 10,000 euros. This money must be a lot of money for ordinary people, but it is really a bit terrible for a professional athlete, especially the cost of skiing is huge. This amount of money is really a matter of water.
So how can you make money? It depends on endorsement and management of your own reputation.
Xiao Tian got the clothing endorsement, Luca got the cars, sports drinks and other endorsements, Descartes was hired by Lego as a consultant, etc., and these can earn considerable income, much more than the competition prizes.
This involves many issues and concerns the situation and policies of each country. Luo Can naturally not say much.
This time, Xiao Tian was temporarily recruited by the national team to train in Switzerland. Because his identity is still in the original high school, he only needs to allocate a small part of his prize money to the relevant departments, and the big one is his own.
In addition, he won the best results in obstacle pursuit events in Chinese history. There are arguments on the ski team, sports bureau, municipal government, etc., and some bonuses are definitely indispensable.
When everyone returns to their temporary residence, the post-match summary is about to begin.
The air in the room dropped several degrees instantly, and everyone didn't even dare to breathe.
Only Luo Can looks like a melon-eating crowd, but his expression is also very serious.
Head coach Liu Zhengyang looked at Xiao Tian and then turned his gaze on Huang Zhan.
Fortunately, Xiao Huang was there. If Huang Zhan hadn't asked Xiao Tian to take him with him in this training camp, he would have probably returned empty-handed again.
He went back every training camp and returned in a bad mood. Although he was thick-skinned, he couldn't stand it again and again.
Liu Zhengyang's eyes swept across every team member and did not speak for a long time.
In this game, there were only two or three people who entered the knockout stage, and only one Xiao Tian finally entered the final. The key is that he is not a formal member of the national team. He is a good student as the head coach!
Seeing the old team members lowering their heads, Liu Zhengyang suppressed his anger.
"The game is over. Everyone has worked hard. We will go back to Peking after two days of rest. If you have anything to buy and play, please hurry up and report to leave the team in advance."
Unexpectedly, the head coach did not criticize everyone as usual, but instead was still kind-hearted.
Liu Zhengyang stood up and clapped his hands.
"Okay, I'll leave, have dinner together tonight."
Chapter completed!