Chapter 195 The Chairman's Visit
Chapter 195 The Chairman’s Visit
Accompanied by Walter and four others, Li Tian quickly moved into the Berlin Hotel arranged by the event organizing committee for the contestants. During the last German College Games, Li Tian and other members of the Cologne Sports Institute also stayed here, so they knew the environment of this hotel very well and were very adaptable.
The competition will officially kick off at 8 o'clock the next night at the Olympia Stadium in Berlin. So almost all players attach great importance to the rest of the last day before the start of the game, especially the many world champions who have just arrived from the United States returned to their rooms to sleep as soon as they arrived at the hotel. Because they participated in competitions around the world all year round, adapting to the environment and the time difference adjustment is completely unfair for veterans. This is also a place where foreign players are more adaptable to the competition than Chinese athletes. Take our excellent athletes in China for example. It is very rare to be able to go abroad to participate in international competitions two to three times in a season. Due to the lack of experience in participating in competitions abroad, athletes suddenly came to an unfamiliar environment. Due to the influence of jet lag, diet and environment, they often find it difficult to perform at their normal level. Extraordinary performance is even more luxurious. Therefore, "domestic dominance, foreign insects" has become a very common situation for Chinese athletes.
For those outstanding foreign players, they participate in IAAF competitions and grand prixes of various natures every year, with more than 30 games, and their footprints are spread all over the world. The annual competition schedule is enough to surround the earth for several circles. The high-intensity confrontation and tense schedule have trained their super adaptability to the game and resilience. A well-known sports commentator in China once said that the strength gap between Chinese outstanding athletes and world-class athletes is not as huge as people imagined, but due to the shortcomings in many small links in the game, this gap is infinitely magnified.
When he came to Berlin by train, Li Tian's physical strength was not affected at all, so in the afternoon of the same day, he was accompanied by a group of four to tomorrow's "four" to the Olympia Stadium in Berlin. He had two hours of adaptation to the field training and went to Chang to rest at 9 o'clock in the evening. After all, tomorrow's competition started at 8 o'clock in the evening, and the 100-meter Flying Man Battle, as the finale, will not be held until 22:30. The waiting time span is very long, and this is also his first time to compete at night.
"Xiaotian, look, these guys obviously don't take your World Youth Championship NO.1 seriously. Tomorrow night, you must teach them a lesson so that they can see your true power of "BruceLee No.2"!" On the morning of the competition, Li Tian had just gotten up from the bed, and Lobeck and others had already pushed the door in, holding several newspapers in his hand this morning's newspaper, and kept making dissatisfied voices.
Li Tian picked up the newspaper on the bed and casually made the top "Berlin Morning Post". The entire page was about today's Golden League news. Many photos and reports of big names in the track and field industry occupied important positions in all pages. The photos of Li Tian winning the World Youth Championship not long ago were also published in several more conspicuous places. From this, it can be seen that the local German media still recognize Li Tian's strength very much and have high expectations for him.
Deutsche also pointed out that judging from the strength shown by Li Tian in the World Youth Championship, it is entirely possible to enter the third-tier rankings in this competition. Even if you win the championship in the final, it is not unacceptable. After all, in a short schedule of only 10 seconds, anything can happen.
"Spirit Scientific Weekly" further analyzed Li Tian in detail and objectively pointed out that Li Tianyou's disadvantages in this competition, and the conclusions drawn are very similar to Li Tian's current actual situation. After the glory of the World Youth Championship, Li Tian is not in his best condition now, and it is quite difficult to dominate Berlin. However, the newspaper also pointed out that the second stop of the Golden League, the Paris Station in France was only held on July 7. This month was enough to allow him to adjust himself to his peak state, and at that time he would break the current pattern of a man with a hundred meters.
Although Li Tian has won a lot of praise in the media in Germany and China, other foreign media are not optimistic about Li Tian’s “Golden Road”. Many media even believe that the newly released World Youth Championship can only serve as a spectator in the Golden League. It is simply a mistake for the IAAF to invite him to participate in the competition.
Many opponents who will stand on the same starting line as him tonight are also full of contempt for the youngest player in the Golden League ever. When interviewed at Berlin Airport, when Gatlin was asked by a Chinese reporter how to view Li Tian, Gatlin joked indifferently that he wanted to teach this "Chinese child" how to run on the field. And Green's "Old King" directly pointed out that he was mentally normal and was about "bullying children"
Qing had no interest at all and did not regard Li Tian as his competitor at all. What made Lobeck most unhappy was the remarks of the famous British player Chambers in the newspaper. This European record holder who had just been released from prison by the IAAF believes that Li Tian would never have the same good luck as in the World Youth Championship in the Gold League. He expressed doubts about Li Tian's performance in the World Youth Championship, and was very dissatisfied with the IAAF's view of the Golden League as a "children's amusement park."
"Xiaotian, you must stomp this 'British liar'!" Lobeck punched heavily in the photo of the British sprinter Chambers. No one knew Li Tian's strength better than their friends who had been training with Li Tian all day long and the hardships Li Tian had put into exchange for this strength. However, this British player, who was found to have taken banned drugs in 2004 and was suspended for two years by the International Athletics Federation and was not regained the competition until February this year, unreasonably questioned and belittled his companions before the game, which of course made the "four people" extremely angry.
"Yes! Damn, I haven't wiped my butts cleaned yet. I have the face to doubt other people's achievements. I have seen many shameless people, but I have never seen such shameless people." Even Kozel, who has always had the best temper, cursed.
"If you can step on these rude guys this time, I think the expressions of these 'super big guys' will be very exciting. I must bring the DV tonight's game, shoot them all in full, and then pass them online, and then use my wonderful narration. I believe it is definitely a very interesting thing. Don't let my 'little wish' fail!" Walter put one hand on Li Tian's shoulder with an expectant expression on his face. This guy can come up with all kinds of "golden ideas" from his mind anytime and anywhere. I believe that no matter whether he offends him or his friends, he will not have a good end.
Li Tian roughly read several newspaper reports about him. The various mixed voices on it did not disturb his mood at this moment. Although the various experiences over the past year cannot be called storms, they are enough to keep him calm in honor and disgrace. Moreover, the words of his sister Zhao Rong last night made him decide to let go of his hands and feet in this game. Other people's opinions and all parties suspected that it was irrelevant to him. As long as he had the support of his relatives and friends on the way forward, he could firmly continue to walk his own path even if he was fighting against the whole world.
"Okay, since everyone is up, let's go for breakfast together and I'll treat you!" Li Tian casually put the newspaper aside, with a faint smile on his face, and he got up and prepared to walk out.
"What's wrong, Xiaotian, do you have any special thoughts when they say this to you?" Li Tian's calmness was beyond the expectations of the four. Kederman stared at Li Tian's eyes for a while before confirming that he was not suppressing his anger.
"What do you think about this? It's up to them if others say what they like. Can I still confront them directly? The athletes' battlefield can only be on the field. Excellent results are the best counterattack. And with the trust of you good friends, why should I care about their ideas? Guys, give me some time. Even if I can't succeed this time, I will definitely be confident to realize your 'little wish' in the near future!" Li Tian's eyes were full of determination, and he patted Walter's shoulder hard.
"Xiaotian, I didn't expect that you have only been back to China for half a month, but you have become much more mature. It seems that the level of our seniors is not enough!"
"After that, he is the 'four champion' of the World Youth Championship! The words are different. When will I have such a courage?" Walter looked envious.
"Looking at your recent training performance, you will never have this opportunity in your life!" The old friends around you would not miss any chance to hit him, and said almost in unison.
Ten minutes later, in the hotel restaurant, the five people were eating the familiar nutritious meals here in this familiar environment. Since they were used to the delicious food cooked by Master Wang in China, during the few days he returned to Germany, he always felt that the tasteless and tasteless food is more difficult to swallow than before. He really regretted why he didn't take the time to learn from Master Wang first. He must not miss the opportunity next time he returned to China.
Shortly after the five people sat down, the restaurant suddenly became commotion. A bald middle-aged black man walked into the restaurant accompanied by several personnel, and the commotion started because of them. Li Tian also turned his head at the first time and saw a figure that surprised him.
The middle-aged black man who was a little fat was awarded the award at the World Youth Championship not long ago. The current leader of the IAAF, Mr. Diak, Chairman of the IAAF, followed by Mr. Schneider, Chairman of the German Athletics Association, and some relevant officials. The President of the German Athletics Association has always liked to run around. Of course, he would also come to the scene in person in the first round of the Golden League and visit the contestants before the competition. Most of the people who were dining here were sports people, so they stood up and greeted the President.
Chapter completed!