Inspirational! The British world champion delivers food to participate in the Winter Olympics. What kind of sportsmanship does she have?

Elise Christie, the British short track speed skating world champion, worked in a local restaurant to raise relevant funds to participate in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Prior to this, the British representative’s support for athletes was cut by 800 With a funding of 10,000 pounds, she is now doing several jobs. She has represented the British team in two Winter Olympics. She said that she likes working in restaurants. There are also many experiences about her work in the media. She thinks it is very Fortunately, she said I get to train with great players, which is luckier, and I prefer working in a pizza shop.

This is the story of a 29-year-old sports athlete. She is different from the athletes we see. Most athletes in our eyes train, train, and train again, but today has changed our perception. We also know that some athletes, in addition to their own jobs, are also running for life and survival. Even if they win the world championship, they will not receive special treatment or enough money to support their dreams. They must still fight hard. It’s the way to truly love sports.

What is rare and valuable is her optimism. She likes sports and takeout, which is her way of expressing her career and dreams. She enjoys using her own hands to realize her dreams, and she does not feel that Working hard to realize the dream, let alone going out for takeout because of becoming a world champion, feeling embarrassed or ashamed, this is the best embodiment of sportsmanship. We must praise this athlete.

The highest goal of sports is to win medals. Medals are just an honor, not a benefit. Therefore, behind the medals won at all costs, there is a very large investment. It is difficult for us to imagine this investment. No one knows that there will often be a big reshuffle after the game. Excellent athletes will appear on the stage, while lagging athletes will be eliminated.

Anyway in the end? The essence of sports is health and happiness. It is not just about winning medals. The popularization and development of sports for all is more important than a few medals and needs to be promoted.