Li Dai stared at Niu Guohong, and he could feel that Niu Guohong's heart was filled with the desire to become stronger.
"So far, the amount of regular training I have arranged for you is already relatively large. If you train more, your body may not be able to withstand such high-intensity training." Dai Li said with some worry.
"I believe I can do it!" Niu Guohong said decisively.
"Then I will arrange a few days of additional training for you first, so you can get used to it first." Dai Li agreed: "It doesn't matter even if you can't hold on, additional training is not a regular training, and it doesn't matter if you can't persist. It’s embarrassing.”
Niu Guohong said nothing, but there was a stubborn look in his eyes.
"Actually, there is really no need to put so much pressure on yourself. Physical training is meant to be gradual, and improvement in strength must also be done step by step. It is impossible to gain weight in one go. You are already a member of the national team, so you don't have to worry about being eliminated. ." Li Dai continued to enlighten Niu Guohong.
"I want to go to the Asian Games!" Niu Guohong continued: "I don't want to be just a substitute! I want to participate in the competition."
"Then just keep working hard!" Li Dai smiled. He knew that Niu Guohong had already made up his mind, and there was no point in trying to persuade him. Now it was better to help Niu Guohong and help Niu Guohong practice more in his spare time.
Niu Guohong is a very strong person. Even if Li Dai rejects him, Niu Guohong will definitely continue to practice more. Instead of letting Niu Guohong practice blindly by himself, it is better for Li Dai to give him a small start.
More than ten days later, the second phase of the Asian Games training camp has also ended. At this time, the national team will finally begin to determine the list of participants for the Asian Games.
In the conference room, the national team's coaching staff was discussing the final roster.
"Niu Guohong is a college athlete and started relatively late. However, this player works very hard. He has been practicing extra these days. Judging from his results, he has also made obvious progress." Xue Li paused for a moment. , then said:
"In yesterday's test match, Niu Guohong's time was 10.28 seconds, which just met the Olympic B standard. It is said that this time can be used to participate in the Asian Games, but after all, the number of participating places is limited. So I plan to let Niu Guohong participate in the Asian Games as a substitute. Yes." When Xue Li said this, he sighed with some regret.
In large-scale competitions such as the Asian Games, whoever registers for the individual competitions participates, but registration for the relay competition is based on delegations. The participating party only needs to submit the list of four players participating in the relay race before the game. .
Under normal circumstances, teams participating in relay races will have substitutes. When the schedule of the main athletes is too tight, or when a certain athlete is injured, a substitute must step in. Sometimes there are even substitute athletes who specially participate in relay races.
Therefore, as a substitute, Niu Guohong's next main task is to practice relay races.
Based on Niu Guohong's performance, other coaches had no objection to naming him as a substitute.
"Next, let's talk about the 200-meter dash!" Xue Li paused and then said: "Xie Jun and Wei Zitao have already taken two places in the 200-meter dash. The key is who gets the last place. Originally, I was I planned to choose between Chu Xiong and Zhang Wei, but as you all saw in the team test match that just ended, a dark horse emerged! Zhao Yue ran a time of 20.78 seconds."
"I know that in our national team, the time of 20 seconds 78 is not considered top. Chu Xiong and Zhang Wei are capable of running this time. Moreover, Chu Xiong and Zhang Wei are still players of the national team, while Zhao Yue is just Local players recruited. But I am more concerned about Zhao Yue’s potential!”
Xue Li continued: "Zhao Yue is 26 years old. It is said that there is no potential to be tapped, but in the last test match, the score was 20 seconds 88. The interval between the two test matches was 20 days, but Zhao Yue improved It took a full 0.1 seconds. This speed of progress surprised me."
"There are still more than two months left before the Asian Games. If Zhao Yue continues to improve at the current rate, his time may improve to less than 20 seconds and 70 seconds when the Asian Games opens. Based on the situation in previous years, This is a medal-worthy result.”
"So regarding the last quota for the 200-meter dash, I would like to hear your suggestions." After Xue Li finished speaking, he looked at everyone.
The minds of the coaches present suddenly became active.
"From what Coach Xue means, it sounds like he plans to give the last spot in the 200 meters to Zhao Yue!"
"Zhao Yue's coach is Li Dai. Although he is not the coach of the national team, he is Xue Li's protégé. Is Xue Li planning to promote Li Dai?"
"It's rare for athletes recruited from the grassroots to occupy the national team players! If we really send Zhao Yue, I'm afraid it would be against the rules."
Everyone there had a different idea.
Finally, someone said: "Coach Xue, Zhao Yue's current score is 20.78 seconds, but in two months, it is still unknown whether he can break into 20.70 seconds. I think if he is sent to the Asian Games, Not secure enough.”
Xue Li nodded silently and looked at the others.
"Coach Xue, I think we can send Zhao Yue to participate. In the 200-meter dash event, if we send Chu Xiong or Zhang Wei, it is impossible to win a medal. It is better to take a gamble and let Zhao Yue run. If Zhao Yue can really run If I break 20 seconds and 70 seconds, I might be able to compete for a medal." Someone else said.
Xue Li nodded again and continued to look at the others.
Among the coaches at the scene, some agreed and some opposed, each with their own reasons. Everyone expressed their opinions, but no conclusion was reached.
In the end, Xue Li looked at the head coach Zhao Shuren. Zhao Shuren still needed to make up his mind about this kind of thing.
Zhao Shuren also did his part. He coughed dryly and said: "What everyone said is reasonable, but there are still two weeks before the registration deadline for the Asian Games, so I think we don't have to be so anxious and confirm this entry now. quota. Let’s take another look, Coach Xue, what do you think?”
"There are still two weeks, we should observe it again." Although Xue Li said this, he did not think so in his heart. He hoped to confirm the list of participants as soon as possible in order to arrange subsequent training plans. But Zhao Shuren is the first-in-command, and it is difficult for him, the second-in-command, to object.
"But just delaying it like this is not an option. If everyone's opinions are still not unanimous after two weeks, we will have to waste more time." Xue Li turned to Zhao Shuren and said, "I have a suggestion. Why not set a standard for Zhao Yue?"
"Good idea." Zhao Shuren tapped the table with his fingers to get everyone's attention, and then continued: "During this period of training, Zhao Yue has indeed made rapid progress. However, his We don’t know whether progress is short-lived or sustainable.”
"Lao Xue reminded me that we can set a standard score for Zhao Yue. Before the registration deadline for the Asian Games, if he can reach the standard score we set, we will let him participate! Those who engage in competitive sports still depend on results after all. Speaking of which, although Zhao Yue is a player recruited from the local area, as long as his results are good enough and he is sent to compete, others will be convinced."