The silence in the conference room lasted for more than ten seconds, and then everyone started discussing in a disorderly manner like the stock trading market.
"Lin Feixiang? He's already like this, how can he submit an application for the competition? Does he want to participate?"
"Why are you just joining in the fun? In his current state, can he still compete? It will be good if his legs don't get weak when he gets on the field."
"This Lin Feixiang, why is he so ignorant of the overall situation? The team is usually very tolerant of him and basically doesn't make any demands on him. It's good that he has started to get more serious! Why come out to cause trouble at this time?"
"Speaking of which, I remember that before we went out to the plateau for training, Lin Feixiang's training was quite punctual. He didn't arrive late or leave early."
"It's true that he didn't arrive late or leave early, but look at what he did! He kept doing radio gymnastics there, and even asked his coach to do it with him. Is it like playing house in the training gym?"
People's comments reached Ding Jihai's ears, and his expression began to look unnatural.
As the head coach of the national track and field team, Zhao Shuren spent most of his time in Beijing and could only learn about Lin Feixiang's situation from others. Among the coaches at the scene, including Ding Jihai, they had just returned from training at the plateau. They did not know how hard Lin Feixiang had trained during this month. Their impression was still the same as a month ago, when Lin Feixiang did When doing weight loss exercises.
Zhao Shuren waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then asked: "Coach Ding, Lin Feixiang and Dong Teng are both your disciples, who do you think should be photographed?"
Everyone's eyes have turned to Ding Jihai. He is the head coach of the hurdles, so his opinion is also crucial.
Ding Jihai lowered his head slightly, as if he was thinking, more like he was having a fierce inner struggle.
"Lin Feixiang actually submitted an application to participate. Is it a whim, or does he really want to change his past and return to regular training?" Ding Jihai was extremely hesitant.
In fact, deep down in Ding Jihai's heart, he still has some illusions and expectations for Lin Feixiang. He hopes that one day Lin Feixiang can really turn around and return to the competition.
Coach Fang Jun next to him saw the struggle in Ding Jihai's heart. The two have known each other for many years, and they are both top coaches in the national team. Fang Jun has also brought out his proud disciples at the world championship level, so he can understand Ding Jihai's mood.
"I think it's better than this. Let Coach Ding slowly consider the candidates for the 110-meter hurdles. Let's talk about the next quota first." Fang Jun opened his mouth to help Ding Jihai.
Head coach Zhao Shuren didn't think so. He said: "I have more or less understanding of Lin Feixiang's situation. We have always had a consensus within the national track and field team. Whenever we are interviewed by reporters, we should use the same tone. They all responded by saying that Lin Feixiang's recovery from injury is very good. But if Lin Feixiang's parameters are used this time, his true state will be exposed. Coach Ding also said just now that the opponent in this game is very strong, really If we send Lin Feixiang out and lose too badly, I'm afraid it will be very embarrassing."
Zhao Shuren came here, glanced at everyone, and then said: "I suggest that Dong Teng should go to this competition!"
Zhao Shuren's words seemed to be the final word, directly determining the quota for this competition.
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"My application was not approved. The team decided to send Dong Teng." Lin Feixiang looked helpless and disappointed.
"Then what are you going to do? Are you going to talk to Coach Ding again?" Li Dai asked.
"The news I heard is that the head coach Zhao Shuren decided to let Dong Teng go and talk to Coach Ding. It's useless. Coach Ding can't influence Zhao Shuren. And Coach Ding is still angry with me!" "Lin Feixiang sighed again: "If it doesn't work, just wait for the next opportunity, step by step, start with low-level domestic grand prix, and win a few domestic championships."
"Actually, if you really want to go to Qatar, there is nothing you can do." Dai Li suddenly said.
"Do you have a way? Tell me quickly?" Lin Feixiang said eagerly. Now Lin Feixiang has deep faith in Li Dai, and even has some superstition about Li Dai's ability.
"Actually, this is a bad idea." Dai Li awkwardly leaned forward and lowered his voice and said, "I think you can force me into the palace!"
"Forced to have a baby? What do you mean?" Lin Feixiang asked in confusion.
"Think about it, what would happen if reporters outside knew that you were going to Qatar to compete?" Dai Li said, trying hard to look sophisticated.
But in Lin Feixiang's view, Dai Li now looked full of treachery and bad intentions.
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There are still many reporters waiting at the entrance of the Beikou training base.
"I heard that Zhao Shuren, the head coach of the national track and field team, happens to be at the Beikou training base right now. I wonder if I can catch this big fish!"
"Not necessarily. You have to eat, drink, and have a place to live in the Beikou training base. If there is nothing wrong, Coach Zhao probably won't come out."
At this time, a person walked out of the north entrance base gate.
"Hey, that person looks like Lin Feixiang!" The reporter who spoke zoomed in on the camera's SLR lens and used it as a telescope.
"It's really Lin Feixiang!"
The next second, all the reporters became commotion and ran towards the gate to surround Lin Feixiang.
"Lin Feixiang, there is news that you are recovering well and you have started to resume training now, right?" The reporter started to ask loudly from several meters away.
Lin Feixiang nodded: "I have fully recovered now and have been recovering from training for a long time. I estimate that I have returned to 80 to 90% of my previous strength!"
"Eighty to ninety percent? When will you return to the competition?" Another reporter asked.
"I think it can be done at any time. But the specific time depends on the arrangements of the national team." Lin Feixiang paused and then said: "Next month, there will be a stop of the IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar. I hope to be able to compete in the Grand Prix, and I have submitted my application to the national team and am now waiting for the team’s approval.”
Lin Feixiang's application for competition had already been rejected, but he deliberately did not tell the media reporters.
The next day, whether it was traditional newspapers, emerging online media and mobile news clients, their sports sections all reported the same news: Lin Feixiang will make his comeback at the IAAF Diamond League Doha Station!
Lin Feixiang has always been the pride of the nation. Those sports fans have been waiting for Lin Feixiang's comeback for more than two years. Of course, they were extremely excited when they saw this news. Domestic sports forums were also blocked in an instant, and the official Weibo and WeChat accounts were full of news about Lin Feixiang's comeback. There are even private fan groups that want to organize a group to go to Qatar to witness Lin Feixiang's comeback.
After CCTV received the news, it immediately contacted the television broadcasters in Qatar, hoping to send a dedicated interview team to Qatar for live reporting.
Qatar, on the other hand, seems to be more active and even started advertising posters specifically for Lin Feixiang to promote its main board competition. On the official website of the Doha competition, Lin Feixiang's avatar has been listed alongside other track and field superstars.
Qatar is truly extremely rich, and it also has oil. People are not short of money. The original intention of organizing the competition is to spend money to buy face. Naturally, well-known athletes are welcome to participate. As Lin Feixiang is the only world record holder in short-distance track and field events in Asia, if he can come to Qatar to compete, the organizers of Qatar will certainly be happy to ask for it.
However, the national team was caught off guard by Lin Feixiang and fell into passivity.