Xinhua News Agency, Jakarta, August 29 (Reporter Xia Liang, Zhou Xin) In the women's 3m springboard double competition that ended on the evening of the 29th, the Olympic champion Shi Tingmao and his partner Chang Yani, who was about to turn 27 years old, easily won the gold medal and won the fourth gold medal in the three Asian Games, also defending the honor of the diving "dream team" continuing to remain unbeaten in the Asian Games.
"We didn't really play well today and prepared well, but our performance during the competition was not mature enough. In fact, our training level was good at ordinary times, but we didn't jump out of the competition. We need to sum up when we go back." Although we won the championship, Shi Tingmao was not satisfied with the competition process.
In each of the five rounds of competition, Shi Tingmao/Chang Yani kept ahead, but Shi Tingmao revealed that she did not know the final result until the end of the competition. "I didn't look at the score or the big screen, because I hope we can play to the level we should have, in fact, for us, too much thinking is not conducive to play."
Shi Tingmao has high hopes for Changyani, who is 10 years younger than himself. "The 10 year old gap will be difficult to cooperate with, but she is a very smart athlete with very strong ability. With such a platform, she still has a lot of room for development." Shi Tingmao said that the age gap between the two will not have a generation gap, but Chang Yani will be more confident in future competitions.
As the "big sister" of the Chinese diving team, Shi Tingmao said that he hoped his experience could help young players grow up as soon as possible in the competition and training.
"Double competition will affect each other's emotions. I hope that I can use my experience to drive young athletes like Changyani. Although it is her first time to participate in the Asian Games, she always has to experience it, which is also a good thing for her. I hope she can cherish this opportunity," said Shi Tingmao.
On August 31, Shi Tingmao will celebrate his 27th birthday. One day later, a women's 3m springboard race will be held. Shi Tingmao won three gold medals in the previous two Asian Games. After winning the World Cup, the World Championships and the Olympic 3-meter springboard championship, the women's 3-meter springboard gold medal of the Asian Games became the last piece of puzzle missing in Shi Tingmao's "full slam" competition.
"Every birthday is a competition. I hope this birthday can bring me good luck and win my fifth Asian Games gold medal." Shi Tingmao said with a smile.
Shi Tingmao cherished his participation in the third Asian Games. "The Asian Games is not easy for every athlete in four years. There are several four years in the athlete's career, so I cherish this opportunity." For the Tokyo Olympic Games two years later, Shi Tingmao said expectantly, "I hope I can go to Tokyo."
