any considerations on injuries? How long it takes to recover? How do they compare with other big countries? Who is volunteering to replace them? Any hands? lol.
The answer is simple. Our world no. 1s are not the actual product of the establishment they represent. The system we have are mostly just churning out an inferior product.
But the establishment thinks it is their 'hardwork'..and continue to do what they are doing, hoping that another LCW and Nicol David comes along..that's the real problem
They were given the role as stewards.... to assist and support the growth of the sport... But they became arrogant and claimed that the milk was not from the cow but of their own lyons.... The truth will show them despair
Though Chen Long was thrashed by LCW in the SF... and Tago was somehow outplayed by Taufik.... at least these two young players did very well to keep up with the seniors in the international scenes... Where are our young boys? still milking? boleh?
Professional Sports is a cruel world. Cant Perform = Sack... I believe for all china success, they must have sacked many under perform players.
When CHN failed in Uber Cup 2010, WYH was dropped from the Asia Games 2010 team... of coz, CHN can afford to pick n choose their players with the vast pool of talents...
Years ago when I used to visit KLBA regularly I saw 1 or 2 elderly mothers everyday bringing lunch and drink for their daughters in the national team during training. it was quite impressive the parental support.I've heard that TBH's family also made a lot of sacrifices for their son.
bro.. badminton history .. especially MAS.. is chockful of sacrifices and hardwork overcoming obstacles.... both by parents and player.. you just have to read up
Noted with thanks... I guess I should blame my parent for NOT sacrifice enough coz I didn't make it to the national team... LOL
I agree. I watched him in HK in his loss. I didn't analyse the match but he has very good racquet skills and movement. He definitely has the ability to do more. I don't know his full background, e.g. injuries and ability to train, but he can do more.
LOL, You blame your parents for not sacrificing enough!!! Do you have what it takes to make it? Other than talent and hardwork? I think your parents knew it and it decided it wasn't worth the sacrifices. ROFL.
I take it you mean the huge financial burden and low chance of success , otherwise it can be misinterpreted.