Shin Yu-bin had a table tennis women’s singles bronze medal match with Japan’s Hayata Hina two days ago.
In the 6th set, with the score tied at 2-3 and 7-10, Shin Yu-bin’s ball hit the net after hitting Hayata’s serve with a powerful swing.
Although it was a disappointing loss, Shin Yu-bin, with a relaxed expression, shook hands with the referee and then walked up to the winner, Hayata, shook his hand, smiled and kissed him.
Then he went to the coach of the Japanese team and gave him a hug and congratulations.
During the game, the coach of the Japanese team cheered loudly every time Hayata scored, but when Shin Yu-bin approached, he bent almost 90 degrees and returned Shin Yu-bin’s congratulations.
And when Shin Yu-bin returned to his seat and was comforted by coach Oh Kwang-heon, he lowered his head as if he had recovered and seemed to have eased the pain of the loss.
Shin Yu-bin, who met with reporters, spoke in more detail about why she honored the winner.
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“I think Hayata Hina is ahead of me in every way, and I know very well how much effort she has to put in to have such skills, mental strength and to have physical strength, so I admit that and think I should learn from her and accept the challenge next time.”
Shin Yu-bin’s methods are recommended one after the other in Japan.
Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Mima Ito wrote on her SNS, “Both players worked hard under a lot of pressure,” and “I was touched by the last Korean player’s hug.”
The Japanese broadcasters were also impressed, saying, “Although she is only 20 years old, she showed depth,” and the local media also said, “Korea’s favorite table tennis girl must have had been upset about losing a medal, but it was amazing to see her bless Hayata with a smile.”
Shin Yu-bin, who was eliminated in the round of 32 at the Tokyo Olympics but came fourth in her first Olympics in three years, is looking at even greater heights in four years.
2024-08-05 07:51:27
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