"Hayata, congratulations!" The dignity of the loser shown by Shin Yu-bin who missed the 銅

Aug 04, 2024

The women's singles bronze medal match between South Korea's Shin Yu-bin and Japan's Hina Hayata was held at South Paris Arena 4 in Paris, France on the 3rd (Korea time). Shin Yu-bin congratulates Hina Hayata after the game. Paris (France) = Reporter Chung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.8.3/

The women's singles bronze medal match between South Korea's Shin Yu-bin and Japan's Hina Hayata was held at South Paris Arena 4 in Paris, France on the 3rd (Korea time). Shin Yu-bin is touching his right shoulder. Paris (France) = Reporter Chung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.8.3/

This is the Olympic spirit to fight fiercely for goals at every moment, but to celebrate victory and admit defeat after the game.

Shin Yoo-bin (20, Korean Air, world No. 8) showed her beautiful Olympic spirit on the Paris Olympics stage.

Shin Yu-bin smiled and hugged Hayata tightly after losing to Japanese top-ranked player Hina Hayata 2-4 in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics on the 3rd (Korea time). Shin Yu-bin gave generous congratulations to Hayata, who won the bronze medal with his right shoulder and Hayata's left wrist. Shin Yu-bin has also suffered from injuries over the past few years, and after competing around the world for more than a year, he has continued to fight mixed doubles and individual singles at the Paris Olympics without a day off, so he understood and respected Hayata as the same player. With the bronze medal in 20 years coming and disappearing, the dignity of the loser shown by Shin Yu-bin was impressive. After holding back his tears and offering Hayata a heartfelt congratulations, Shin Yu-bin returned to the bench and cried for a long time, burying his head. Even in the mixed zone after the game, Shin Yu-bin held back tears in his eyes.

"2024 Paris Olympics' table tennis women's singles semi-final match between South Korea's Shin Yu-bin and China's Chen Meng at South Paris Arena 4 in Paris, France, on the 2nd (Korea time), Shin Yu-bin lost the game score 0-4 (7-11, 6-11, 7-11, 7-11). Shin Yu-bin is listening to coach Oh Kwang-heon's advice. Paris (France) = Reporter Chung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.8.2/

Shin Yu-bin lost in thought when the game didn't go well. Paris (France) = Reporter Chung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.8.2/

Regarding the scene where he congratulated Hayata, Shin Yu-bin said, `I've also seen it from the side, but I acknowledge that part because all the players are trying and everyone is desperate, and I did it because I want to be such a solid player.' "I think the results came out as much as I've worked hard for three years. I think a medal winner deserves a medal because he has put in a greater effort"I acknowledged Hayata's effort and ability to take the medal. `I have no regrets because I feel that I am doing the best I can,' he said humbly, `I think the opponents who beat me have been working silently for a long time than me, so I will admit defeat and learn something to learn.' After winning my first game, I lost without getting through the crisis "It's unfortunate, but I think that's my best. I think this is my skill and I have to work harder."

The most upsetting thing for Shin Yu-bin, who missed the bronze medal, was that he failed to meet the expectations of the fans who expected and cheered for him. "I really wanted to win a medal... I wanted to repay you as much as the fans supported me… ," he said with tears in his eyes. "I wanted to perform well as I had the opportunity, but it's a shame. But I have no regrets because I poured everything out. Thank you for your support, and I came all the way here because of the fans. Thank you for allowing me to have a great game in Paris."

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"Hayata, congratulations!" The dignity of the loser shown by Shin Yu-bin who missed the 銅

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