Simon Byers, the leading figure in American women’s gymnastics, said in an interview with the media on the 1st that the delay of the Tokyo Olympic Games to 2021 made her face both physical and psychological pressures, at present, efforts are still being made to find suitable training plans.
Xinhua News Agency, New York, April 1st, Simon Byers, the leader of American women’s gymnastics, said in an interview with the media on the 1st that the delay of Tokyo Olympic Games to 2021 made her face double pressure both physically and psychologically, at present, efforts are still being made to find suitable training plans.
“For top athletes, a year means too much (change).” Byers explained, “the impact on our body will be more than a year. Especially for gymnastics, not only legs, feet and arms, we must ensure that the whole body is in good condition.”
In addition to the physical pressure, the 23-year-old gymnastics veteran also encountered a mental challenge. She said frankly: “This year, I planned to compete only for myself, but I didn’t expect too much. Now everyone’s eyes are focused on me again, talking about ‘Can she still do it when she is one year older? ‘, I really feel some pressure.”
“We are trying to find a suitable training plan to help keep ahead mentally and physically. We will improvise and listen to the real state of the body, but there is no definite plan yet.” She added.
In the interview, Byers also revealed that he cried after hearing the news of the delay of the Olympic Games, “I sat there and cried. I don’t know what mood I should be in”.
Despite many tests in the future, Byers still believes that delaying the Olympic Games is a “right decision”. “This is a decision made for the health and safety of everyone in the United States and the world. Although it is difficult, it doesn’t matter.” She said.