thoughts during olympics

Many people think Chinese athletes are robots, if not drugged. Otherwise it cannot explain how they can accomplish such excellent performances within short period, like at this Olympics. Sometimes Chinese students are unable to escape from this stereotype either, if we could have this honor. Well, I don’t have evidence to fully deny it just as you cannot prove to me either that European students are all studying willingly and freely. But I do believe for those reaching the world top level, their success must contain the personal interest and passion factor. Here is another reason that can also partially explain why Chinese or Asian, can be so determined and self-disciplined to endure extremely harsh training, just like robots. It is that we hate to let people we care about down when representing one group, like class, institute, country to compete. The responsibility to defend group reputation is emphasized a lot in the Asian culture. The expectation from the family, teachers and peers can be endless motivation, sometimes also tremendous pressure meanwhile.