Encouragement flows to Shi Zhiyong after Olympic setback

In the men's 73-kilogram weightlifting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Shi Zhiyong, an athlete from Guilin, participated in his third Olympics. After the competition, Shi shed tears, "I might have been a bit hasty on the first clean and jerk, felt a bit lost on the second attempt, and might have torn an adductor muscle on the third attempt. Shi has been battling a back injury throughout the preparation period, stating that the Olympics have been his spiritual pillar. Around 4 am Beijing time, netizens from all over the country flooded the comments section of Shi's Weibo account with encouraging messages, creating an endless stream of heartwarming replies.