Grace under pressure
Unexpected call up sees super-sub Feng rise to the occasion and help China claim world championships gold
Head coach Zhang Xiaohuan praised Feng's unwavering leadership and perseverance.
"Before the final, during training days, while others rested, Feng was quietly mimicking the routine with her hands, practicing alone tirelessly," Zhang said.
"She never showed her worries or pressure to the coaches or her teammates.
"As a team captain, her dedication is truly admirable.
"With Feng Yu's help, we achieved something that others didn't even dare to imagine," Zhang added.
"Just one day after Yayi's injury, Feng stepped in as a substitute, began training the next day, and by the third day, she was already on the world championships journey.
"On the eighth day, she competed in the preliminaries. It is because of athletes like Feng that the team can overcome difficulties and continue moving forward."
