Lin Xiaojun (Im Hyojun) was moved by his earnestness. "He showed determined eyes and determination."→ I can feel your affection" [Milan Olympics]

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China's response to Lin Xiaojun (30, Korean name Lim Hyojun) of China's national short track team is hot. China seems to have been moved by the fact that it expressed regret with a desperate expression despite missing from the mixed 2000m relay event.

China's short track mixed relay team suffered no medal by finishing fourth in the final of the mixed 2000m relay at the 2026 Milan-Cortina D'Ampezzo Winter Olympics held at the Milan Ice Skating Arena in Italy on the 10th (Korea time). China won the gold medal in this event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, but unfortunately, it fell to its knees.

On this day, Lin Xiaojun entered the semi-final, but failed to enter the semi-final and final. In the semi-final, he finished second in the group without Lin Xiaojun, but failed to win a medal. China, where Liu Xiaoang and others were deployed instead of Lin Xiaojun, lost their balance due to Sun Long's last-minute cornering mistake in the final round, allowing Canada and Belgium to turn the tables. The gold medal went to Italy.

It was Lin Xiaojun's inability to play in the game that further inflamed Chinese media and social media. Lin Xiaojun, who was watching his teammates' games outside the fence, watched the race with a tight fist and a desperate expression, and could not hide his sincere regret when the team's mistake came out.

Chinese media Sohu Dotcom said of Lin Xiaojun on the 12th, "I saw his determined eyes and determination," adding, "Although I couldn't stand on the ice, I felt his deep affection for the Chinese national team as he craved his team's victory more than anyone else." Chinese fans also said, "I don't understand the decision to put Ace on the bench," but added, "His prayer for the team is already our perfect family."

In an interview with China's state broadcaster (CCTV) ahead of the Olympics, Lin Xiaojun emphasized his loyalty as a naturalized player, saying, "I'm really grateful to China, and I'll pour everything into it." Lim Hyo-joon, who took the Olympic stage for the first time in eight years since the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics at the age of 30, seems to resonate with the Chinese public more than just a sports star.

Sohu Dotcom said, "Lin Xiaojun's skills are still among the best in the world, and his determination is giving positive energy to the entire team." Leaving behind the disappointment of the mixed relay, China is now expecting Lin Xiaojun to avenge his remaining events, including the men's 1,000m and men's relay.

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