心理受伤和运动受伤没有区别，都需要退赛医治！美国体操运动员拜尔斯东京退赛后在巴黎大显风采证明了这一点 （观点）
在2021年夏天，美国体操运动员西蒙·拜尔斯不仅因其非凡的体操技艺而登上新闻头条，还因她顾虑其心理健康而大胆决定退出东京奥运会体操团体赛而成为焦点人物。这一举措在当时的确引起一些争议，但它突显了竞技体育中常被忽视的一个关键问题：即运动员的心理健康。时间快进到2024年，拜尔斯重返奥运会，并在巴黎奥运会上获得了极大成功，拜尔斯的经历证明，如果能准许运动员将个人身心健康放在首位则能让其发挥出更大的成就。
In the summer of 2021, Simone Biles made headlines not just for her extraordinary gymnastic prowess but for her bold decision to step back from the Tokyo Olympic team competitions to prioritize her mental health. This move, while controversial to some, highlighted a critical aspect often overlooked in competitive sports: the importance of mental health. Fast forward to 2024, and Biles has made a triumphant return at the Paris Olympics, demonstrating how giving athletes the space to address their mental and personal health can lead to even greater accomplishments.
在东京奥运会期间，当时24岁的拜尔斯以个人心理健康问题为由退出了团体决赛。作为美国体操队的领队明星和举足轻重的运动员，她的决定在体育界引发了不小的波澜。她的退出决定虽严重影响了美国队的金牌排名，但却得到了美国公众的广泛支持，对她将自身健康置于个人和国家荣耀之上的勇敢之举赞赏有加。拜尔斯的赞助商Athleta也对拜尔斯的决定表示支持，强烈的支持声浪表明大众对优秀运动员的运动生涯的理解也随着时代不断变更，认为顶级运动员必须服从国家，为夺金牌付出一切的时代一去不返。
During the Tokyo Olympics, Biles, then 24 years old, withdrew from the team finals citing personal mental health concerns. As the leading star of the U.S. gymnastics team and a dominant force in the sport, her decision sent shockwaves through the sports community. Her withdrawal impacted Team USA's standings, but it was met with widespread support from the public, who lauded her for having the courage to prioritize her well-being over national glory. Biles' sponsor, Athleta, expressed unwavering support for her decision, underscoring the evolving understanding that being a top athlete also means knowing when to take care of oneself.
拜尔斯退赛而掀起的运动员心理健康风波之意义非浅。它将运动员们常常面临的巨大心理压力以及维护运动员的身心健康必要性提上重要议题。在今天的世界各国，运动员被视为国家荣誉的工具，而为了国家荣誉应牺牲个人健康。在一些专制国家对运动员的身体及心理健康完全不顾，被严苛的训练制度和巨大的夺金压力避之极限，以致造成严重的身体和心理创伤。运动员因未能达到奖牌期望而面临重大反弹，很多人处境险恶。
This moment was pivotal in the discourse around mental health in sports. It highlighted the often unseen pressures athletes face and the necessity for a system that supports their overall well-being. In many parts of the world, athletes are seen as tools for national pride, often at the expense of their personal health. In some authoritarian countries, athletes are pushed to their limits, with little regard for their mental or physical well-being. The grueling training regimes and immense pressure to win gold can lead to severe physical and emotional trauma. Athletes have faced significant backlash for not meeting medal expectations, exemplifying the harsh realities many face.
与之形成鲜明对比的是，拜尔斯的经历展示了允许运动员处理个人健康问题所会带来的巨大益处。在东京退赛后，拜尔斯以焕然一新的活力和韧性重返赛场。在2024年巴黎奥运会上，她不仅参赛且表现出色，赢得了全能体操决赛的金牌，以总分59.131超过了巴西选手丽贝卡·安德拉德，成为她职业生涯中最激烈和最激动人心的比赛之一。在自由体操项目中，拜尔斯的表现令人惊叹。她将泰勒·斯威夫特和碧昂斯的音乐融入到75秒的动作中，展示了体操史上难度最高的翻腾动作，技惊四座。拜尔斯精彩的比赛成绩不仅证明了她的体能技巧超群，更显示出她在恢复心理健康后的坚韧和顽强。美国体操运动员们夺冠后高呼：“我们又重夺得了金牌！”，突显了他们在赢得体育成就的背后伴随的心理上和精神上的胜利。
In stark contrast, Biles’ experience showcased the benefits of an environment that allows athletes the freedom to address their personal health. After stepping back in Tokyo, Biles returned to the sport with renewed vigor and resilience. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she not only competed but excelled, winning gold in the all-around gymnastics finals. Her total score of 59.131 edged out Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, marking one of the closest and most thrilling competitions in her career. In the floor exercise event, Biles' performance was stunning. She incorporated music from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé into her 75-second routine, showcasing the most difficult tumbling moves in the history of gymnastics. This victory was a testament to her physical skill but, more importantly, to her mental fortitude.. "We got redemption!" the American athletes proclaimed, highlighting the emotional and psychological triumph that accompanied their physical achievements.
拜尔斯的勇敢选择为后代树立了榜样，让人们看到运动员真正的强大不仅在于竞技场上的角逐，还在于对自身需求的重视和不懈争取。她在巴黎的辉煌不仅是个人的成功，也是全球体育界的一个新的里程碑，标志着体育机构和整个国际社会对运动员提供全方位支持的必要性以及确保他们拥有照顾个人健康（包括心理健康）的责任感。拜尔斯的经历强有力地提醒人们，体育的真正伟大和卓越源于良好的个人健康，并为运动员提供具有完善个人身心的能力和自由。
Athletes like Biles pave the way for future generations to understand that true strength includes recognizing and addressing personal needs. Her triumph in Paris is not just a personal victory but a landmark moment for sports worldwide. It highlights how essential it is for sports organizations and society to support athletes holistically, ensuring they have the resources and freedom to take care of their personal wellbeing including their mental status. Biles’ story is a powerful reminder that prioritizing well-being leads to resilience, excellence, and true greatness in sports.
