Article: Psychologist hopes to accompany Chinese athletes to compete in 2008

Psychologist hopes to accompany Chinese athletes to compete in 2008

TAI'AN, Shandong Province, China, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Good mental condition will be a decisive factor for the Chinese athletes to make good performance at home in the 2008 Olympics, psychologist Ding Xueqin who has been working with several national sports teams said here on Wednesday.

"It will help a lot if the psychologist can accompany the athletes to compete, providing consultation during their competitions," Ding said.

Shi Zhiyong, the Athens weightlifting champion, said Ding has helped him keep clear-minded for the Games.

"If she can talk to me during the Games, especially after I fail one lift, I will feel much ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!