Wang Xindi's absence when Xu Mengtao won

On the day of Xu Mengtao’s final, Wang Xindi did not watch the competition in person because, according to the schedule, his own event was set for the following day. In the talk with the Olympic champion couple, Wang Xindi explained: “I was at the venue throughout the qualification rounds. On the day of the final, I tried to stay rational. At the time, I didn’t know the schedule would be delayed—I just wanted to conserve my energy as planned. By the afternoon, though, I really couldn’t hold back anymore and desperately wanted to go to the venue to witness that moment. Later, on the way to the team bus, I saw a large screen in the athletes’ village, so I stayed there and watched the entire final.”