Wu Dajing on elimination and retirement

The key reason behind his retirement was the transition from short-track speed skating to long-track speed skating, a shift that fundamentally changed his competitive prospects. “As long as you haven’t been eliminated, you’ll always feel that you still have it in you. In the past, my understanding of ‘elimination’ was limited to the competition itself—once you’re out, you simply miss that race. This time, being ‘eliminated’ could mean that there is no longer any opportunity in this sport as a profession,” said Wu Dajing.