You will make it. I trust you the most, many may still doubt you now but we'll flipped them all up. Continue forging your own path as we got your back. Ganbatte Kudasai, Mayu-chan!
Mayu talked abt her perform in Italy :
" When I thought about how few players, there're who can play with confidence, I think I'm good at hitting *highball* and I like it.
I want to become the name of Mayu Ishikawa when people think of Japan."
Love her confidence 🥹🤍
#石川真佑
my gallery is so random. this photo has been there for who knows how long, i don't know where i got it, and i'm not even sure it's mayu.
pero si mayu ba to??😭
the more well-known an athlete becomes, the higher the expectations and unfortunately, the harsher the criticism. people start expecting perfection every match, as if one off day erases years of consistency, hard work, and achievements. +
one match doesn't define an athlete, just as one great match doesn't make them the best overnight. at the end of the day, they're still human. they have good days, bad days, pressure, expectations, and emotions just like everyone else. +
one match doesn't define an athlete, just as one great match doesn't make them the best overnight. at the end of the day, they're still human. they have good days, bad days, pressure, expectations, and emotions just like everyone else.
the vnl didn't end the way we hoped, but the biggest goal is still ahead.
rest, reset, and come back stronger for the asian championship. we'll be cheering for you all the way. 🇯🇵❤️
i still remember koga saying in an interview: "if we keep relying on sarina to do everything, we'll never win. one player can't carry the team from the first point to the last through every set. everyone has to contribute. we can't win unless the whole team plays together."
the semis against brazil was a great example. hayashi had a difficult time against brazil's block, but when wada came in, she gave the team another option and helped change the momentum.
I'm not going to waste my energy arguing with people dragging Mayu. One difficult match doesn't erase everything she's done for Japan or the player she is.
I know she'll bounce back like she always does. I'll keep believing in her, no matter what. Good night.
Yuyu, thank you for all your hard work.
Please rest well and come back stronger. One tournament doesn't define you or everything you've done for Japan. I'll always believe in you.
Bawi kayo sa Asian Championship. Go earn that Olympic qualification. 🇯🇵