Although it was the GB team who were defeated in the final of the Men's Rugby Sevens I couldn't help but cheer as Fiji took gold by defeating them convincingly in the final. It was that country's first ever Olympic medal and it was achieved in a sport that, as a nation, they are mad about.
The final should have been a tight match, both teams had secured a series of very close victories by a handful of points to make it there. So why did it turn into a rout with the victors claiming gold by 43 to 7 points?
Anyone who saw the build up to the match may have some ideas.
The Fijians entered the field like warriors sprinting on with a look of focused aggression in their eyes.
By contrast the UK team walked on, seconds later looking meek and physically far less imposing.
The Fijians had scored an important psychological victory even before the first whistle. When the game started it was in the same style with the Fijians storming to try after try with the GB boys left wondering what had hit them.
We are getting back to the same point from earlier posts Walk Tall and Look Confident; even when in doubt or nervous as I'm sure the Fijians were, make sure your opponent thinks you have 100% self belief.
Cheers
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