Monnapule Saleng stood at the podium, his heart heavy with disappointment after a challenging match. The atmosphere was thick with tension, and the weight of the coach’s harsh words lingered in the air.
“I’ve always given my all on the field,” Saleng began, his voice trembling slightly. “But today, I felt the sting of embarrassment, not just for myself, but for my teammates and our fans. When the coach publicly criticized me, it cut deeper than any loss. I know he wants the best for the team, but sometimes, those words can feel like daggers.”
He paused, glancing down, struggling to maintain composure. “I’ve faced adversity before, but this was different. The support of my teammates and the fans has always pushed me to improve, but in that moment, I felt isolated, like I had let everyone down. It’s hard to shake off that feeling of shame when you know you could have performed better.”
Saleng continued, his eyes welling with tears. “Football is more than just a game; it’s a passion, a way of life. To feel publicly humiliated by someone I respect is heartbreaking. I want to prove that I can rise from this and learn from my mistakes, but right now, all I can think about is the hurt.”
His voice steadied as he concluded, “I’ll take this as a lesson and work even harder, but I hope that in the future, we can build each other up instead of tearing each other down. I’m grateful for the support from those who believe in me, and I promise to fight for their faith and for my place on this team.”
With that, Saleng left the podium, a mixture of determination and sorrow etched on his face.
