KUALA LUMPUR: A young girl's frustrated tantrum after finishing second in a karate event has captured the attention of netizens, showcasing the intense passion young athletes have for competition.
A viral TikTok video posted by @muhammad.bin.muhammad.3 shows the girl glaring defiantly on stage, refusing to wear her second-place medal until gently encouraged by an adult.
Her frustration mounts when asked to stand next to the first-place winner, whom she eyes with intensity before storming off as her teacher attempts to calm her down.
The video's caption perfectly encapsulates her emotions: "When you don't want number two and just want first place. Be patient, kid — try again next year."
The post has garnered over 930,000 views and 19,500 likes, with netizens sharing their amusement at her antics.
User @aisyahsaraam commented, "She's so cute; she must be the second child," while @zana.su6 reflected on her own experiences, saying she "cried for a whole week" after failing a subject.
Many netizens also offered advice for the young athlete.
User @azizahazie3 stressed the importance of teaching children to accept defeat early on, while @_plantifulsoul91 said that experiencing disappointment helped children understand that they would not always get what they want.