many years ago a Japanese gymnastics athlete, performed in the Olympics an exercise even with a broken leg, for a matter of honor. He later ,with severe sequels for life, admitted that he regretted this decision for the rest of his life.
It is curious how mangakas repeat the first part of the story over and over again in sports manga and forget the second part of the story. It is only one match and they risk injuries that would leave her not only out of the nationals but also crippled for life... :/