Xinhua News Agency, Hangzhou, October 8 Title: Sports Commentary: We are willing to use the glory of Hangzhou to accumulate the strength to move forward
Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Chen
201 golds, 111 silvers and 71 bronzes. As the Chinese flower swimming team won the collective event championship at the Hangzhou Asian Games on the 8th, the Chinese sports delegation’s Asian Games transcript was fixed here.
The five-star red flags were rising slowly, and the “March of the Volunteers” echoed in the stadium for a long time. The heroic postures of Chinese athletes competing for gold and silver, the figures who challenge themselves, the hard work amidst the shouts of the audience, the friendship and warmth of solidarity and mutual assistance with athletes from all over Asia, and the moving scenes constitute a splendid “Hangzhou Picture Scroll” . Like the “Big Lotus” blooming on the banks of the Qianjiang River, it has been merged into the long river of Asian Games history forever.
On October 8, the Chinese team won the synchronized swimming team championship.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xia Fangfang
Behind the heavy transcripts shines the light of Chinese sportsmanship and Olympic spirit. On the track and field, the Chinese team won the men’s and women’s 100-meter and 100-meter relay gold medals for the first time, the men’s marathon event achieved a breakthrough, and “China Speed” stood on the top of Asia; in the swimming pool, Chinese athletes cut through the waves, setting the best record in the history of the Asian Games; diving The project is “perfect in every possible way”, and the “Dream Team” continues to write a legend; the gymnastics project gains confidence and creates a new high score for men’s individual all-around… Well-deserved and unexpected surprises coexist, full bloom and key breakthroughs are intertwined, the athletes are watered with sweat, and China The flower of sportsmanship is even more dazzling.
Behind the heavy report card is the high-spirited spirit of Chinese youth in the new era and their struggle to strengthen the country. The Asian Games coincided with the 74th anniversary of the Republic of China, and the five-star red flags flying all over the field reflected the athletes writing patriotic chapters with their youthful passion. A group of rookies debuted on the Asian Games stage, showing maturity beyond their years. After winning the Chinese delegation’s first Asian Games gold medal in the men’s marathon event, He Jie, who crossed the finish line, immediately ran to the national flag on the sidelines and held it high with a smile. It is particularly brilliant; some veterans have returned to the competition for the Asian Games, with great ambitions and great ambitions. He Chao, who came back after four years of retirement and won the gold medal again after nine years, has a calm expression on his face and no fear in his eyes. The appearance of youth is not only the ecstasy after victory, but also the return to the road after a fall. He Bingjiao, who lost the badminton women’s team final, insisted on running outside the venue after losing. She may not have completely gotten over the shadow of the defeat, but she will eventually outrun her former self.
On September 30, the champion Chinese combination Yan Siyu (third from left)/He Chao (third from right) was at the award ceremony.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xue Yuge
Behind the heavy report card, there is an inclusive spirit of Chinese athletes and Asian athletes working hand in hand to promote peace, unity and tolerance through sports. Many Chinese athletes who are younger than the son of the famous Uzbekistan player Chusovitina gave warm applause to “Qiu Ma”; Zhang Yufei and Japanese player Rikako Ikee commiserated with each other and shed tears on the field for their opponents who were fighting the disease. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, athletes from different countries and regions gathered together and felt a strong sense of nostalgia in Hangzhou. In the Asian Games Village, exchanging badges has become a popular way to convey friendship among players. The same Asian Games warms the unity of the same Asia.
On September 29, Chinese player Zhang Yufei (right) and Japanese player Rikako Chie after the game.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Du Yu
Step off the podium and start all over again. “Don’t be arrogant in victory and don’t be discouraged in defeat” has always been the password for Chinese sports to continue to create glory. While not hesitate to offer flowers to every athlete, we must also calmly realize that the Asian Games is just a “high school entrance examination”. Although the results are gratifying, facing the gap, seeing the shortcomings and making up for the shortcomings is also the attitude we should have at this moment.
It should be noted that the Hangzhou Asian Games was postponed for one year, and a group of Asian celebrities were unable to come to compete due to preparations for the Olympics. It should be noted that the performance of a few advantageous projects has not met expectations. Although some projects have overcome the pain of the transition between old and new, their performance is still far behind the world’s first-class level. It needs to be noted that some delegations are rising rapidly, new and powerful opponents are constantly emerging, and many new situations are emerging in Asian sports. In addition, being more adaptable to the climate and venue, and having the enthusiastic support of the audience, these “home field advantages” are not the norm when we participate in international competitions.
What is gratifying is that Chinese sports people are not complacent. When talking about achievements, the leaders of each project all mentioned the need to sum up experience, make up for shortcomings, and set their sights on Paris. Even the gold medal players of the Chinese diving team, who ended up with “perfect” results, generally expressed after the game that “some detailed movements were not done well.” By constantly challenging their limits, breaking through themselves, and striving towards the goal of “faster, higher, stronger – and more united”, the Chinese Army has a promising future.
The Paris Olympics is not far away, and the horn of a new journey has already sounded. I hope the Chinese sports delegation will use the glory of Hangzhou to accumulate the strength to move forward, make persistent efforts in next year’s Olympic “big test”, and deliver a more beautiful answer sheet.
[Editor in charge: Zhu Xutong]
2023-10-08 07:10:59
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