[Tilu News]The 2023 Hong Kong Swimming Coaches Association Annual Awards Ceremony was held today (6th) at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. “Female Flying Fish” He Shibei (Siobhan) won the “Best Female Swimmer Award” in a popular appearance. Having repeatedly reached new heights, she mentioned that there are still 7 months left before the Olympics, and she does not want to put too much pressure on herself at this stage. She also said that she wants to face everything with a normal mind in 2024.
Siobhan continued to win numerous awards last year, highlighted by the silver medal in the 100m at the Changchi World Championships and 2 golds, 3 silvers and 1 bronze at the Asian Games. In addition to her 6 golds, 2 silvers and 1 bronze at the Swimming World Cup, she once again won the “Best Female Swimmer Award”. Siobhan thanked the Coaches Association and Swimming Association on stage for their support in the past year, which helped her continue to compete for multiple competition awards. She also commented that last year was good, “After so many competitions, I have no idea about the current status and areas for improvement. We all have a better concept, and we will adjust the details in the next few months to prepare for the Olympics in the best condition.”
Siobhan will compete in the Changchi World Championships in Qatar next month, and through various competitions in Europe and the United States in the first half of the year, he hopes to adjust his mood and compete in the competition as soon as possible. Siobhan, who currently holds five Olympic tickets, also said that she pays less attention to outside comments about her now. She believes that the only thing she can do is to continue to work hard, but she does not want to put too much pressure on herself in the first half of the year. “My biggest wish this year is Face everything with a normal heart. Although there were many exciting things last year, it is not good if you feel too erratic. Even if you face it with a normal heart, you can spend the year happily.”
Asian Games men’s 50-meter silver medalist He Zhentao was awarded the “Best Male Swimmer Award”, but was unable to receive the award in person because he was currently training in the United States.
Mak Shiting (middle)
As for the men’s 200m world youth champion Mai Shiting (Adam), he was awarded the “Most Improved Male Swimmer Award”. In November, he won two silver medals at the National Student (Youth) Games by breaking 100 and 200 meters. Last month He also won the 200 frog silver medal at the national championships, second only to world champion Qin Haiyang. Adam’s current record of 200m is 1.61 seconds away from the Olympic A standard (2:09.68). He revealed that he may try to hit new results in local competitions this year and strive to enter the Olympic stage. “We are confident but don’t dare to hold too high.” There is a lot of pressure, and I am still only 17 years old. I may slowly improve and have a chance to go to the Olympics.”
Zhang Xinyue (middle)
In addition, the “Most Improved Female Swimmer Award” went to Zhang Xinyue. She swam the 200 back Olympic standard in 2 minutes, 10.35 seconds last year, and completed the 200 back final in fifth place in her first Asian Games. She believes that the key to progress is to maintain a positive attitude, and hopes to be better prepared for the Olympics this year, including the first World Championships in Changchi next month as a trial. Although Zhang Xinyue takes 200 backs as her main event, she hopes to have the opportunity to break the 100 back Hong Kong record held by the leader Ou Kai-chun in the future. “Of course I hope to break it, but at this stage I will not force myself. All is to break the PB Lord.”
“2023 Hong Kong Swimming Coaches Association Annual Awards Ceremony” Winners List
Best Coach: Fu Yanhao
Coach Harry Wright Memorial Award: Cui Weijun
Best Age-specific Coach Award: Chen Yanyan, Cai Xiaohui, Lei Qian
Best Swimmer: He Zhentao (male), He Shibei (female)
Most Improved Swimmer Award: Mai Shiting (male), Zhang Xinyue (female)
Best Rookie Award: Liu Jianxi (male), Mo Siqi (female)
Sportsmanship Award: Zheng Lishan
Pictures and text: Li Zizheng
This article is written by “Sportsroad“Originally published in”[Swimming]He Shibei won the best female swimmer award and looks forward to meeting the challenges with a normal mind in the new year」
2024-01-06 07:54:45
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