[Tilu News]The Hangzhou Asian Games kicked off on Saturday. The Hong Kong team delegation set off for Hangzhou from the Hong Kong International Airport this morning (21st). Many relatives and friends of the athletes came to see them off. The “veteran of four dynasties” swimming representative Ou Kaichun said that this is the last Asian Games in his sports career, but he is looking forward to spending time with his teammates. Wushu star Xu De’en revealed that although he has been ill recently, he is fully prepared to focus on the Asian Games.
Before He Shibei (second from left) departed, fans came to see her off at the airport.
The Hong Kong swimming team will compete in many events after the opening of the Asian Games next Sunday (24th). Hong Kong team members including He Shibei, Ou Kai-chun, He Zhentao, Zhang Xinyue, Mak Shiting and other Hong Kong team members were in high spirits before setting off. They competed in the 50-meter breaststroke He Shibei said that although this project is not his main task, he will still aim to break his personal best time.
Ou Kaichunpan cherishes the time spent with his teammates.
Ou Kaichun, who participated in the women’s 4×100 freestyle relay on the same day, admitted that this was the last Asian Games in her sports career. However, she believed that it was a rare opportunity to experience the first Asian Games with her juniors. Although she is a “senior sister” who has participated in the Asian Games four times, she does not think she is leading the younger generations: “I have changed my identity in the team, but I don’t think I am a senior sister, but I will try my best to lead by example. I believe the younger generations will notice us. What these seniors are doing will be regarded as role models.” As for her competition goals, she hopes to enjoy the competition with her teammates: “In the past, I often trained away from home and rarely met with my teammates. This Asian Games, I will cherish getting along with my teammates in the athlete village. time.”
The mother of swimming representative Lin Kaiqiao (centre) saw off her daughter at the airport and said she would go to Hangzhou to cheer her up.
Xu De’en said that although he has been feeling unwell recently, it has not affected his preparations for the Asian Games.
Xu De’en will compete in men’s Tai Chi Sword and Tai Chi next Monday (25th). He admitted that he has been ill recently, but is in good preparation for the competition: “My nose was slightly uncomfortable a few days ago, which made my voice become “cuter and cute” ’, but overall he is in good physical condition and ready to compete at any time.” Xu De’en won the Tai Chi sword gold medal at the World Universiade last month, but he emphasized that he had put the past behind him and focused on the Asian Games: “I left the World Universiade podium and just Put aside the past results and prepare for the Asian Games again. I did feel tired after competing in the Universiade, but I believe that only by getting enough rest can I be in the best condition.”
Women’s epee team member She Zhenyu (right) had her family come to see her off and cheer her on.
The Technical Committee of the Taekwondo Association sent the team off.
Today, a total of eight sports teams set off for Hangzhou, including swimming, boxing, fencing, martial arts, handball, skateboarding, rugby and taekwondo. Many athletes’ families, friends and fans came specially to see them off and express their support.
Pictures and text: Zeng Xiaoying
This article is written by “Sportsroad“Originally published in”[Hangzhou Asian Games]Ou Kaichun cherishes the time spent with teammates and Xu Deen is fully prepared to start again」
2023-09-21 11:01:58
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