[Explanation] On April 21, there are more than 60 days before the opening of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu (referred to as "Chengdu Universiade").

In the comprehensive training hall of the Chengdu Institute of Physical Education, dozens of rhythmic gymnastics "little flowers" are completing the team tests of the five items of rope, ball, stick, belt and circle.

Among this group of players, 8 members of the rhythmic gymnastics team of Chengdu Institute of Physical Education will represent the Chinese team in the Chengdu Universiade.

Among these 8 athletes, 6 of them have participated in the National Games.

  [Explanation] The main player Xiao Mingxin is a native of Chengdu. She represented the Sichuan rhythmic gymnastics team and won the team silver medal at the Shaanxi National Games last year.

Xiao Mingxin revealed that compared to the National Games, the complete set of actions they arranged for the Universiade will be more "Chinese style".

  [Concurrent] Xiao Mingxin, a member of the rhythmic gymnastics team of Chengdu Institute of Physical Education

  I think (Universiade) is more of an international (event).

In addition to looking forward to the arrival of the Universiade, I also want to learn about other people's movements abroad.

This year, what we (Universiade) prepared for is to compare Chinese elements.

For the National Games set, the set we used at that time was "The Lion King" (dance music), and the other set was a more unrestrained set.

This year's set may be a little more subtle, because it is the kind of ancient style.

  [Explanation] Art body manipulation is one of the most beautiful athletic events, and it has high requirements on athletes' physiques.

As the Universiade is approaching, the "Little Flowers" still maintain their pursuit of perfect body shape even under high-intensity training.

  [Concurrent] Xiao Mingxin, a member of the rhythmic gymnastics team of Chengdu Institute of Physical Education

  In terms of diet, our teacher is to let us pay more attention to eating that kind of high-protein food.

Because our training volume is also relatively large, if we eat normally, because (for) our weight, it is relatively normal.

Our weight is to look at the weight according to the physical factors of the individual.

If your physique is obese, then our weight requirements may be stricter, and she may eat less.

  [Commentary] Under the arena, the coach of the Sichuan Artistic Gymnastics Team, Ren Shuang, reminded the players loudly from time to time, and recorded their shortcomings in their training with a notebook.

Since rhythmic gymnastics will make major changes to the rules in each Olympic cycle, the overall movement of the team needs to be re-arranged.

As a gold medal coach with more than 10 years of coaching career, Ren Shuang is very aware of the difficulty of preparing for the Universiade this time.

  [Concurrent] Ren Shuang, the coach of Sichuan Rhythmic Gymnastics Team

  Last week, we learned all the rules before they were finalized.

Some of the sets we arranged before have to be revised version by version according to different rules. Once modified, their team members have to adapt once.

So there's really no way, we can only train from eight o'clock in the morning to maybe six, maybe seven, maybe eight.

  [Explanation] It is reported that according to the schedule of the Universiade, the rhythmic gymnastics competition will officially start on June 27, and all 8 gold medals will be produced in three competition days.

Ren Shuang said that although the task is arduous, the team members are still actively adjusting their status and strive to present the most beautiful side to the world audience.

  [Concurrent] Ren Shuang, the coach of Sichuan Rhythmic Gymnastics Team

  Next Tuesday, we're going to go to a national championship game, where we'll go through 9 days of different competitions.

After the game, we will come back and make some corresponding adjustments, including the adjustment of the team's state, and collect a piece of information and feedback from the referees about us.

We may make a slight adjustment to the action above.

If it should be before the Universiade, we will organize two or three more pre-match quizzes, and finally participate in this competition.

  Chen Xuanbin reports from Chengdu

Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]