Meet You丨Wang Lei: "Basketball Boy" in the Mountains "Basketball Dream" carried by hoops and wooden boards
What can an iron ring, two pieces of wood, and three planks be combined together?
In Xihaigu, Ningxia, these can carry a child's dream.
This is how the dream of 14-year-old Wang Lei started.
The backboard and basket composed of a wire circle, two pieces of wood and three boards almost "contracted" Wang Lei's childhood game time.
So, how is Wang Lei doing now?
What stories does he have in the process of chasing his dreams?
Let's walk into "Meet You" together.
Wang Lei, who is running on the court, is currently studying at Yuanhe Middle School in Xiji County.
A few years ago, when he was still in elementary school, he had attracted the attention of many netizens on the short video platform because of several videos of playing basketball.
In the video, Wang Lei is not tall, but he dribbles skillfully, shoots well, and looks confident and calm.
He has been interested in basketball since he was 6 years old.
Wang Lei's father, Wang Yadong:
This is the basket he made himself when he was six years old when he learned to play basketball. The handle of the basket has been destroyed three times, and he repairs it once. He also takes this basket with him at any time. , Wherever you go, put it on a tree branch and shoot basketball by yourself.
As long as he steps on the basketball court, whether he is competing with peers or adults, Wang Lei can advance and retreat freely, with ease.
And as long as a dozen, basically three hours.
Wang Lei:
There is a teacher behind the house in our hometown. He used to be a physical education teacher, and then he gave me basketball, and I played it.
When I was a little older, he asked me to go to the basketball court and throw my hands up, and then I gradually fell in love with basketball, and I could continue to practice basketball day by day. No matter it was snowing or raining, I would Go to the basketball court and play basketball.
Wang Lei's hometown is in Sancha Village, Wangmin Township, Xiji County. Starting from the county seat, he climbed several mountains and turned several bends before arriving.
Just the day before the interview, there had just been a heavy snowfall here, and the mountain road was steep and slippery, making it even more difficult to walk. As soon as I got out of the car, I saw several people clearing the thick snow in the basketball court next to the courtyard of my hometown.
Wang Lei's grandfather, Wang Hulin:
I knew he was coming, but there was no court, so I swept a court for him and asked him to play basketball. He loves to play, and he would hold a ball all day without rest.
Sports can always arouse the sunshine on the face of teenagers
Xiji County is located in the Xihaigu area.
As Xihaigu bid farewell to absolute poverty, the appearance here has also undergone earth-shaking changes.
In recent years, the sports industry in Xiji County has developed rapidly, especially basketball, which has set off an upsurge in the local area.
Sancha Village, where Wang Lei's hometown is located, also participated in the Xiji County Farmers' Basketball Competition for six consecutive times, and the best result was the fourth place in the county.
In this wave of sports, Wang Lei's hobbies also have room to display.
Regardless of his young age, he is already a well-known "basketball boy" in the local area.
Wang Lei's father, Wang Yadong, was a basketball-specialized student when he was a student. Because of the limited conditions at the time, he did not engage in basketball-related occupations.
Wang Yadong is very pleased to see that his expertise has been extended to his son.
Wang Lei's father, Wang Yadong:
I taught him how to play basketball, and he learned it very well. I felt that he was a material for playing basketball.
In order to keep the children's love for basketball, Wang Yadong devoted a lot of effort.
I usually buy a pair of shoes for tens of dollars, but I never feel distressed after spending hundreds of dollars to buy a pair of basketball shoes for my son.
During holidays, Wang Yadong will practice with his son.
Wang Lei's father, Wang Yadong:
When I played against them, I played center and he played guard. I think he played very well.
Basketball carries the dream and strives forward to pursue the dream
Today, Wang Lei's "ball skills" are constantly improving, and his "earth rebound" at home has also "retired".
As time went by, Wang Yadong found that he could no longer keep up with his son, and Wang Lei could always easily score in the confrontation between the two. Later he found out that Wang Lei would learn some basketball through online videos whenever he had time after school. Star's foot movement and shooting action.
Wang Lei:
I especially like Yao Ming, because he won’t leave the field even if he is injured, because his fighting spirit has infected me. I hope to become a professional athlete like him in the future to win glory for the country.
Wang Lei's game skills have improved by leaps and bounds, and he has gradually gained some fame.
Three years ago, someone posted a video of him playing a game with adults on social media, which made him a small Internet celebrity.
Wang Lei started spending more time on the basketball court, which also raised concerns among his parents.
Not long after Wang Lei and his parents had a disagreement about basketball practice, his friends on the basketball court suddenly found that Wang Lei became a little depressed. The basketball that once brought him joy seemed to lose its appeal overnight.
Wang Lei:
Because my stature grows relatively slowly, and is lower than other children of the same age, I think playing basketball should have a suitable stature, and then I can compete with it on the court. My stature is a bit slow, and sometimes I don’t want to play. up.
Wang Lei's father, Wang Yadong:
Wang Lei is short, and he yelled every day that I should take him to the hospital for examination. At that time, I was also very hesitant. With such a small child, should he continue to play basketball?
I was also very hesitant.
Just when Wang Lei and his family were lost, an unexpected turning point came.
In 2021, Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, went to Yinchuan, Ningxia to participate in an event. Since he had seen some reports about Wang Lei before, he felt that this child was very special, so he met Wang Lei specifically.
Wang Lei:
He asked me to think about my own goals. I told Yao Ming that if I wanted to become a real basketball player, Yao Ming told me, okay, keep going.
Then in life I am very firm in my goals.
In addition to gaining spiritual encouragement, Wang Lei also got a signed basketball, which made Wang Lei very excited.
Back on the familiar basketball court, Wang Lei also slowly learned a lot of new principles from basketball, making himself more mature.
Wang Lei:
I learned to share the possession of the ball in basketball, and I also shared it with my sister at home. For example, when my mother and father bought some good things, we would share them.
Then when I am studying in school, I will also teach my classmates the questions I know and help each other.
In a few months, 14-year-old Wang Lei will usher in the senior high school entrance examination.
Right now, he is speeding up his review and moving forward step by step to realize his dream.
Wang Lei:
My goal is to play basketball well, get into a good university, play in college, and even play professionally on a higher stage.
No matter how difficult it will be in the future, I will continue to play, because basketball is my eternal dream.
Anchor Comments: The goal is to have the courage not to forget the ordinary original intention, come on, young man!
Wang Lei's dream is very clear. He is admitted to university and continues to play basketball, hoping that he can enter the professional basketball arena.
His dream is also very firm. From his childhood interest to his hard work and love in his 14-year-old youth, basketball is the goal he has been chasing. It has never changed and will continue.
Although there were troubles and trials on the way of growing up, he always went all out and bravely moved forward with his father's encouragement and support.
The enthusiasm in his heart ignites the continuous motivation for him to work hard for basketball and dreams, and this will also become the most precious memory in his youth.
We wish Wang Lei can continue to surpass himself and get on the field he expects as soon as possible.
I also wish children who have dreams to pursue their dreams with joy and get fulfilled and happy on the way of climbing.
(CCTV news client)