[Explanation] On the occasion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xiong Ni, a representative of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of the Party Group of the Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau, said in an exclusive interview with China News Agency that the title of the party representative made him feel honorable and cordial.
[Explanation] In the 1990s, "Xiong Ni" was a household name in China.
When he was young, he won 16 world championships and was the "Three Gold Kings" who competed in the Olympic Games 4 times.
In 1997, only 23-year-old Xiong Ni was elected as the representative of the 15th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
After a lapse of 25 years, Xiong Ni once again hung up the party representative card. He has shifted from competitive sports to an administrative position. He is better at talking about the significance of sports to ordinary people and the country from a policy perspective.
[Concurrent] Xiong Ni, representative of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of the Party Group of Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau
I think the two are a mutually reinforcing relationship.
Because everyone knows that there are many sports in competitive sports. Through the TV screen and the media, it can lead everyone well, and it can actually play a leading role in the work of mass sports.
Mass sports, in turn, can feed back competitive sports.
[Explanation] The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China mentioned in the discussion on the power of sports, strengthening youth sports work, and promoting the all-round development of mass sports and competitive sports.
Xiong Ni was deeply touched by this.
[Concurrent] Xiong Ni, representative of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of the Party Group of Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau
In promoting the development of national fitness and accelerating the strengthening of youth sports work, the ultimate goal is to enhance people's physique, have a good and high-spirited fighting spirit, a very sunny and strong physique, and ultimately Let everyone devote themselves to the construction environment of the motherland. In this way, the people's sense of gain and happiness will be stronger.
[Explanation] Over the past 20 years, from the party representative of the athlete's identity to the party representative of the sports management position, in Xiong Ni's own words, the role of sports life has changed, so that he can intuitively feel the Chinese people's concept of "sports concept" has changed. .
[Concurrent] Xiong Ni, representative of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of the Party Group of Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau
In terms of diving, which I have done in the past, getting second place is a failure.
Competitive sports are still so important now, and we also need our players to show their appearance in the international arena and show their competitive ability and level, but this is not the only one.
[Explanation] From representing the country in international competitions to personally experiencing China's hosting of the Olympics and Winter Olympics, over the past 20 years, especially in the past ten years, Xiong Ni has witnessed the change in the mentality of Chinese people participating in the competition, watching the competition and organizing the competition.
[Concurrent] Xiong Ni, representative of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of the Party Group of Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau
Why is it that when it comes to Chinese athletes, in the past, the performance in front of the camera was very restrained, unsmiling, and looked solemn. In fact, in the past (competitive) sports, they carried too much pressure.
Great changes have taken place now, especially in the past 10 years, our mentality is also changing very well.
The audience of our country also cheers for the players from other countries, and also cheers for those players who have encountered some setbacks in the game, or who have some failures. This fully demonstrates our country, In the whole process of social and economic development, it reflects the demeanor of a big country and an inclusive mentality.
[Commentary] Xiong Ni hopes that in the future, Chinese athletes will let the world know more about China, especially competitive sports, through their own efforts.
[Concurrent] Xiong Ni, representative of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and Secretary of the Party Group of Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau
I hope that our athletes, through their own efforts, can spread our cognition and our understanding of the project to the world. I think table tennis has opened up a very good game for us. kind of precedent.
This will help us to better tell Chinese stories, spread the voice of China, and let more people understand our China, especially our competitive sports in China.
[Explanation] From "Diving Prince" to "Secretary Xiong", Xiong Ni said that over the years, he has indeed undergone too many changes, and the only constant is his party membership.
Reporter asked Baokui Kan Feng to report in Beijing
Responsible editor: [Wang Kai]