[Concurrent] Badminton Olympic champion Zhang Ning
I think great athletes have three aspects, one is indispensable, that is persistence, perseverance, and perseverance.
[Explanation] In the eyes of Zhang Ning, the badminton Olympic champion, the success of his sports career is inseparable from his persistence.
And her persistence not only won her two Olympic champions, but also made her a new member of the World Badminton Hall of Fame.
On June 2, the World Badminton Federation announced at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur that Chinese badminton stars Zhang Ning, Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng were selected into the World Badminton Hall of Fame.
Recently, Zhang Ning said in an exclusive interview with a reporter from China News Agency that he was very proud to be selected into the World Badminton Hall of Fame and shared the glory with his family for the first time.
[Concurrent] Badminton Olympic champion Zhang Ning
In fact, when I heard the news, I was particularly happy and proud.
Because we all knew that this Hall of Fame was selected before, we didn't receive any notice a few times, but this time when I was there, I felt very happy, and I shared this honor with my family the first time.
[Explanation] At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as the "big sister" of the Chinese team at the time, Zhang Ning, who was already over 30 years old, overcame huge pressure at home and defended the gold medal he won at the 2004 Athens Olympics and became the first defending Olympic women's singles champion. player of.
Zhang Ning said frankly that before achieving these excellent results, he had also fallen into a long sports trough.
[Concurrent] Badminton Olympic champion Zhang Ning
(At the time of the trough) It may be more as a sparring partner, the kind of grievances and sadness and some injuries, which many people cannot bear, and the feeling that everyone can’t realize, so I have to bear it silently, but it is because The (championship) goal in my mind has not yet been completed, so I feel like I have to stick to it.
[Explanation] Later, Zhang Ning, who came out of the trough of sports, became an excellent all-around player and won many major events.
In addition to being an athlete, Zhang Ning has also served as the women's singles coach of the Chinese badminton team and has trained many world champions.
In her view, the fine traditions of the Chinese badminton team have been passed on from the time she learned from Chen Yuniang to lead the team after retirement.
[Concurrent] Badminton Olympic champion Zhang Ning
Including my enlightenment teacher Chen Yuniang, these overseas Chinese who returned from Indonesia brought advanced badminton skills to our country. I was also fortunate to be taught by them. Not only did they learn the true meaning of playing basketball, but also learned a lot of the principles of being a person and doing things. .
In fact, the achievements of the Chinese badminton team are the result of the joint efforts of these generations.
[Explanation] Regarding the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, Zhang Ning introduced that the Chinese women's badminton team participating in the Olympics is young and has little experience in the competition. At the same time, their participation plans were disrupted during the epidemic, and they faced no small challenges.
[Concurrent] Badminton Olympic champion Zhang Ning
I hope this group of children will not be afraid, because everyone has their first experience, so when facing this large-scale sports meeting, it is actually more important to train well.
Secondly, avoid some injuries, and more importantly, face the Olympics with a good attitude.
When you enter the Olympic Village, you must arrange everything in your life, daily life and training, and more importantly, face every game with a peaceful mind.
[Explanation] Nowadays, Zhang Ning has become a promoter of youth badminton. She hopes to select young people with potential so that more children can change their lives through badminton.
In addition, she has more time to accompany her daughter, and she can enjoy family life while pursuing sports happiness.
Reporting by reporter Xu Pengpeng and Wang Yu in Beijing
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]