In the freestyle skiing men's aerial skills final of the Beijing Winter Olympics on the 16th, 30-year-old Jia Zongyang missed the final round.
After the third runner-up in the Sochi Winter Olympics and the runner-up in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Jia Zongyang, a "veteran of the four dynasties", failed to change the color of the medal to the golden color of his dreams.
Sorry, still sorry.
Jia Zongyang's state of mind at the moment, I am afraid no one can feel the same.
On February 15, the 2022 Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Freestyle Skiing Men's Aerial Skills Qualification Tournament was held at Zhangjiakou Genting Ski Park. Chinese player Jia Zongyang advanced to the final with the second place.
The picture shows Jia Zongyang in the game.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhai Yujia
Taking the time back to Zhangjiakou Genting Ski Park on the evening of the 10th, the Beijing Winter Olympics freestyle skiing aerial skills mixed team final came to an end. The Chinese team consisting of Xu Mengtao, Jia Zongyang and Qi Guangpu won the silver medal with 324.22 points.
The three veterans in their thirties were so close to the gold medal.
During the game, Jia Zongyang, the second player of the Chinese team, made a mistake when he completed the action with a difficulty factor of 4.425.
On February 10, the mixed team final of freestyle skiing aerial skills at the Beijing Winter Olympics came to an end, and the Chinese team won the silver medal with a score of 324.22.
Jia Zongyang, the second player of the Chinese team, made a mistake when he completed the action with a difficulty factor of 4.425.
When he walked to the score waiting area, Xu Mengtao, who was already waiting there, gave a big hug to his teammates.
Jia Zongyang shouted angrily, piercing his heart.
He understands that the dream team gold medal has gone a long way.
When he walked to the score waiting area, Xu Mengtao, who was already waiting there, gave a big hug to his teammates.
Jia Zongyang's tears could not stop falling.
No one chooses to blame.
For this veteran who has persisted for four Winter Olympics for his dream, there is only respect.
On February 11, the award ceremony of the mixed team of freestyle skiing aerial skills in the Winter Olympics was held. In addition to the handsome side of the field, the Chinese "Sky Team" also has a lovely side.
The picture shows the love of Xu Mengtao, Jia Zongyang and Qi Guangpu in three bursts.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhai Yujia
childhood ski dream
In 1991, Jia Zongyang was born in an ordinary family in Fushun, Liaoning Province.
His father was very fond of sports, and Jia Zongyang started gymnastics training at the age of 5.
At the age of 7, Jia Zongyang came to Shenyang Institute of Physical Education for further study.
In 2002, by chance, Jia Zongyang changed to practice freestyle skiing aerial skills.
The first time he stood on the platform, he was only 11 years old.
In the winter six years later, Jia Zongyang won the 2008-2009 National Freestyle Skiing Aerial Skills Championship Men's Regulations Champion.
His hard work is starting to pay off.
At the 24th Winter Universiade, Jia Zongyang won the championship again in the mixed team competition of aerial skills and became the "double champion" of the Winter Games.
On February 10, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Freestyle Skiing Aerial Skills Mixed Team Final was held in Zhangjiakou Division.
The picture shows Chinese team player Jia Zongyang after the game.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
22 steel nails, cast "Iron Man"
In 2010, Jia Zongyang started his Olympic career in Vancouver.
From 6th in men's aerial skills at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, to 3rd in Sochi in 2014, and 2nd in Pyeongchang in 2018.
One step at a time, Jia Zongyang is getting closer and closer to the highest podium in his dreams.
However, behind this, he made unimaginable efforts.
During preparations for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in 2015, Jia Zongyang suffered an accidental injury and comminuted fractures of his tibia in both legs.
3 operations, 22 steel nails were embedded in the legs, the shortest was more than 3 cm and the length was more than 4 cm - injuries, almost ruined Jia Zongyang's career.
But he gritted his teeth.
At the beginning of 2017, Jia Zongyang officially returned to the team for training.
The hardships involved are difficult for others to sympathize with.
With these steel nails, Jia Zongyang won the runner-up of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
For every jump, he has to give more than any other competitor, including courage and determination.
"Iron Man" has become his new synonym.
On February 10, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Freestyle Skiing Aerial Skills Mixed Team Final was held in Zhangjiakou Division.
The picture shows Chinese team player Jia Zongyang in the game.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita
The future is "the sea of stars"
After the game on the evening of the 10th, the music of "The Sea of Stars" sounded on the scene.
Facing the media, Jia Zongyang couldn't help choking and apologizing, describing his mood as "a sea of stars".
"I know that at this time, no one is more sad than Jia Zongyang." Teammates Xu Mengtao and Qi Guangpu kept encouraging the "comrade-in-arms" who fought side by side.
There will be times when the wind and waves break, and the sails will be hung straight to the sea.
Jia Zongyang quickly put away his tears, "Please rest assured, I will adjust my mentality as soon as possible to face the next game."
In the mixed team final of freestyle skiing aerial skills at the Beijing Winter Olympics on February 10, the Chinese team consisting of Xu Mengtao, Qi Guangpu and Jia Zongyang won the silver medal.
The picture shows the Chinese team after the game.
On February 15, in the freestyle skiing men's aerial skills qualifying competition, Jia Zongyang played well and advanced early after the first jump.
However, in the final on the 16th, Jia Zongyang failed to enter the final round with his good brother Qi Guangpu, which became another regret for him.
In the end, Qi Guangpu successfully won the championship with the expectations of his teammates. He said that he did not live up to the strength given by Jia Zongyang.
When he saw Qi Guangpu's dream come true, Jia Zongyang, who had tears in his eyes, smiled.
"Even though I failed, the championship is still ours. I hope everyone will remember this moment of glory, this moment of showing the energy of our team."
The persistence of the four Winter Olympics, more than 20 years of perseverance.
Jia Zongyang, in fact, has already crossed the "sea of stars".
Author: Liu Xingchen and Song Meihui