(Beijing Winter Paralympic Games) Winter Paralympic teenager Zhang Mengqiu shares his joy with his parents in a video
China News Service, Hengshui, March 6th (Cui Zhiping, Gao Lei, Lu Zenghui) "I have been practicing for 6 years, and I have been waiting for this moment. I finally succeeded." After the Super Giant Slalom (standing group) competition, the Chinese teenager Zhang Mengqiu, who won the gold medal, returned to his residence to make a video call with his parents to share the joy of victory.
On the same day, at Zhang Mengqiu's parents' home in Jingxian County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province, relatives and friends sat in front of the TV.
When Zhang Mengqiu's competition results came out, her parents could no longer contain their excitement, and tears filled their eyes.
Chinese athlete Zhang Mengqiu won the gold medal with a time of 1:13.54 in the women's alpine skiing women's super giant slalom (stance group) competition at the Beijing Winter Paralympics that ended on the same day, winning the second gold medal in this Winter Paralympic Games. At the same time, it also won the first gold medal for the Chinese team in the alpine skiing event of the Winter Paralympics.
"Her dream is to stand on the top podium of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics!" Zhang Mengqiu's mother, Gao Limin, said excitedly. A dream come true.
Zhang Mengqiu's family celebrates winning the championship.
Photo courtesy of Jingxian County Party Committee Propaganda Department
"It's not easy for a child to train outside these years. Her father and I are both proud of her for winning the championship this time!" Gao Limin said, "I want to see the child as soon as possible, and when the child comes home, I want to give her a big hug. Call all relatives and friends home, cook a delicious meal, and catch the wind for her."
"Mengqiu has been obedient and sensible since she was a child. She has perseverance in everything she does, and doesn't let adults worry. These days I've been waiting in front of the TV for her to come back with a gold medal." Zhang Mengqiu's grandmother Fan Xiulan flipped through the album and looked at the child's childhood. Photo said happily.
Since Zhang Mengqiu won the championship, his father Zhang Haijian's phone has been ringing constantly, and relatives and friends have sent blessings.
"The child has been busy with training in the past few years, and only goes home once a year. She only lives at home for a few days. Since 2016, she has never been at home for the Spring Festival, gathering less and leaving more. Her mother and I comforted her through phone and video. , to encourage her, let her play with peace of mind outside, and win glory for the country." Zhang Haijian knew that behind this achievement was his daughter's countless sweat and hardships.
Previously, Zhang Mengqiu won the silver medal in the women's downhill (standing group) competition in the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
In the next few days, she will also compete in other alpine skiing events at the Winter Paralympics.
Zhang Mengqiu's father, Zhang Haijian, said that he hoped that the child can play the best level in the next competitions and win glory for the country.
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