(Beijing Winter Paralympics) Zheng Peng won the fourth gold of the Chinese team: "make up for the regret in Pyeongchang four years ago"
China News Service, Zhangjiakou, March 6 (Reporter Li Xiaowei) In the men's long-distance cross-country skiing (sitting group) competition at the Beijing Winter Paralympics held on the 6th, Chinese athlete Zheng Peng won the championship for the Chinese sports delegation. Fourth gold in the Paralympic Games.
In an interview with the media after the game, Zheng Peng said that winning the championship made up for his regret at the PyeongChang Winter Paralympics four years ago.
At the PyeongChang Winter Paralympics four years ago, Zheng Peng won the fourth place in the men's 15km cross-country skiing race.
In Zheng Peng's view, the biggest improvement in the past four years is that his mentality has been adjusted better. "Whether you win or lose, you can maintain a good mentality anyway."
During the long-term preparations for the Winter Paralympics, Zheng Peng also had a difficult time.
He said there was a time in between when he didn't feel like his training level was improving, and at that time he might be a little anxious.
"I'm still glad that I persevered, so I feel that the adjustment of my mentality is very helpful."
Zheng Peng said that what he most wanted to do after the game was to take a photo with the coach.
His coach was also an athlete before, and getting on the podium is also a coach's wish. "This time, we have realized a dream together."
Chinese athlete Mao Zhongwu won the silver medal and Du Tian won the fourth place in the men's long-distance cross-country skiing (standing group) competition at the Beijing Winter Paralympics on the same day.
Talking about the good results achieved by the Chinese players, Zheng Peng said that they competed with each other, made progress and supported each other. The relationship between teammates is very good, so they have greatly improved each other.
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