Fan Kexin, a national short track speed skating team athlete,


fulfills his promise to the country and still has to work hard for the next Winter Olympics

　　Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games

　　Fan Kexin National Short Track Speed ​​Skating Team athlete

　　On April 8, the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games Summary and Commendation Conference was held in the Great Hall of the People. Fan Kexin, the short track speed skating champion of the Beijing Winter Olympics, was awarded the title of "Outstanding Contribution Individual".

In an exclusive interview with a reporter from the Beijing News, Fan Kexin said that winning the gold medal has fulfilled his commitment to the country, and he will continue to help young players grow as an older sister in the new cycle.

　　Fan Kexin's growth experience is quite inspiring, which allows her to better understand the spirit of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

In Fan Kexin's view, if he can truly practice the spirit of the Beijing Winter Olympics, he will definitely become an excellent athlete.

　　Very proud of the moment when the promise to the country was fulfilled

　　10 days before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Fan Kexin accidentally sprained his waist and could only play with support belts and muscle stickers.

Until the end of all competitions, she did not mention this inside story to the outside world.

　　On February 5, Fan Kexin and his teammates won the short track speed skating mixed team relay gold medal.

When she came down from the podium, she shouted to the camera, "We did it!" She said that she had always believed that she could win the gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics, and now she has fulfilled her promise to the country.

"At that moment, I was very proud, very confident, and felt the meaning of perseverance."

　　After winning 1 gold and 1 bronze at the door of his home, Fan Kexin won the gold, silver and bronze medals of the Winter Olympics, and also achieved a grand slam.

　　Having participated in 3 Winter Olympics, Fan Kexin has the deepest understanding of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Fan Kexin bluntly said that not all athletes have the opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games in the motherland. As a Chinese sports person, I am very lucky, and it is an honor to win the Winter Olympics gold medal at my doorstep during the epidemic. "Chinese athletes should really be grateful, A heart of gratitude. Under the epidemic, the country's protection of athletes and people is really something only we Chinese can understand."

　　In Fan Kexin's view, the spirit of the Beijing Winter Olympics is very compatible with the characteristics of athletes. If the spirit of the Beijing Winter Olympics can be practiced, one will surely become an excellent athlete and an excellent person.

　　Wearing medals to family members and making Vlogs for those behind the scenes

　　After joining the national team for 12 years, Fan Kexin has never spent the Spring Festival at home. He only has time to return to his hometown after the short track speed skating event in April every year to take a family photo with his family.

　　During the short vacation after the Beijing Winter Olympics, Fan Kexin gathered with his family, relatives and friends, and the topic of the meeting was always inseparable from the just-concluded Winter Olympics.

"Whenever they praise us (athletes), that moment is really happy. This is the best affirmation and encouragement for athletes." Fan Kexin also took out the Winter Olympic medals for his family to wear, so that they could feel the weight of champions .

　　Every time she is praised, Fan Kexin always thinks that this honor is not for her alone. "On the field, athletes can achieve results, receive awards, and play the national anthem. But behind an outstanding athlete, there are too many people. Giving silently. I've been saying thanks, gratitude, including them."

　　After the Beijing Winter Olympics, Fan Kexin took a selfie and edited several Vlogs, introducing every staff member who escorted China's short track.

Fan Kexin said that the athletes have goals, but the staff and security personnel who serve them only serve silently, and there will be no other awards for them. "They should be known by more people."

　　As long as the country needs me, I will definitely stand on the field

　　Entering the national team at the age of 16, Fan Kexin has grown from a small player to a big sister.

In the team, the young players have a close relationship with her.

Sometimes if there is a problem in training, the team members will go to Fan Kexin first, and then communicate with the coach together.

Fan Kexin said that when he first entered the national team, he also received care and help from his predecessors. Now, as the eldest sister in the team, he hopes to help young people solve problems and avoid detours.

　　In the Beijing Winter Olympics, Fan Kexin brought Qu Chunyu and Han Yutong Mesozoic and Zhang Yuting and Zhang Chutong to the competition.

As a past person, Fan Kexin is very aware of how important an Olympic medal is to young players, and how hard it is.

"They all cried, and I told them that this is just the beginning, and everyone will work together in the next Winter Olympics."

　　After winning the bronze medal in the women's 3000m relay, Fan Kexin knelt down and kissed, which was interpreted as possibly saying goodbye to the arena.

But 28-year-old Fan Kexin still wants to continue, she still has this spirit and motivation.

"As long as I can still skate, as long as the country still needs me, I will definitely continue to stand on the field, no matter what my status is." Fan Kexin said that even if she retires in the future, she will spend her life with short track speed skating and sports. Also inseparable.

　　As long as I can slide, as long as the country needs me, I will continue to stand on the field, in whatever capacity.

——Fan Kexin

　　Sun Haiguang, chief reporter of the Beijing News