Chinanews.com, Beijing, January 19th (Reporter Wang Hao) "Thank you to the organizers for inviting Mr. Pang Qing to come, which made me less nervous and more at ease." Tong Jian in front of me and the former are full of passion on the field His appearance was different, and his voice was calm and gentle. These words sparked laughter at the scene.
His former partner and current wife, Pang Qing, sat in the audience and watched him talk about youth figure skating training.
Since working together in 1993, now it is the 30th year, "Pang Qing Tong Jian" has moved from the field to behind the scenes.
The two have undergone a change of roles, but "figure skating" is still an integral part of their lives.
Role
In the 2015 World Figure Skating Championships, Pang Qing and Tong Jian bid farewell to "Waiting for You" and ended his career.
After some outstanding athletes retire, they are faced with the problem of identity conversion.
Tong Jian said that he and Pang Qing did not encounter too many difficulties in this regard.
"Pang Qing and I do professional competitions on the one hand, and on the other hand we do figure skating marketing promotion, and we didn't just relax after leaving the arena," he said.
In the pair skating competition of the 2015 World Figure Skating Championships, Pang Qing/Tong Jian won the bronze medal.
Photo by Shen Hai issued by China News Agency
Soon after retiring, Pang Qing and Tong Jian Ice Art Center was established, and Tong Jian was mainly responsible for the operation.
The two parents are now in their forties, but standing together in casual clothes, their temperament is still outstanding, reminiscent of the pair's appearance on the ice rink.
"We especially hope to help more athletes, such as national team athletes. Can we give him more help in terms of psychology, technology, and methods? Can the young students who are learning skills in the club help him?" In Tong Jian's eyes , The two still think of the old days when they see the game now, but they pay more attention to what they can do for others.
In early January, children from the Pangqing Tongjian International Skating Club performed live at an event at the "Ice Ribbon".
Tong Jian stood on the sidelines and applauded the young students from time to time.
Pang Qing was not far behind him, quietly watching the performance on the ice rink. Now she has worked in the Winter Sports Center of the State Sports General Administration.
Tong Jian.
Photo provided by the interviewee
Pang Qing and Tong Jian who used to be on the sidelines were making intense preparations for the competition, but now, the two want to witness the children grow into as good athletes as they are.
figure skating
They have been partners for 30 years, and the words "Pang Qing Tong Jian" are closely linked together.
Once, "Pang Qing Tong Jian" won glory for the country on the field.
Today, Tong Jian hopes that "Pang Qing Tong Jian" can inspire more people.
"We hope to give strength to more dream chasers. Pang Qing and Tong Jian are the representatives of dream chasers. We hope that through our struggle experience, we can give strength to more young people. Never give up when they encounter difficulties, and strive to Make your dreams come true," he said.
In Pang Qing Tong Jian's career, "Chasing Dreams Without Regrets" is one of the most well-known free skating tracks.
At the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, accompanied by this magnificent music, Pang Qing and Tong Jian won the silver medal.
Picture Pang Qing and Tong Jian.
Photo by Shen Chen issued by China News Agency
After retiring, their "dream" continued in another way.
In addition to the Ice Art Center, the ice rink under the brand of Pang Qing Tongjian now also includes an ice and snow school and a training point for the National Speed Skating Hall.
On the ice rink, what Tong Jianjian skating was no longer figure skating masters from various countries, but children of different heights.
Looking at these children who came to the club to learn to skate, Tong Jian said bluntly that the children now are more "happy" in terms of venues and equipment than when they were young.
"From the perspective of essential needs, it is no longer centered on competition and winning or losing, but is developed around children's mental health and physical health. I think this is a relatively big difference."
future
"Can we spend more time with our children?" This is one of Tong Jian's current concerns.
"We have paid attention to each other's technology and achievements from the beginning to the development of the entire industry. After we have two children, we have not done enough to pay attention to them."
Tong Jian.
Photo provided by the interviewee.
Speaking of the children at home, Tong Jian's smile became more obvious.
He hopes to better allocate his time, pass on his and Pang Qing's understanding of sports and life insights to his children, and accompany them to grow up together.
Besides the future of his family, Tong Jian is also concerned about the future of Chinese pair skating.
At the Beijing Winter Olympics, Sui Wenjing/Han Cong won the gold medal in pair skating, but in the next Winter Olympics cycle, the Chinese team will face a lot of pressure.
"I think from the perspective of project development, there must be ups and downs. The challenge we face is how to build some reserve forces after the Winter Olympics. Short-term adjustments are inevitable for every project. We I just calmly do what I should do well. I think China Ice and Snow will be very strong in the future." Clearly, Tong Jian has confidence in the development of the project.
In addition to competitive events, Tong Jian also deeply felt that in the year after the Beijing Winter Olympics, the society's understanding of sports has changed.
The National Speed Skating Hall carried out themed activities.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
"Sports has changed from winning or losing to a new way of life. It can make children healthy and have a better understanding of the rules. I think through the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the whole Society's understanding of sports is changing." (End)