[Explanation] On the evening of February 24, the launching ceremony of the "Olympic Lecture Hall" jointly created by the Olympic Research Center of Harbin Institute of Technology and Hong Foundation was held at Harbin Institute of Technology and officially opened.
As the first gold medalist in speed skating in China's Winter Olympics, Zhang Hong communicated face-to-face with the majority of students and shared the growth path of Olympic champions.
Through vivid pictures, Zhang Hong led the students to relive her unforgettable experience of participating in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and the moment of winning gold, and emotionally narrated from practicing short track speed skating to changing speed skating, and emerging from international competitions From achieving zero gold medals in the Chinese Speed Skating Winter Olympics to being elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee, he talked about his deep understanding of the Olympic spirit and Chinese sportsmanship based on his personal experience.
In the communication and interaction session, Zhang Hong and Lin Shiling, a member of the Digital Interaction and Marketing Communication Committee of the International Olympic Committee, had face-to-face exchanges with the students on how to overcome difficulties and pressure, and how to handle the relationship between studies and hobbies.
When a student suggested how to effectively learn to skate, Zhang Hong also gave professional advice.
[Concurrent] Zhang Hong, member of the International Olympic Committee and researcher at Harbin Institute of Technology
Because our skates are longer than our shoes, all our speed comes from side kicks, not back kicks.
So three points form a line, you can see the (left) nose tip, knees and toes, (right) nose tip, knees and toes, no matter how I move it, including swinging my arms, it’s the same.
[Explanation] At the end of 2022, Zhang Hong accepted the letter of reply from the International Olympic Committee granting Harbin Institute of Technology the qualification to establish an "Olympic Research Center" in Lausanne, Switzerland.
It is understood that over the past 40 years, the International Olympic Committee has established 59 research centers (colleges) in 23 countries around the world.
[Concurrent] Zhang Hong, member of the International Olympic Committee and researcher at Harbin Institute of Technology
Including the torch of the Beijing Winter Olympics behind me, there is technology from Harbin Institute of Technology in it, including all our ice rinks and stadiums, and technology from Harbin Institute of Technology.
How can we reflect that science and technology can help the Winter Olympics and make the Winter Olympics green? I think we will unite several colleges in the later stage to contribute to the Olympics.
[Explanation] As an Olympic education public welfare activity, the "Olympic Lecture Hall" will invite Olympic champions, world champions, Olympic experts, international organization officials and other professionals to serve as honorary lecturers through seminars, speeches, photo exhibitions, souvenir exhibitions, etc. , to impart knowledge of ice and snow sports to the majority of students, tell about the Olympic culture, better promote the integration of sports and education, and promote the work of sports education.
[Concurrent] Zhang Hong, member of the International Olympic Committee and researcher at Harbin Institute of Technology
(Olympics) is not only a comprehensive event, but also a cultural inheritance, a new job opportunity, and a different leadership for our youth. How did China transform from a sports power to a sports power? To convey the culture of the Chinese nation all over the world, I think sports is the best international business card that can enhance our city (image).
[Explanation] Zhang Hong is currently a teacher at Harbin Institute of Technology.
In the future, she will make more efforts and contributions to promote the growth of athletes, the spread of Chinese sports culture and ice and snow culture, and start a new journey on ice in another way.
Wang Ning reports from Harbin, Heilongjiang
Responsible editor: [He Sanli]