Chinanews.com, Beijing, March 8th, title: Zhang Yufei: Schools need more "championship physical education classes"

　　Reporter Bian Liqun

　　"I was a little nervous when I first came here, but I was more excited. When I entered the Great Hall of the People for a meeting, I felt that I had more responsibilities and responsibilities." As a young "post-95" National People's Congress representative, Olympic champion Zhang Yufei told reporters with emotion .

　　During the busy performance interval, Zhang Yufei was interviewed by a reporter from Chinanews.com. She expressed that she hopes to unblock the channel for outstanding retired athletes and coaches to enter the school to engage in physical education, stimulate children's interest in participating in sports, and impart some professional knowledge at the same time.

National People's Congress representative and Olympic champion Zhang Yufei.

Photo provided by the interviewee

Don't forget to train during the meeting

　　Zhang Yufei, who was born in 1998, has already transformed from a "little fish" to a "queen", and has "checked in" the champions of the Olympic Games, Asian Games, National Games and other competitions.

　　There is still more than half a year before the Hangzhou Asian Games, and Zhang Yufei is in the midst of intense preparations.

In addition to participating in the meeting, Zhang Yufei also took care of basic training. She revealed that she would go to the hotel's gym and swimming pool for training at night when it was relatively less busy, in order to maintain strength and sense of water.

Data map: Zhang Yufei in the Tokyo Olympics.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Tomita

　　Since it was the first time to attend the meeting as a representative of the National People's Congress, Zhang Yufei admitted that she was a little nervous, but more excited.

"I can't come here without the support and trust of the country and the people. When I entered the Great Hall of the People for a meeting, I felt that my responsibility and responsibility were even heavier."

　　Before coming to Beijing to participate in the meeting, in addition to preparing the proposal, Zhang Yufei also consulted with the seniors who had served as representatives in the team, and brought a sense of ceremony to the Chinese sports delegation for the Tokyo Olympics. Formal wear.

National People's Congress representative and Olympic champion Zhang Yufei.

Photo provided by the interviewee

Wish there were more 'championship gym classes' on campus

　　The focus of Zhang Yufei's performance this time is on the development of the "championship physical education class". She revealed to a reporter from Chinanews.com that this idea originated from the "14th Five-Year" Sports Development Plan issued by the State Sports General Administration, which clearly mentioned , Unblock the channels for outstanding retired athletes and coaches to enter the school to engage in physical education and training.

However, she found through daily research that the implementation and implementation of this requirement is not very satisfactory.

　　Zhang Yufei's idea of ​​launching a "championship physical education class" also originated from her family and friends.

"My mother is a physical education teacher with 28 years of teaching experience. My younger sister is now a third-year junior high school student and is about to take the senior high school entrance examination. Many of my classmates have passed the teacher qualification certificate and entered primary and secondary schools. Netizens are also very happy. Concerned about physical education in primary and secondary schools. Due to multiple factors, we proposed this initiative again.”

Data map: Children playing sports on campus.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhai Yujia

　　"In our Jiangsu delegation, many representatives think this proposal is very good and hope it can be implemented. After all, young people are the future of the motherland. I hope young people can have a good body, so that they will have better energy to study. In the future Do something for the motherland." Zhang Yufei said.

　　Talking about how to carry out the "championship physical education class", Zhang Yufei said: "(This work) is not based on allowing more young people to engage in swimming professionally, but hopes that some retired outstanding athletes will enter the campus to communicate with the children and make friends. , to stimulate their interest in sports, rather than simply taking classes. On this basis, by the way, teach children some more professional and less prone to injury methods. Because I also noticed that there are many so-called physical education courses on the Internet , In fact, it is not systematic and authoritative enough.”

Data map: Zhang Yufei showed off her four medals at the Tokyo Olympics.

At the Tokyo Olympics, Zhang Yufei swam 12 shots and won 2 gold and 2 silver. She is a well-deserved "model worker".

Photo by China News Agency reporter Du Yang

Aim for Asian Games MVP

　　2023 is a very important year for Zhang Yufei. Both the World Swimming Championships and the Asian Games will be held this year.

In this regard, Zhang Yufei made a lot of targeted preparations.

　　"My 2023 will be all about the World Championships and the Asian Games. The Asian Games will have more events, about 6 or 7, so the focus will still be on the Asian Games." Zhang Yufei said.

　　She has a lot of expectations for the Hangzhou Asian Games, where she will play at home in half a year.

Zhang Yufei revealed to a reporter from Chinanews.com that her biggest goal is to win the MVP (Most Valuable Athlete) of the Asian Games.

　　In addition, she is also looking forward to winning a world record of her own, completing the grand slam, and collecting the last ring of the 200-meter butterfly grand slam.

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