The Chinese gymnastics team is the king's division of the Chinese sports team. When it comes to Chinese gymnastics, people are likely to think of Li Ning for the first time. In fact, not only Li Ning, in the history of Chinese gymnastics, there have been many excellent athletes, such as the protagonist of our article - Shang Chunsong.
Shang Chunsong was born in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, to farmer parents. In 2003, his parents sent Shang Chunsong to Yongshun County, Hunan Province, to learn gymnastics, which also became a turning point in Shang Chunsong's fate.
Shang Chunsong soon showed his talent in gymnastics, born in the cold door, Shang Chunsong has an extremely tough personality, can bear hardships and is willing to work hard, Shang Chunsong soon stood out from his peers.
Entering the provincial team at the age of 10 and entering the national team at the age of 14, every step on the gymnastics road of Shang Chunsong has been very solid. In September 2013, Shang Chunsong won three gold medals in women's all-around, uneven bars and free gymnastics at the National Games.
As far as the gymnastics career is concerned, Shang Chunsong's achievements in China are obvious to all. But the performance on the world stage is not ideal. At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Shang Chunsong won the 4th place in women's individual gymnastics and the 5th place in women's uneven bars.
In 2017, Shang Chunsong made a serious mistake in the women's free gymnastics final of the National Games, and finally ended his gymnastics career with the 8th place in the final.
As we all know, gymnastics sports pay great attention to the flexibility and balance of the body. It is said that in order to ensure his competitive state, Shang Chunsong did not hesitate to inhibit his physical development. Today, Shang Chunsong is 23 years old, but his height is still less than 1.5 meters, which is very conspicuous in the crowd.
Shang Chunsong once served as the captain of the Chinese gymnastics team, she was fearless on the field, outside the arena, she sent all the prize money she participated in the competition, sent home, bought a car for her disabled brother, and Shang Chunsong, who has simple character and kindness, is really impeccable.
Today, Shang Chunsong is studying physical education at Central China Normal University. As an athlete, Shang Chunsong has given his all, and now he has opened a new chapter in his life in another identity, come on, bless Shang Chunsong, you are the best!