Liu Shaolin: In the short track speed skating 500 meters event, Wu Dajing is the strongest opponent

Beijing, February 4 (Xinhua) -- As the event in which the Chinese sports delegation has won the largest number of gold medals in the previous Winter Olympic Games, short-track speed skating has always attracted the attention of the Chinese people. In the short-track speed skating arena, which is often "the difference between the blades to decide the winner", it is rare for the brothers to fight hand in hand.

Chinese brothers Liu Shaolin and Liu Shaoang are Hungarian short-track speed skaters. Their father was Chinese and their mother was Hungarian.

In the men's 5,000m relay final for short track speed skating at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the two brothers worked together to help Hungary win the championship, the first gold medal in the history of the Hungarian Winter Olympics.

Recently, the "Dialogue" column of China-Singapore Sports invited Liu Shaolin and Liu Shaoang to carry out dialogue, and in the interview, Liu Shaolin and Liu Shaoang switched fluently between English and Chinese with a strong Northeastern accent.

They believe that training in China has helped them a lot, and for them, who are half Chinese, participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics has a special significance, hoping that the Hungarian team can defend the title in the 5,000-meter relay event and will also strive to win medals in individual events.

The reporter asked: "You have known Chinese players for a long time, including Wu Dajing and Han Tianyu, what is your impression of them?" What is the private way for top players from South Korea and other European countries to get along? “

Liu Shaolin replied: "We trained in China when we were young, we knew Wu Dajing and Han Tianyu, and we basically knew the current Chinese team members. We all grew up almost together and we were very good friends. Previously, when the short track speed skating World Cup was played in Hungary, the Chinese team came to the venue in advance, and we also trained together. This is the charm of sports, above the field is the opponent, off the field is the friend.

During the game, everyone will focus on preparing. In the offseason, we will contact European players and will also meet together. If you're going to Asia or the Americas, you'll contact other players and ask them about their local specialties. When we come to China, we are familiar with some attractions and will also contact friends to play together. ”

Liu Shaoang said: "In fact, there are many friends who are not skating now, but we will still contact us every time we go to Beijing or Shanghai. If we have time before the game, we enjoy spending time with our friends in China. If conditions permit, we will also train with Chinese players. ”

The reporter asked: "The Beijing Winter Olympics are getting closer and closer, what is your current state, and what are your goals?" What is the world of short track speed skating like today? ”

Liu Shaolin replied: "At present, the training is going very smoothly, and we are actively preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics and trying to do our best." At the Beijing Winter Olympics, we hope that the Hungarian team can defend its glory and defend its title in the 5,000-meter relay event, and at the same time, we will strive to win medals in individual events.

In the short-distance 500-meter event, Wu Dajing is undoubtedly the strongest opponent. If you can compete in the same game at that time, I believe it will be a wonderful game for everyone. For long-distance events, South Korean athletes are very competitive, and Chinese athletes Ren Ziwei and An Kai are also quite strong. Hopefully we can create a threat to them and present a good game. ”

Liu Shaoang said: "We have received good training in the past period and are looking forward to the arrival of the Beijing Winter Olympics. In fact, in the 2000 meters mixed relay and the men's 5000 meters relay, the competitors are also very strong. So when we get on the track, we have to do our best. ”

(China News Network)