Source: Xinhua Net
In the Men's U-Shaped Track Skills Qualification Tournament for Snowboarding at the Beijing Winter Olympics on February 9, 21-year-old China's Gao Hongbo scored only 15 points in the first round, ranking at the bottom, but he smiled happier than the first place in the live camera. It turned out that Gao Hongbo unfortunately fell in training before the competition, resulting in a broken ankle, but he did not want to give up the opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games at the "doorstep", so he endured the pain and went on the field, using some relatively simple actions to pay tribute to his first Olympic journey, and also showed his tenacious willpower to the world.
Gao Hongbo showed a bright smile after the game.
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Gao Hongbo is an athlete in the Winter Sports Management Center of Sichuan Sports Vocational College, in the list previously released, he also participated in the Beijing Winter Olympics as a "test skater", the main task is to test skate in accordance with the requirements of the official competition, and make effective feedback on the softness and hardness of the track, so that the technical staff can adjust the track in time.
In addition to his status as a "test skater", Gao Hongbo is also a substitute for the men's U-shaped track skills of the snowboard, and only promoted to become a full-fledged member of the team shortly before the start of the competition. "When I first got the notice, I thought it was incredible, just the day before I was a substitute, and the sudden change made me very excited." Gao Hongbo said that participating in the Winter Olympics has always been his dream, even if he is injured, he still wants to stand on the field and not let his first winter Olympic trip leave regrets.
Ankle fracture still with injuries The Olympic spirit touched netizens
For athletes who aspire to the Olympics, getting injured before a competition is a very frustrating thing. During a training session before the game, Gao Hongbo fell heavily in the U-shaped field, and the picture was shocking. But at the moment he was injured, the first thought that popped into his head wasn't pain, but "Can I still play in the Winter Olympics?" Gao Hongbo said: "When I was waiting for the notice at the hospital, I was very nervous, and I was very broken after learning that I had broken my bones. After communicating with doctors and coaches, the young player chose to bring injuries to the field, and his spirit of participation also won the applause of the audience.
Infographic: Gao Hongbo in the game.
After the game, Gao Hongbo showed a bright smile in front of the live camera. Obviously, he was happy with his performance. The live commentator also commented on him: although he was injured, he still stood on the field of the Winter Olympics; although the action he took out today was relatively simple, he let the world see him.
Gao Hongbo's performance in the Olympic arena has also touched many people, and some netizens have left messages on social platforms: "The perfect embodiment of the Olympic sportsmanship." Great lads! The next 4 years of the Winter Olympics must be a time for you to bloom. Come on, teenager. ”
The Beijing Winter Olympics have achieved a lot of gains in the future and will continue to work hard
Although he failed to show his best level of competition on the beijing Winter Olympics, Gao Hongbo said that being able to train and compete with so many world-class players is already a harvest for himself. "I will learn from them to improve myself, to catch up with the world's top players, and to strive to be able to compete for gold and silver on more fields." Gao Hongbo said.
At present, Gao Hongbo is preparing for surgical treatment, and he said that he will actively face rehabilitation training and strive to return to the training ground as soon as possible to prepare for the next National Winter Games and the Winter Olympics in 4 years. "I believe I will be back on the field and show everyone my true strength." Gao Hongbo said. (Source: XinhuaNet)