#Fushun Headlines #Winter Olympics Referee Peak: Realize the Dream of the Winter Olympics and be a better version of yourself
Since its opening, the Beijing Winter Olympics have attracted worldwide attention. The smooth elements on and off the field are also of our attention. Gao Feng from the Municipal Housing Provident Fund Management Center is a member of the Alpine Skiing NTO for the Winter Olympics. NTO is the abbreviation of the National Technical Official of the Winter Olympic Games, which is a general term for the technical representatives, competition officials, referees, and measurement officials of the Event. Yesterday, the reporter contacted the peak that was busy in the Zhangjiakou competition area and listened to him share bits and pieces with the Winter Olympics.
Hobbies: Embark on the road of ice and snow sports
When the northern country was frozen, Fushun's mother river, The Hunhe River, became a winter "playground" for children. Perhaps because of his great love of sports, the peak of his childhood showed his athletic talent, especially for ice and snow sports. 20 years ago, when He was a young man, he began to be dissatisfied with exercising on the ice surface of the Hun River. At the invitation of friends, he began to dabble in alpine skiing, often skiing in Shenyang, Jilin and other ski resorts. "It started out as 'tourist' skiing." He said that with the improvement of technology, he gradually began to participate in some amateur competitions and got good places in competitions.
Strive to be selected for the Winter Olympics referee database
Because of his love of alpine skiing, Gao Feng's circle of friends has gathered many excellent professional skiers and coaches. With the continuous expansion of the circle of friends, his vision is also expanding. Five years ago, he took a step closer to his "Olympic dream" and received an invitation to train the NTO of the International Snow Federation. During these 5 years, the International Snow Federation organized a centralized training every year, and at the end of each session, he had to take an English speaking test and a written test, so in these 5 years, he overcame all the difficulties in his work life and worked hard not only to learn professional knowledge, but also to learn English. "I was 40 years old 5 years ago, and although I have some english foundation, NTO training is taught entirely in English and I have to work hard to learn English. When people reach middle age, learning is difficult, it is inevitable to want to retreat, whenever this time I will think about the game, think of the athletes dare to challenge their own willpower and fighting spirit, the difficulties will be overcome. Gao Feng said that after 5 rounds of training by the International Snow Federation, he has been selected for the Winter Olympics referee database, and less than 200 people have been selected in China.
Work Cold and cold is not tired
Biathlon originated in Europe and the United States as a fusion of skiing and shooting, and has only emerged in China in recent years. Because of the time difference, the biathlons that Gao Feng served as a referee mostly played at night, and there were test matches during the day. Every day, he braved the low temperature of more than twenty degrees below zero and worked in the outdoor arena for more than 10 hours. Gao Feng said that this Spring Festival was the first Spring Festival he had spent outside, and it was also a Spring Festival that he would never forget, "Chinese New Year's Eve meal was eaten on the field, which was very simple but very special and meaningful." He said. There are 10 people in the shooting range referee group where Gao Feng is located, and the high-density events keep everyone busy. "There are older people in our group than I am, and I am particularly motivated to see these big brothers and sisters every day like chicken blood, fighting spirits." Especially seeing athletes, coaches on the eyebrows, eyelashes and masks with thick white frost still insisting on training, their persistence and persistence are infecting me, cold and high-intensity, these hardships and fatigue are compared with them! The peak at the other end of the line said excitedly.
Charm Ice and snow sports give people courage
"It is really a matter of pride and excitement to be blessed to be able to contribute to the Winter Olympics, and I will continue to do my best to serve the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games." Gao Feng told reporters that he believes that the biggest charm of ice and snow sports is that it will give people the courage to challenge some unknown things, and he hopes that more people can understand and love ice and snow sports.
In the past two years, Gao Feng has become a social instructor of ice and snow sports in our city, and has volunteered to participate in ice and snow sports in our city into campus activities. Every year during the holidays, he will go to the primary and secondary schools in our city to teach students about ice and snow sports and teach children to learn ice and snow sports. In the past two years, he and his partners have taught ice and snow sports knowledge and guidance to 800 primary and secondary school students, some of whom have embarked on the road of ice and snow sports.
Gao Feng said: "I once dreamed that I could one day enter the Winter Olympics and feel the top of the competition, and today this dream has finally come true." I will definitely cherish this opportunity to be the best version of myself on the field, use my due diligence, show the style of Chinese, and show the style of Fushun people. ”
Written by | Sun Xiaohua
Courtesy of | Interviewees
