In the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Torch Relay, Academician Ye Peijian, a "People's Scientist" from China Aerospace Science and Technology Group Co., Ltd., successfully delivered the Flame of the Winter Olympics as a torchbearer. He said: In order to do a good job in china's space development and change from a space power to a space power, we must continue to advance like a torch relay.
From the Resources Ii to the Chang'e series of projects, from "Chang'e Running to the Moon" to "Dreaming of Mars", Ye Peijian has made great contributions to the mainland's aerospace industry. On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China, he was awarded the "People's Scientist" medal. Today, Ye Peijian, who is 77 years old, is still in good spirits, holding high the torch, his face is full of proud smiles, and he is running forward with healthy steps. The road to passing this stick is not far, but it is of great significance to Ye Peijian. Ye Peijian said with a smile: "It is not easy for our country to hold an Olympic Games, and it is even more difficult to hold a Winter Olympics. So this time, I'm really happy, very proud. Ye Peijian's hands trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of joy. I represent not only myself, but also all astronauts, we astronauts can be selected to be torchbearers, and what we do in this industry has been recognized by the motherland and the people. ”
In Ye Peijian's words, full of national pride overflowed into words. "We in China used to be a very poor and weak country, and in 1984, I happened to be in the United States to witness new China participating in the Olympic Games. Today, we have hosted the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games, becoming the only city in the world to have a double Olympics, which shows that China has stood up in the world. The whole world is watching us, and Chinese people will certainly be able to run this Winter Olympics well. Ye Peijian said.
Ye Peijian said: "Passing on the torch is our aerospace spirit. We have learned a lot from Qian Xuesen and other scientists of the older generation, and today, comrades younger than us are constantly advancing. To develop China's aerospace industry well and change from a space power to a space power, we must continue to move forward like a torchbearer. ”
Speaking of the understanding of the Olympic spirit, Ye Peijian said: "I think that the Olympic spirit is to pass on the positive energy of mankind, that is, to pass on the spirit of human beings who dare to struggle. The hand-to-hand transmission of the torch itself is a symbol, and I think it is in line with the spirit of our spaceflight, which also motivates me to run this stick well. ”
Although the work is busy, exercise is essential for Ye Peijian. "I keep walking at least 10,000 steps a day, of which at least 6,000 steps are continuous. No matter how busy and tired you are, you have to go, no matter the wind or rain. "In addition to insisting on walking, Ye Peijian also dealt with ice and snow sports when he studied in Switzerland." I've skied snow twice with my friends. I have great admiration for winter snow sports athletes, especially skiers and ski jumpers. These projects require very difficult movements to complete, reflecting a spirit of courage. Ye Peijian said.
Ye Peijian is full of vision for the future of China's ice and snow sports, he said, the Winter Olympics will definitely bring great development to China's ice and snow sports, ice and snow sports industry. At the same time, the Winter Olympics will also allow more Chinese to participate in ice and snow sports.
Text/Guangzhou Daily, Xinhuacheng Reporter: Xiao Huanhuan Correspondent: Chai Yue
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