Beijing, March 11 (Liu Xingchen) On the 11th, the National Alpine Ski Center, known as "Snow Flying Swallow", cooled down a lot, and the body felt very cold. And when a number of Chinese players galloped down from the mountain and took 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze into their arms, on this hazy afternoon, what they could feel was warmth and emotion.
On March 11, China's Zhang Mengqiu celebrated winning the championship. On the same day, the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Paralympic Paralympic Alpine Skiing Women's Grand Slalom - Standing Final was held at the Yanqing National Alpine Ski Center, and China's Zhang Mengqiu won the gold medal. Photo by Yang Huafeng, a reporter of China News Service
Young and fearless
Before the interview, Zhang Mengqiu, who won her second gold medal in the Paralympic Alpine Skiing Women's Big Slalom - Standing Competition, looked at the big screen and shouted for her teammates. "Come on! Rush! "You can see that she is very engaged.
From being recruited by Hebei Province as a para athlete in ice and snow sports in 2016, focusing on alpine skiing, to spending 2-3 times more time polishing yourself than others in training. In 6 years, when Zhang Mengqiu stood on the field in front of her home, she had become the "leader" in the eyes of Wang Xiangping, the leader of the alpine ski team of the Chinese delegation to the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games.
And on many occasions, this little girl who has just celebrated her 20th birthday is also an active person in the atmosphere. When Zhang Wenjing, the youngster who won the bronze medal in the women's big slalom-sitting competition, walked into the mixed mining area, Zhang Mengqiu, who ended the game, quickly slid towards her, carefully wiping tears for her teammates, and the two hugged each other tightly and congratulated each other. At this moment, warm embrace is already worth a thousand words.
On March 11, China's Zhang Wenjing waved. On the same day, the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Paralympic Paralympic Alpine Skiing Women's Giant Slalom - Sitting Final was held at the Yanqing National Alpine Ski Center, and China's Zhang Wenjing won the bronze medal. Photo by Yang Huafeng, a reporter of China News Service
"We've had a hard time along the way." Speaking of this, Zhang Wenjing choked up several times. Ranked fifth in the first round, she let go in the second round in exchange for the final "bloom". After winning a bronze medal on the 6th, Zhang Wenjing believed that she could still pick up "Jin Rongrong" after that. At this moment, the 19-year-old made good on her promise.
Veterans stick to it
1 silver and 2 bronze, this is the answer sheet currently handed over by Chinese player Liu Sitong. In interviews, she often describes herself as "enjoying the game." In her opinion, the Chinese team has given a strong force behind the scenes.
"Don't leave yourself regrets, be Liu Sitong back." After the first round of the women's big slalom-sitting posture competition on the morning of the 11th, Liu Sitong inspired himself in this way. Although she missed the gold medal again after the second round of the afternoon competition, she could still see the smile on the face of the northeastern girl. She bluntly said that the charm of alpine skiing is to challenge herself, and this is why she has a relationship with the snow field.
China's Liu Sitong competes on March 11. On the same day, the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Paralympic Paralympic Alpine Skiing Women's Giant Slalom - Sitting Final was held at the Yanqing National Alpine Ski Center, and China's Liu Sitong won the silver medal with a time of 2:09.55. Photo by Yang Huafeng, a reporter of China News Service
As a child, Liu Sitong was a smiling child, but at the age of four, a car accident took away her right leg. In 2008, she joined the Liaoning Provincial HandCrankEd Bicycle Team as a disabled athlete.
Soon, she won gold medals at two National Paralympic Games. But Liu Sitong did not want to stop there, "I wanted to challenge myself more, so I came to the disabled alpine skiing national team." ”
Four years ago in Pyeongchang, Liu Sitong was the first Chinese athlete to participate in the Alpine Skiing Competition of the Winter Paralympic Games, writing a new history.
After the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games, Liu Sitong, who loves challenges, will change his identity. "After the competition, I will go to Beijing Sport University to report, I want to study hard and be a good student." She said with a smile.
On March 11, China's Liu Sitong celebrated the silver harvest. On the same day, the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Paralympic Paralympic Alpine Skiing Women's Giant Slalom - Sitting Final was held at the Yanqing National Alpine Ski Center, and China's Liu Sitong won the silver medal with a time of 2:09.55. Photo by Yang Huafeng, a reporter of China News Service
Among the Chinese Paralympic alpine ski team, Zhang Haiyuan, born in 1977, is a well-deserved veteran. In her eyes, being able to hold out until the end is already a victory.
As early as the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, she won the gold medal in the women's long jump F42 class with a time of 3.67 meters and broke the world record.
When talking about why he chose to play in the snow field after winning the summer Paralympic games, Zhang Haiyuan said firmly, "I want to become a double Olympic player, and I also want to become a double Olympic champion." Although the latter goal (away from me) is drifting away, I do not regret my efforts. ”
In addition, 32-year-old veteran Zhu Daqing also won a silver medal in the women's Big Slalom - Visually Impaired competition, which was her fourth medal in this competition.
The veterans are still sticking to the field, and the young players have also taken over the "baton" of their predecessors. The rapid progress of the Chinese team in the Paralympic alpine skiing event has amazed many foreign media. Behind the 4 medals in a single day, there are countless hardships and emotions. When they stepped on the field of "Snow Flying Swallow", they were already worthy of everyone's admiration. (End)