On May 16, 2019, local time, Seoul, South Korea, South Korea's speed skating star Lee Sang-hwa announced his retirement, sad and tearful. (Photo attributed: IC photo)
At the press conference, Li Xianghua said that she has been plagued by knee injuries over the years, although she has been doing rehabilitation training after the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, but her current situation can not show her best strength, and doctors also believe that her injury is no longer suitable for continuing to skate. (Photo attributed: IC photo)
For the future goals, Li Xianghua said that from the first grade of primary school, skating began, towards a goal to the present, in the future hope to be easier, do not want to compete with others. Hope to return to the life of ordinary people and enjoy small happiness. (Photo attributed: IC photo)
Speaking of the impressive season, Li Xianghua mentioned the 2015-2016 season, in which Chinese athletes almost made it to the women's 500m podium, so this season was also named "China-Korea Speed War". At that time, Zhang Hong and Li Xianghua almost faced each other, taking turns to occupy the 500 meters championship throne, and the women's 500 meters competition was also ridiculed by netizens as "Rainbow Flower Club". (Photo attributed: IC photo)
Talking about the future 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, she said she may participate as a commentator or coach. (Photo attributed: IC photo)