She is the youngest skateboarder in the 14th Games and has been practicing skateboarding skills since she was 7.5 years old and has been practicing her skateboarding skills for less than two years. At the Skateboarding Qualification Tournament held at the 14th Games last May, she finished 13th out of more than 60 competitors.
9-year-old Zheng Haohao, with her sweet looks and cheerful personality, is the youngest skateboarder in the 14th Games. She said she was very excited to participate in the National Games and hoped to do it again.
On September 11, all skateboarding events at the 14th Games ended, with a total of 62 athletes participating, with an average age of 17 years, the youngest 9 years old and the oldest 28 years old. The 9-year-old athlete, Zheng Haohao of the Guangdong team, competed in the women's bowl pool event and finished 14th in the semi-finals, failing to reach the final.
In the game, after the first round of action mistakes, Zheng Haohao waved his small fist from time to time to cheer himself up. Her own movements were not ideal, she was not depressed, and cheered on the other contestants. After the game, she was also smiling.
The staff who watched the game on the spot said: "This child is still young, some actions cannot be done, and it is estimated that he will be strong when he grows up."
It is understood that Zheng Haohao began practicing skateboarding skills at the age of 7 and a half, and it has been less than two years. At the Skateboarding Qualification Tournament held at the 14th Games held in May last year, Zheng Haohao broke through from more than 60 participants to enter the final stage of the National Games with a result of 13th place.
Zheng Haohao's coach Chen Playqin said that there have been many children who have practiced skateboarding with him, but most of them have not lasted long, but Zheng Haohao is a strong girl who has been training and has made rapid progress.
Chen Playqin said that the skateboarding project of this National Games abolished the age limit for athletes, so he took her to the qualification tournament, but he did not expect her to play well and enter the final stage of the competition. For a 9-year-old, it was an unforgettable experience to participate in the National Games, and her parents were very supportive, "She came to compete without the pressure of performance, and may be the most relaxed athlete here." ”
Dialogue with Zheng Haohao:
Reporter: How old did you start skateboarding?
Zheng Haohao: 7 and a half years old. On my 7th birthday, a friend recommended me to skateboard, so I asked my mom and dad to buy a skateboard and have loved skateboarding ever since.
Reporter: Did you find it difficult when you practiced skateboarding?
Zheng Haohao: There was a time in the middle, because of the total wrestling, I also thought about giving up, but I persevered.
Reporter: What do you think skateboarding has brought you?
Zheng Haohao: It can make me exercise, and it also let me know a lot of sisters.
Reporter: What will it feel like to participate in the National Games?
Zheng Haohao: I am very excited to participate in this competition, and I hope to come back again.
Reporter: I'm going to go back to school after the game, aren't I?
Zheng Haohao: My girlfriend wants me to go back early, and she misses me.
(Video source: Shaanxi Daily Weibo, China Olympic Committee Weibo)
Source: China Business Network