The dream of a poor girl in weightlifting
In a banana forest path in the remote mountainous area of Heshan, Guangdong, immature singing is sounding, and eleven-year-old Chen Xiaomin is walking briskly while humming a mountain song. Dressed in coarse cloth and carrying a bundle of freshly chopped firewood on her shoulder, she was about to go home to help her mother cook cigarettes.
Chen Xiaomin lives here, a small isolated mountain village. Life in the village is very difficult, and most of the villagers make a living from farming.
The same is true of Chen Xiaomin's parents, who have been responsible for labor since she was a child, often helping the family in the fields.
Although life is hard, Chen Xiaomin has a lively and cheerful temperament and never complains. In the frequent work, she has developed a good skill, and the eleven-year-old body has the strength that a girl can hardly match.
On a day that was no different from usual, the weightlifting coach of the county sports school came to Chen Xiaomin's village to select people. When the coach first saw Chen Xiaomin, who was short but strong, he keenly recognized her potential to become an excellent weightlifter.
Chen Xiaomin also felt honored to have the opportunity to train in the county sports school system.
On the morning of the day she left home, she wore brand new sneakers, carried all the belongings on her back, and embarked on the first step on the road to weightlifting with a vision and expectation for the future.
In the arduous training of the sports school, Chen Xiaomin persevered and soon passed the selection at all levels and was selected for the Guangdong team.
At the age of 15, she got her wish to enter the national team and became one of the brightest rising stars in Chinese weightlifting.
In one important event after another, this girl from a poor mountain village won the championship one after another, realizing the legendary story of moving from the grassroots to the top, showing the amazing competitive potential of the Chinese sports world.
The unyielding king, the unyielding defeat
In the four years from 93 to 97, Chen Xiaomin won the charm in many major competitions, dominated the weightlifting world, and became a well-deserved "weightlifting queen".
Every time he stood on the podium, Chen Xiaomin couldn't hold back the tears of excitement in his heart. She will think of the bumpy road she has walked, from a little girl in a mountain village to a world champion, countless sweats and pains in between.
However, just after the '97 World Championships, the doping scandal suddenly pushed Chen Xiaomin into a trough. When the red ban mark of the inspection result slapped in front of her, Chen Xiaomin only felt that the world was spinning and the world had changed.
Then came accusations and cold eyes from all walks of life, and the people around her left her one by one. All this injustice made Chen Xiaomin's heart like a knife, she didn't understand that she had put in so much effort and was treated like this.
After a two-year ban in agony and agony, Chen returned to competition in '99 with his sights set on the 2000 Sydney Olympics. However, the shadow of injury still hangs over her.
On the eve of the Olympic Games, a serious injury almost made Chen Xiaomin choose to give up the opportunity to leave.
However, she still chose to continue fighting. With the full cooperation of her coach, she gritted her teeth and survived the pain and despair, just to prove herself in front of the world.
Finally, in the Olympic women's weightlifting 63 kg competition, Chen Xiaomin won the gold medal after a lot of hard work and completed her last battle. This gold medal not only witnessed the determination of a brave woman, but also touched the attention of people across the country.
Colorful retirement life
In 2003, Chen Xiaomin, who was riddled with injuries, announced his retirement. Standing on the podium of the retirement press conference, Chen Xiaomin couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.
Growing up, weightlifting has become the biggest part of her life, and she can't imagine what her life will be like without weightlifting.
On second thought, however, her career has been hugely successful, and now it's time to let go and carve out a bigger life.
In the first year of retirement, Chen Xiaomin entered Guangdong University of Finance and Economics to study Xi law. In the past, she devoted herself to training and had regrets about her studies. The study and Xi life of enriching knowledge made Chen Xiao sensitive to unprecedented freshness.
In 2006, she graduated with a bachelor's degree and soon received an invitation from Yangcheng Evening News to start her journalism career.
In the past few years of working in Yangcheng Evening News, Chen Xiaomin has vigorously implemented various innovations. The group wedding column she presided over was very popular with the newlyweds, and she also took the lead in stepping into the marriage hall herself.
The busy and fulfilling newspaper life allowed Chen Xiaomin to see another successful self. Gradually, however, she found that something was missing from her heart.
In 2013, Chen Xiaomin resolutely decided to immigrate to Australia and start a new life. She wants a freedom that is not defined by fame and past, and she wants to explore the world to the fullest.
On the first day of arriving in Australia, Chen Xiaomin stood on the balcony of her apartment near the sea, the sea breeze blowing her black hair, and her heart swelled with inexplicable excitement - this is what she wants, her own new life.
The Truth Revealed: Noble or Mean?
In 2013, as soon as the news of Chen Xiaomin's family immigrating to Australia came out, it immediately caused an uproar in China. How could this Olympic champion, who had been trained by the country, easily renounce her Chinese nationality and emigrated to another country? For a time, public opinion was full of accusations, criticizing her for being "ungrateful" and "traitorous to seek profit."
What's even more dissatisfying is that through the analysis of her immigrant's financial resources, everyone found that the source of the funds was actually the income from her auction of the Olympic gold medal ten years ago. In 2003, she auctioned the gold medal for a sky-high price, which caused a wave of controversy, and now this old incident has been picked up again and has become an important evidence against her.
In the face of a steady stream of insults on the Internet, Chen Xiaomin has remained silent. She understands that this groundless accusation, just like it was ten years ago, is a false view of partial generalization.
At that time, she auctioned the gold medal, not for herself at all, but donated all her income to special children in poor areas. When she did this, her heart was filled with joy and satisfaction.
She believes that one day, the truth will be revealed.
Now that the wrong perception has reappeared, Chen Xiaomin still chooses to remain silent. She didn't want to justify herself anymore, and the eyes of outsiders couldn't sway her inner peace.
As she stood on the beach under the Australian moonlight, listening to the sound of the tide crashing on the shore, she knew that she had no regrets in her life.
Chen Xiaomin's righteous act has won the respect and touch of more people.
Only then did people understand that her innocent heart was more shining than any gold and silver treasure.
Tenacity is worth Xi
After reading Chen Xiaomin's life story from athlete to immigration, it is her perseverance.
Living in a mountain village as a child, the harsh environment did not defeat Chen Xiaomin, but honed her will. After entering the sports school, she faced harsh training, she was not afraid of hardships, and finally broke into the national team through hard work.
In the weightlifting world, Chen Xiaomin also experienced low tides and doubts, but she was able to get back on her feet every time and work harder than before.
Also outstanding is Chen Xiaomin's philanthropic side. At the peak, she auctioned off her most precious gold medal just to help those who were weak, and this spirit of great love was remarkable.
After retiring, she was also enthusiastic about public welfare and actively contributed to the society.
Combing through Chen Xiaomin's experience, people can't help but have deep respect. The kind of tenacity, optimism and selflessness she showed is also worth learning Xi from at different stages of our lives.
As long as you keep a positive heart, you don't have to be discouraged when you encounter setbacks. Because on the road of life, failure and success are equally precious. Together, they shape a soul with warm kindness.