The volleyball dream of an ordinary girl
In the playground of Tanggu District Primary School in the drizzle, a tall little girl attracted the attention of coach Wang Ping. It turned out that this girl named Yao Di had a height of 164cm at the age of 8, which was one of the best among the girls in the third grade of primary school.
"Kid, do you like volleyball?" What she got was Yao Di's blank gaze - the round ball in front of her was too far from the "billiards" she was playing with.
However, with the encouragement of her parents, Didi decided to step into this uncharted territory. So, Yao Di started her own volleyball path, and the hard training of returning home at 8 p.m. made her want to give up several times.
However, as she improved in height and technique, she gradually discovered that the sport also had a unique charm. "That's what I want!" The young Yao Di shouted inwardly: "I must make a difference in volleyball."
At the age of 15, she entered the second Tianjin women's volleyball team as she wished, and a broader world opened up to this girl who loves volleyball.
After that, Yao Di went forward one after another, worked diligently, and continued to move towards his goal. However, not all steps are so easy and firm. When she represented the national junior team for the first time in the World Junior Championships, it was just when the girl's heart was rising, and the team's harsh training forced Yao Di to the brink of collapse.
It was the mother's comfort and the coach's encouragement that made this natural athlete stand up again. After doing this a few times, Yao Di gradually possessed a tenacious will matched by his innate superb talent.
And it is this tenacity that supports her journey to a higher goal.
Complex encounters in the national character team
After the 2012 London Olympics, Lang Ping went out again to coach the Chinese women's volleyball team. For Yao Di, a little girl from Tianjin, this is undoubtedly a key opportunity to tear through the clouds and mist of the sky and see the blue sky - 4 years ago, she had a relationship with her volleyball idol Lang Ping in the national junior team.
"Director Lang, do you remember me? I'm also from Tianjin!" Yao Di cautiously probed.
For a while, Yao Di felt that the whole world was bright. She knows very well that in order to expand the territory of the Chinese women's volleyball team, which is a kingdom full of heroes, Lang Ping's guidance is very important.
Since then, she has been training even harder, hoping to shine under the new leader. However, the reality is never as good as the ideal, and Yao Di has never been able to gain a firm foothold in the national team.
At first, Wei Qiuyue's injury gave her hope; But after that, Lang Ping's repeated disappointments made Yao Di abandoned from the national team squad in 2014.
It was the lowest point in Ms. Yao's career — she curled up in pain on her dorm room bed, tears welling up in her eyes.
Fortunately, Yao Di did not stand still there. Once again, she chose to get up. Ding Xia's "balsam" allowed Yao Di to return to the national setter echelon several times, and appeared in several major competitions, practicing hard to prove himself; It wasn't until those two victories at the Tokyo Olympics that she was able to truly let the world see her style.
But we know that Yao Di's battle has just begun. In this fiercely changing and chaotic women's volleyball kingdom, she must have both offense and defense, advance and retreat, in order to gain a firm foothold and defend her place on the sports field.
Injuries and career troughs
At the Tokyo Olympics, Yao Di's whispering voice sounded in the silent locker room: "Coach, I'm ready." In the two games, she replaced the main player Ding Xia on the stage and performed eye-catchingly.
The super stable performance of 15 points in the whole game and the accurate saving cooperation saved the Chinese team at a critical moment. "Yao Di is our next core setter!" The commentators and fans chanted, and it seemed that Yao Di at the Paris Olympics had been laid out.
However, fate is always moody. Just when everyone's expectations for Yao Di's future were rising rapidly, her shoulder injuries and respiratory problems followed, making her, a young girl who was in the limelight, fall into a trough again.
"I'm not ready to retire!" Yao Di thought bitterly that the treatment plan given by the doctor meant that she would have to take a long break from training. For a moment, she felt that the future was dark.
"Yao Di, I'm still looking forward to your contribution to the Chinese team!" Lang Ping's voice came slowly through the telephone line, warming Yao Di's heart. Yes, success also struggles, and defeat also struggles.
The tunnel in front of her is still very long, she must show the perseverance and will of a warrior! So, Yao Di chose to take the initiative, while recovering from treatment, she actively entered the live broadcast industry, and gained more positive energy through interaction with fans.
The second spring in the live broadcast industry
"Dear viewers, hello everyone! This is the Xiaojiu live broadcast room, and I am today's anchor Sister Yao. In front of thousands of spectators, Yao Di greeted with a cute puppy ear headband, fresh and lively.
That's right, the boring rehabilitation training day after day is too boring, as a girl who loves sports, Yao Di needs other ways to enrich her life, so live broadcast has become the best choice.
"Will Sister Yao continue to play the women's volleyball team?" When will I be able to get back in the ring?" A series of questions flew towards Yao Di like a barrage, and she smiled: "My career is not over yet, as long as the injury is healed, I will definitely come back with a new state!" In the concern of fans, Yao Di's confidence gradually swelled.
She shared her training and life with everyone, told the ups and downs on the road of volleyball, and invited guests with the audience, which was very happy.
The originally lonely and boring road to recovery has also become flavorful under the influence of the live broadcast. By interacting with the audience up close, Yao Di continues to absorb positive energy and develop her eloquence and expression skills, which will be of great benefit to her in dealing with media interviews in the future.
At the same time, the revenue from live streaming should not be underestimated. While the volleyball dream has not yet been realized, Yao Di has found another parallel way to enrich his life, accumulating valuable capital for the later part of his career.
"The roster of the Chinese women's volleyball team for the new season is about to be announced......" "I hope Sister Yao will come on, we will always wait for your return!" In the live broadcast room, the blessings of the fans were like a spring breeze, encouraging Yao Di to continue to move towards the goal.
She took a deep breath, her eyes resolute enough to sharpen iron like clay.
The rousing sound of reinvigorating the majestic wind
The Paris Olympics are just around the corner, and the trials of the Chinese women's volleyball team are in full swing. Yao Di's eyes lit up when she was in the battle, and she knew that she was ready.
After nearly a year of recovering treatment, her physical condition has returned to its best level. Now, Yao Di can't wait to return to the game and make new contributions to the national team.
"Yao Di, you try this fast attacking serve and receive tactic. Director Lang Ping's eyes were deep, and he knew Yao Di's strength well. One difficult action after another unfolded under Yao Di, and she was engrossed, agile and fast, and completed each coherent movement effortlessly.
"Good, good!" Lang Ping looked at the little girl in front of him and bowed slightly in relief. He knew that Yao Di was completely ready.
"I've waited too long for this day......" After the game, Yao Di sat alone at one end of the dressing room bench. She knew that she was bound to win this time, and the excitement surging in her heart was overwhelming.
I still remember the amazement of the first time I came into contact with volleyball when I was a child, and the pride of being selected for the national team for the first time, and now all the bitter blood and tears will be sublimated into hope and strength at this moment.
"Yao Di, you must come on!" The words of encouragement from their teammates seem to come from far away. Yao Di hugged them one by one, and his eyes gradually moistened. She has gone through so many difficulties, and she has endured so many hardships.
For the sake of this moment of blooming, she will burn her all.
"Coach, choose me, I'm ready to lead the Chinese women's volleyball team!" Yao Di looked at Lang Ping, his eyes burning, and his tone was full of firmness and upwardness.