In 2021, the Chinese weightlifting community ushered in a good news. Zhan Xugang, who has won the Olympic championship twice, has not been far from people's attention after retiring, and now he is moving to new heights. This well-known weightlifting star was successfully promoted to become the dean of Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College, and his official rank was at the deputy department level. After this news came out, it immediately attracted widespread attention in society. People congratulated Zhan Xugang on his promotion, and at the same time were full of expectations for his future.
Zhan Xugang's promotion is not accidental, but the inevitable result of his unremitting efforts and outstanding achievements over the years. As a representative figure of Chinese weightlifting, he has won gold medals in the Olympic Games twice and won glory for the country. After retiring, he did not stop, but actively devoted himself to the cause of physical education, and was committed to cultivating more outstanding sports talents. His efforts and dedication have been recognized by the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau, and he has been entrusted with the important task of serving as the dean of Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College.
Zhan Xugang's promotion is not only his personal honor and achievement, but also an affirmation of the development of China's sports industry. As the highest-level sports vocational college in Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College undertakes the important mission of cultivating high-level sports talents and promoting the development of sports. The addition of Zhan Xugang has undoubtedly injected new vitality and motivation into the college. With his rich experience and outstanding ability, he has provided strong support and guarantee for the development of the college.
After Zhan Xu first took office, he quickly launched a series of work. He had an in-depth understanding of the actual situation of the college, actively promoted teaching reform and innovation, strengthened the construction of the teaching team, and improved the quality and level of teaching. At the same time, he also pays attention to exchanges and cooperation with other sports institutions at home and abroad to open up a broader space for the development of the college. Under his leadership, Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College gradually showed a new look and vitality.
Success is not easy. During his tenure as dean, Zhan Xugang also faced many challenges and difficulties. How to balance the development and reform of the college, how to improve the quality and level of teaching, how to attract and retain excellent teachers, etc., are all important topics in front of him. However, he has always maintained a firm belief and a positive attitude, constantly exploring and innovating, and striving to contribute to the development of the college.
Chinese weightlifting, a sport with a long history, has always stood on top of the world. As a representative of the Chinese weightlifting team, Zhan Xugang, his life is almost the epitome of China's glorious weightlifting.
Zhan Xugang was born in Quzhou, Zhejiang, China, a place with beautiful scenery and outstanding people. From an early age, he showed exceptional physical fitness and athletic talent, which led him to take up and devote himself to sports training at an early age. And his relationship with weightlifting has become an indispensable part of his life. At the age of 13, Zhan Xugang was successfully selected for the Zhejiang weightlifting team with his outstanding performance and potential, and began his professional weightlifting career. In the training of the Zhejiang weightlifting team, he continued to break through himself and became more and more sophisticated. His outstanding performance quickly attracted a lot of attention from domestic and foreign audiences, and his name began to emerge in major competitions.
In 1993, Zhan Xugang was named "Asia's Outstanding Young Weightlifter", which was an important milestone in his career. This honor not only affirmed his hard work and dedication, but also paved the way for his future development. Since then, his career has entered a new period of upward mobility. In the same year, Zhan Xugang was called up by the Chinese weightlifting team and became a key member of the preparation for the Atlanta Olympics. He was well aware of the importance of this opportunity and decided to go all out to win the honor for the Chinese weightlifting team. In the Olympic Games, Zhan Xugang showed amazing strength and stability, and finally successfully won the men's 70kg weightlifting championship and broke three world records. This achievement made him a famous weightlifting superstar at that time, and also won great honor for the Chinese weightlifting team.
Zhan Xugang's success is not accidental, behind it is his hard training and dedication day after day, year after year. His story has inspired countless young people to devote themselves to the career of weightlifting, and has also injected new vitality and hope into the future of weightlifting in China. Zhan's career didn't stop with the success of the Atlanta Olympics. On the contrary, it was only the beginning of his brilliant achievements. In the following years, he continued to create brilliance on the international stage, winning more honors and awards for the Chinese weightlifting team. His name has become one of the synonyms of weightlifting in China, and his story has become a legend that has inspired generations of young people.
Later, Zhan Xugang's weight increased to 77 kilograms, and he faced stiffer competition. However, he didn't let that deter him and went all out to adapt to the standards of the different weight classes. His hard work paid off, and at the 2000 Olympics, Zhan Xugang remained in peak form. He won the gold medal again with an outstanding performance, becoming the first Chinese weightlifter to win the Olympic championship in a row. This achievement is not only because of Zhan Xugang's talent and hard work, but also because he has always maintained his love and dedication to weightlifting.
It can be said that Zhan Xugang has reached the peak of his career at this time. For the 26-year-old, continuing to stick with it may not be the best option. However, Zhan Xugang did not choose to give up, he decided to challenge his limits. He knows that only by constantly challenging himself can he better explore his potential. So, in the next four years, Zhan Xugang trained harder than ever. He has to do high-intensity strength training and technique training every day, constantly pushing his limits.
In this process, Zhan Xugang has experienced many difficulties and challenges. He was under tremendous pressure, both physically and mentally, but he never gave up. He firmly believes that if he works hard enough, he will be able to stand on the podium again. Finally, at the 2004 Olympic Games, Zhan Xugang represented China again. He proved his worth with his strength and won the gold medal in weightlifting again. At this moment, Zhan Xugang's heart was full of joy and pride. He is proud of his efforts and dedication, and he is also proud to be able to win glory for his country.
For Zhan Xugang, his career didn't end there. He still wants to continue to push his limits and make greater contributions to China's weightlifting career. So, in the next few years, Zhan Xugang continued to insist on training and competing. He has participated in various international competitions and won many honors for his country. His hard work and dedication have also paid off, and he has become one of the representatives of Chinese weightlifting.
The Athens Olympic Games is a stage for every athlete's dream. But when this dream meets reality, sometimes not everyone can stay on this stage. Zhan Xugang, this name was once the pride of countless Chinese, but it left regrets at the Athens Olympics.
Zhan Xugang, born in an ordinary family, has shown extraordinary sports talent since he was a child. With his unremitting efforts and perseverance, he stood out in the weightlifting event and became a representative of the Chinese weightlifting community. Every time he appears, every weightlift, it makes people's blood boil. However, there will always be ups and downs in life. By the time of the Athens Olympics, the 30-year-old Zhan Xugang was facing the dual challenges of physical fitness and competitive state. At that time, he was facing a younger, more energetic opponent, and he clearly felt that he was powerless. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to achieve his goal of winning gold at three consecutive Olympic Games. At that moment, he may feel lost, or regretful, but more about thinking about the future.
Shortly after the Olympics, Zhan Xugang announced his retirement. He chose to leave the game, but not sports. He entered the sports department of Zhejiang Province and started a new chapter of his life. In his new role, he has made great contributions to the sports industry in Zhejiang Province with his rich experience in weightlifting. A few years later, Zhan Xu just started working at Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College. In this role, he not only teaches students sports skills, but also transmits to them a spirit of perseverance and courage. During this period, he was also sent to the local government to serve as a deputy county magistrate for two years, which allowed him to accumulate a lot of grassroots work experience, which laid a solid foundation for him to play a better role in the leadership position in the future.
With his outstanding performance and excellent leadership skills at work, Zhan Xugang was quickly recognized and promoted by the organization. He became the leader of Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College, shouldering more important responsibilities and missions. In this position, he continues to leverage his professional strengths and rich experience to make outstanding contributions to the development of the college.
In the history of Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College, there are 8 Olympic champions who have walked out of here and won honor for the country. Behind these Olympic champions is the hard work of countless days and nights, the silent dedication of the coaches and staff, and the embodiment of the profound heritage of the college. The academy's training facilities are complete and state-of-the-art, covering the training needs of various sports. The faculty of the college is also strong, with a group of experienced and professional coaches, who not only have profound academic attainments, but also have accumulated rich experience in practice.
Now, the college has ushered in a new helmsman - Zhan Xugang. Zhan Xugang, this name is like thunder in the Chinese sports world. He was once a famous weightlifter in China, participated in the Olympic Games twice and won the championship twice, and his achievements and honors are a treasure of China's sports career. And now, he will use his wisdom and experience to lead Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College to new glory. The addition of Zhan Xugang has undoubtedly injected new vitality into the college. He is well aware of the qualities and spirit required to be a good athlete, so he always emphasizes that students should continue to work hard and challenge themselves in training. Under his leadership, the Academy's training level and the quality of athlete training have been significantly improved.
In addition to achieving great success in his career, Zhan Xugang's family life is also very happy. His wife, Yao Jian, is a beautiful flight attendant and his first love. When the two met in Weiwei, they have experienced many ups and downs together and have a deep relationship. When Zhan Xugang was still an athlete, Yao Jian was always by his side and supported his career. The two entered the palace of marriage in 2005 and had a lovely son after marriage. In order to support her husband's career, Yao Jian chose to quit her job as a flight attendant after the two got married, and concentrated on her husband and children at home. She shouldered the burden of the family with her weak shoulders, so that Zhan Xugang could devote himself to his work. Although the life of a family of three is simple, it is full of happiness and warmth.
On the campus of Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College, Zhan Xugang's name has become a legend. His story inspires every student to pursue their dreams and work hard. I believe that under his leadership, Zhejiang Sports Vocational and Technical College will continue to cultivate more outstanding athletes for China's sports industry and write a new brilliant chapter.