Zheng Haixia, this name has left a strong mark in the history of Chinese women's basketball and even the world women's basketball. She is not only the pride of the Chinese women's basketball team, but also a bright star in the history of the world women's basketball team. Her figure, like an immortal legend, is engraved in the heart of every basketball lover.
As a treasure of Chinese basketball, Zheng Haixia's talent and hard work have made her the first Chinese athlete to be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. This honor is the highest praise for her career and an affirmation of Chinese basketball. Every shot, every block, every rebound she showed amazing strength and incomparable determination, and the world was amazed.
Basketball superstar Yao Ming, the representative figure of Chinese basketball, is full of admiration for Zheng Haixia. He has publicly stated many times that Zheng Haixia is his idol and the target he chases.
Yao Ming's admiration for Zheng Haixia is not groundless, both of them have written legends on the basketball court with their outstanding skills and tenacious spirit. It can be said that Yao Ming's achievements today are inseparable from Zheng Haixia's influence and encouragement.
But she is such a strong woman who shines brightly in her career, but her love is in stark contrast to her career. Despite her numerous accolades and awards on the basketball court, her love life is full of twists and turns.
In 1967, Zheng Haixia was born in an ordinary farmer's home in Zhecheng, Shangqiu, Henan. As the youngest child in the family, she is deeply loved by her parents and is affectionately called "Old Pimple". At that time, the concept of preference for sons over daughters in the countryside was still deep-rooted, but the birth of Zheng Haixia brought a different color to the family.
Unlike the two older brothers and sisters in front of her, Zheng Haixia has been a big man since birth. Whenever someone passes by her door, they are attracted by her tall figure. In the small place of Shangqiu, Zheng Haixia's name gradually spread and became what people called "fat girl". Whenever someone mentions her, the adults are always happy to talk about this unusual child.
However, height is not the only striking trait of Zheng Haixia. Her innocent, lively and lovely personality is also loved by the villagers. Despite her tall stature, she is kind-hearted and helpful, often helping her neighbors carry heavy loads and take care of small children. Her warm-heartedness spread as a good story in the village, which made people have more respect and affection for this "big man".
Over time, Zheng Haixia's height continued to grow, and by the time she was 12 years old, she had jumped to 1.72 meters. For a child, such a height is really rare.
When Zheng Haixia was 12 years old, the gears of fate began to turn. The coach of Shangqiu Sports School in Henan Province discovered this girl with outstanding height by chance and took a fancy to her potential in basketball. So, Zheng Haixia's basketball career began quietly.
After entering the sports school, Zheng Haixia enjoyed free food and accommodation, which undoubtedly reduced a lot of burden for her family. What's even more commendable is that she can save 26 catties of food stamps for her family every month, which is a real financial support for a rural family.
During her days at the sports school, Zheng Haixia showed amazing basketball talent. Her height gives her an absolute advantage under the basket, while her physical coordination allows her to excel on both the offensive and defensive ends. Her outstanding performance quickly attracted the attention of her coaches and led to more training opportunities.
However, talent is not the only ingredient for success. Zheng Haixia's hard work and perseverance are also important reasons why she has been able to succeed in basketball. In the training of the sports school, she never gave up, and gave her all in every training to continuously improve her technique and physical fitness.
Through continuous hard work and struggle, Zheng Haixia's basketball skills have become more and more sophisticated.
In Shangqiu in 1980, Zheng Haixia was photographed by the Wuhan Military Region Youth Women's Basketball Team, and her fate changed dramatically. She bid farewell to her hometown, stepped on the train to Wuhan, shouldered the expectations of her hometown and her own dreams, and started a new basketball career.
Zheng Haixia's height is like wildfire, in just two years, her height has crossed two meters, such a height advantage is undoubtedly a sharp weapon on the basketball court. Soon, she caught the attention of the Bayi women's basketball team. In 1982, Zheng Haixia packed her bags again, left the familiar Wuhan, and came to the Bayi women's basketball team in the capital Beijing. At that time, she was only 15 years old, but she was already showing her edge.
In this year, the head coach of the national women's basketball team, Yang Boyong, also noticed this talented girl. He saw the huge energy hidden in Zheng Haixia and thought that she was an indispensable member of the national team.
However, it is not easy to integrate such a tall player into the national team. Due to Zheng's outstanding height, some basketball experts believe that she is not flexible enough to move on the court, which does not match the tactical style of the Chinese women's basketball team.
In the face of doubts and resistance from the outside world, Yang Boyong did not flinch. He is well aware of the importance of Zheng Haixia's height advantage on the basketball court, as long as she can get the ball into her hands, she can pose a huge threat to opponents. After some hard work and persistence, Yang Boyong finally overcame public opinion and successfully recruited Zheng Haixia into the national women's basketball team.
In order to hone Zheng Haixia's flexibility, Coach Yang Boyong carefully designed a special training in the basketball hall. He used four ropes to kick the basketball like a football at Zheng Haixia from four different directions.
This not only tests Zheng Haixia's quick reaction ability, but also the ultimate challenge to her physical coordination. Every time the ball flies, Zheng Haixia must quickly judge its trajectory, move its position flexibly, and then catch the ball accurately.
This training plan is the result of joint discussion and refinement by the coaching staff. They carefully observed Zheng Haixia's performance, constantly adjusting the angle of the rope and the speed of the ball to achieve the best training effect. In the process, Zheng Haixia has shown tenacious perseverance and unyielding spirit, constantly challenging her limits and striving to improve her flexibility.
Soon after, after such training, Zheng Haixia's performance in the team has improved significantly. She gradually became the main player of the Chinese women's basketball team and helped the team achieve excellent results in various international competitions.
At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Zheng Haixia, as the team's main center, helped the Chinese women's basketball team win the bronze medal. This is also the first medal of the Chinese women's basketball team at the Olympic Games.
In this Olympic Games, Zheng Haixia showed excellent skills and strong strength. With her nimble movement and excellent underball skills, she has become an indispensable member of the team.
Her outstanding performance has also been recognized by the international basketball community, and she herself was elected as the best young player in the world, which is also the first time that a Chinese basketball player has won this honor.
In 1986, the Chinese women's basketball team once again showed its strong strength at the World Championships. After fierce competition, they successfully won the bronze medal and won honor for the country.
In this game, Zheng Haixia, as the core of the team, performed particularly well. With her superb skills, strong body and tenacious fighting spirit, she became the focus of the competition. Her outstanding performance also earned her the Best Center award, which is a recognition of her achievements in the field of basketball.
Chinese and foreign media have reported on Zheng Haixia's magnificent deeds and praised her as "the world's No. 1 center". This title is not only a recognition of her personal ability, but also an affirmation of the overall strength of the Chinese women's basketball team. Since then, Zheng Haixia has become a bright star in the Chinese sports world, and her name has spread all over the country.
In the following time, Zheng Haixia's honors followed. She was selected as the "National 38 Red Flag Bearer" and became a model for women in the country. At the same time, she was also awarded the title of "New Long March Assaulter", which is a recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of sports. These honors are not only a recognition of her personal ability, but also an affirmation of the Chinese women's basketball team she represents.
As Zheng Haixia's fame grew, she became a national idol. Many male fans regard her as the "goddess of basketball", and her image and story have inspired countless people to devote themselves to basketball. In 1999, Zheng Haixia was promoted to the rank of colonel.
Speaking of Zheng Haixia's love, we have to start from 1991, this year, she was only 24 years old, which is a woman's most brilliant years. It was in this year that she met an unforgettable first love in her life. That person is Wang Chuanwen, a top student of the basketball team of Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
Wang Chuanwen, 2.07 meters tall, has a tall posture, as if it was specially built by God for the basketball court. And Zheng Haixia, who is 2.05 meters tall, is already a giant of the Chinese women's basketball team. But in front of this big boy, she still looks petite and delicate. What's even more amazing is that their clothes and shoes are exactly the same size.
Such a coincidence, as if it was the arrangement of fate, made the two have a subtle tacit understanding. After each training session, they take a sunset stroll together and share each other's joys and sorrows. Wang Chuanwen's shyness and carefulness made Zheng Haixia feel extremely relieved and warm. She began to develop deep feelings for the big boy.
And Wang Chuanwen actually has a love for Zheng Haixia. He has been silently watching her, admiring her tenacity and talent. But unfortunately, due to various reasons, the two did not get together in the end.
For a long time, Zheng Haixia's heart was closed, as if all doors had been closed to love. Her heart is like an island, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, only herself and her basketball world.
In 2007, on an ordinary summer day, Zheng Haixia found a letter in her mailbox. The handwriting on the envelope was upright and powerful, and the sender was a fan named Xu Qinghua.
She opened the letter, and the words inside were like a clear spring, flowing in her heart. Xu Qinghua poured out his love for her in the letter, and those words were like shining stars, lighting up the night sky in Zheng Haixia's heart.
Zheng Haixia was shocked, she didn't expect that there would be a man who would silently pay attention to her and admire her for so many years. In those years, she fought the court, while Xu Qinghua silently supported in the stands. He never bothered her, he just guarded her in his own way.
Moved to her heart, Zheng Haixia decided to write back to Xu Qinghua. In the letter, she expressed her willingness to become friends with him and let them get to know each other better. Since then, they have exchanged letters frequently, sometimes exchanging e-mails.
Time passed in the letters, until 2009, Xu Qinghua wrote a letter again to confess. Those sincere words made Zheng Haixia understand a man's persistence and persistence. Her heart was full of emotion and joy, and she was finally willing to open the door of her heart and accept this sincere love.
On a sunny day in 2010, Zheng Haixia and Xu Qinghua received the marriage certificate that represented the eternal commitment under the witness of many relatives and friends. To celebrate this momentous occasion, they set up 66 sumptuous tables to entertain every guest. Zheng Haixia's leaders also attended one after another to send their best wishes to the couple.
In 2010, Zheng Haixia and Xu Qinghua's life trajectories finally converged. They received the proof of the promise and the vows – the marriage certificate. In order to celebrate this important occasion, they decided to hold a grand wedding, with 66 tables and invited relatives, friends and leaders of Zheng Haixia.
On that day, the sun shone throughout the banquet hall, as if dancing for the happiness of the couple. The leaders have sent their blessings to them, hoping that their married life will be as sunny and brilliant as their careers.
The life after marriage is like a warm picture, Xu Qinghua takes care of Zheng Haixia with his maturity and care. Although he is 5 years older than Zheng Haixia, the age gap has not become a barrier between them. On the contrary, it is this age difference that makes them cherish each other more and make their lives more harmonious and happy.
Of course, there will always be some imperfections in life. Due to the long-term struggle on the court, Zheng Haixia suffered from a severe lumbar disc herniation, which made her originally straight waist pole gradually bend, even to the point of affecting daily life.
Not only that, but her legs were also battered, bent so much that she could barely walk for long periods of time. This kind of pain is unimaginable to ordinary people. What is even more regrettable is that she has been married to her husband for many years, but due to physical factors, she has never been able to have children of her own. This is undoubtedly a great pity for any woman who craves the warmth of family.
In Zheng Haixia's basketball career, she has been fighting for the cause of the Chinese women's basketball team with perseverance and great enthusiasm. Even after retiring, she did not give up this career, but chose to continue to operate and dedicate her all to the Chinese women's basketball team.
Zheng Haixia's dedication and diligent attitude have not only won the respect and love of fans, but also become a valuable asset for the Chinese women's basketball industry. Her dedication and efforts not only made the Chinese women's basketball team stand out on the international stage, but also let people see the hope and future of China's sports industry. Her story inspires more people to work hard for the development of sports in China.