The 2024 World Aquatics Championships is about to kick off in Doha, Qatar, and CCTV's "Sports Express" announced the list of the highly anticipated Chinese diving team at noon. The World Championships will be the last stop for the Chinese diving team to prepare for the Paris Olympics, and the list includes not only the return of veterans, but also a 13-year-old rising star.
Veterans are back, and new stars are making their debut on the World Series stage
The most eye-catching feature of the Chinese diving team's roster is the return of veterans Xie Sicheng and Cao Yuan. The 27-year-old chose a period of recuperation after the Tokyo Olympics and faded out of the national team. However, he made a strong comeback last year, finishing second in the men's singles 3m springboard at the National Championships and earning himself a place at the World Championships. Xie Sicheng said frankly that although the recovery time is short, he will go all out for the World Championships and try his best to dance every move. For the double Olympic gold medallist, the goal of the World Championships is naturally to win the title, however, he also emphasises the importance of the competition process, saying that he needs to master every aspect of the process.
Cao Yuan, who is about to be 29 years old, is also one of the focal points of this World Championships. After undergoing shoulder surgery in February last year, Cao Yuan took a half-year break, but the speed of his comeback was eye-popping. At the national championships at the end of the year, he not only successfully won the third place in the men's 10-meter platform, but also won himself the qualification for the World Championships. Cao Yuan has three Olympic gold medals and is expected to compete in his fourth Olympic appearance this year. For Cao Yuan, the World Championships will be an important competition to test his form, and it is also a stage for the final preparations for the Paris Olympics.
Challenging the Olympic events, new stars are emerging
In addition to the return of veterans, the Chinese diving team has also signed up for two non-Olympic events, including Zheng Jiuyuan, who will compete in the men's one-meter springboard competition. This decision has attracted a lot of attention, because the one-meter springboard is not an official Olympic event, but Zheng Jiuyuan will show his strength at the World Championships. At the same time, Olympic champion Zhang Jiaqi and rookie Huang Jianjie will join hands to compete in the mixed double 10m platform, which is also the first gold medal in the diving event of the World Championships. This novel project has attracted the attention of many spectators, and it will be highly anticipated to see if Zhang Jiaqi and Huang Jianjie can make history in the mixed pair 10m platform.
The selection of these two non-Olympic events not only demonstrates the Chinese diving team's talent discovery and training, but also provides the team members with the opportunity to train themselves in different events. Zheng Jiuyuan, a participant in the one-meter springboard, will meet new challenges in this competition, and the combination of the mixed double 10-meter platform is even more exciting. There may be strategic considerations behind this decision, and it also makes the whole World Championships more colorful.
Prepare for the sprint, and show the fighting spirit in the state of battle
At present, the Chinese diving team is preparing intensively, and they will make the final sprint in Beijing. Of the 13 athletes competing at the World Championships in Doha, 12 are Olympic champions, including six. This large and powerful team not only brings together rich experience, but also represents the brilliant achievements of China's diving industry. However, even more eye-catching is 13-year-old Huang Jianjie, a young rising star who will be the dark horse of this World Championship.
In the intense preparation, every member of the team is going all out to achieve the best results in the competition. For both veterans and rising stars, this tournament has a special meaning. The veterans may be looking to continue their illustrious diving careers, while the rising stars are trying to prove themselves on the world stage. The whole process of preparing for the war is not only a summary of past efforts, but also an unremitting pursuit of future goals.
The key to the World Championships and the key stop for the Chinese diving team's preparation
The World Championships in Doha is not only an important competition for the Chinese diving team, but also the last stop of the Paris Olympic Games. The team needs to test their strength on this stage, check and fill in the gaps, and prepare for the final sprint for the upcoming Olympic Games. This world championship will become a stage for the Chinese diving team to baptize itself, and it is also an opportunity to show the overall strength of the team and adjust tactics. Twelve of the 13 Olympic champions will face off here, both as a mainstay of the team and as role models for future generations. In this huge team, experience and fresh blood are blended to form a team that is both profound and dynamic.
In the list of the World Championships, the selection of two non-Olympic events highlights the strategic thinking of the Chinese diving team. Zheng Jiuyuan's non-traditional choice to participate in the men's one-meter springboard competition may contain the team's attempt to diversify its cultivation. The skill and difficulty of the one-meter board is relatively low, but it also provides a platform for rookies to practice. This decision could mean that the team is not only focused on the official Olympic events, but also on the potential of developing new talent in other competitions.
On the other hand, the establishment of the mixed double 10-meter platform has added a lot of color to the entire World Championships. Olympic champion Zhang Jiaqi and rookie Huang Jianjie have teamed up, a combination that is rare in the history of diving. The first gold medal in this event also made the competition even more engaging. For spectators, they are able to witness new changes beyond traditional sports, and for athletes, it is an opportunity to show their chemistry and strength in different partners. The establishment of the mixed double 10-meter platform not only broadens the level of competition, but also injects new elements into diving.
In the process of preparing for the competition, the Chinese diving team not only strives for perfection at the technical level, but also conducts all-round training in psychological quality. There is no shortage of Olympic champions in this team, but each athlete faces their own challenges. For veteran Xie Sicheng, his comeback means readjusting to the pressure and environment of the game, while young Huang Jianjie will need to stabilize his mindset in his first World Series appearance. This kind of cross-generational communication and challenge is not only a healthy competition within the team, but also a process of common growth.
The World Championships, as the last stop of the Olympic selection, are very important for the Chinese diving team. The whole team will test their strength and weakness in this high-level arena and make final adjustments for the Olympic Games. At the same time, however, it is also a stage full of uncertainties. The best teams from other countries will also compete here, and their form and strategy will also be in the spotlight. The Chinese diving team needs to find its own advantages in the fierce competition and seize every opportunity.
For the whole world, the performance of the Chinese diving team in this event will affect the hearts of countless followers. Whether it is the return of a veteran or the emergence of a rookie, it will become the focus of heated discussions among the media and fans. In this sports feast, it is not only a contest of skills, but also a dialogue between youth and experience, tradition and innovation.
However, sporting events are always full of uncertainties, and no one can be 100% sure of victory. Even if the Chinese diving team has won many gold medals in the past, this does not mean that future victories are certain. Players from other countries also have excellent strength and willpower. In this competitive environment, every athlete needs to be humble and always maintain the respect of their opponents, because the beauty of sports is that there are unknowns.
The ending is suspenseful, and the beauty of diving continues to bloom
Approaching the opening of the World Championships, the preparation of the Chinese diving team has entered the final sprint stage. This energetic and energetic team, whether it is a veteran or a rising star, is working hard for the country and themselves. And the audience will also usher in a feast that belongs to the beauty of diving. On the field in Doha, the Chinese diving team will compete fiercely with the world's strongest teams, presenting a visual feast for the audience and arousing people's love and pursuit of sports. And who will end up having the last laugh and become the focus of the season can only be revealed in the moments of the game. In this feast of the beauty of diving, the world will witness the glorious moment of this team.