In a corner of the gymnasium, in the dim light, a woman wearing a Chinese women's volleyball training uniform is concentrating on the volleyball.
The dull sound of the ball hitting the ground echoed over the court, and this woman was the former "Chinese women's volleyball team" - Wei Qiuyue.
In the trajectory of her life, volleyball is not only her profession, but also the carrier of all her dreams and emotions.
However, even the brightest stars have moments when they are obscured by the clouds.
In Wei Qiuyue's volleyball career, she also experienced a low period, when she seemed to be drifting away from the glory on the volleyball court.
The starting point of the return to the national team
March 2014 was an epoch-making turning point in Wei Qiuyue's volleyball career.
After being forced to leave the national team for a while, she finally had the opportunity to return to the national team. This return means more to her.
It not only marks the restart of his career, but also symbolizes another testament to his deep love for the sport of volleyball.
In the days of returning to the national team, Wei Qiuyue's training schedule was extremely heavy.
Every day, she is the first to arrive at the training ground and the last to leave.
Under Lang Ping's guidance, Wei Qiuyue's training content is highly targeted, designed to help her overcome her shortcomings in previous competitions while strengthening her strengths.
Lang Ping's training for Wei Qiuyue is both strict and meticulous, from technical movements to competition strategies, everything is covered, and every training is full of challenges.
In Lang Ping's eyes, Wei Qiuyue is not only a player, but also a gem that can be carved.
Lang Ping is well aware of Wei Qiuyue's potential and her love for volleyball, so she spares no effort to provide support and guidance to Wei Qiuyue.
On the training ground, Lang Ping often stood on the sidelines, carefully observing Wei Qiuyue's every move, and after completing each training task, she would give detailed feedback, pointing out the areas that needed to be improved, and at the same time giving encouragement without hesitation.
In between trainings, Lang Ping would have one-on-one communication with Wei Qiuyue to discuss technical issues and even psychological adjustments during the game.
These in-depth exchanges not only helped Wei Qiuyue improve her skills, but more importantly, helped her build a firmer game mentality and self-confidence.
Lang Ping has a lot of experience and she knows how to give the right guidance and encouragement to her players when it matters most.
Mindset change and growth
Under Lang Ping's careful guidance, Wei Qiuyue's volleyball skills and mentality began to undergo significant changes.
Daily training is not only a challenge to physical ability, but also a tempering of mental quality.
Lang Ping's training regimen for Wei Qiuyue is designed to improve her performance on the court, including improving the accuracy of her serves, enhancing the power of her smashes, and improving her timing judgment for blocking.
During the training, Lang Ping particularly emphasized the role of the setter on the field, not only the passing at the technical level, but more importantly, how to play the role of the setter in organizing and commanding in the game.
Over time, Wei Qiuyue's technical deficiencies have gradually been compensated, her setter skills have become more proficient, her passes have become more and more accurate, and her leadership and on-court scheduling skills have also improved significantly in training and games.
In Lang Ping's tactical system, Wei Qiuyue's role is becoming more and more important, she is not only the technical pillar of the team, but also the spiritual pillar.
In October 2014, with the arrival of the World Championships, Wei Qiuyue and the players of the Chinese women's volleyball team went through a long period of intense and fulfilling preparations.
In the pre-match tactical meeting, Lang Ping gave spiritual encouragement to the players, and at the same time placed high hopes on Wei Qiuyue, whose performance was regarded as the key to the Chinese women's volleyball team's good results in this competition. Wei Qiuyue is well aware of her responsibilities, and every pass she makes on the field and organizes an attack is particularly important.
During the game, Wei Qiuyue appeared as the starting setter, and her performance on the field was exemplary.
Whether it is a key setter against a strong team, or a stable performance in a critical moment of the game, Wei Qiuyue has shown good skills and excellent game wisdom.
Her performance not only inspired her teammates, but also earned the respect of her opponents. With the deepening of the game, the Chinese women's volleyball team passed all the way and finally won the silver medal at the World Championships.
This achievement is not only an affirmation of the efforts of the Chinese women's volleyball team, but also the best proof of Wei Qiuyue's personal ability and comeback success.
At the award ceremony, when Wei Qiuyue stood on the podium with her teammates, she held the shining silver medal in her hand, and at this moment, all the hard training, all the challenges and efforts were transformed into unparalleled glory.
The master-apprentice relationship of mutual achievement is deep
The encounter with Lang Ping, for Wei Qiuyue, is far more than the regular communication and guidance between a coach and an athlete.
Over time, this relationship has evolved into a deep mentor-apprentice relationship, full of mutual respect and trust.
Under the guidance of Lang Ping, Wei Qiuyue's volleyball skills and game wisdom have been significantly improved, and all these improvements point to the same goal - to strive for more honors for the Chinese women's volleyball team in the international arena.
In 2015, as the Women's Volleyball World Cup approached, Wei Qiuyue and the players of the Chinese women's volleyball team entered an intense preparation stage.
In the process of preparing for this year, Lang Ping was more strict with Wei Qiuyue, and in every training and every game, Lang Ping paid close attention to Wei Qiuyue's performance and gave guidance and suggestions in time.
In Lang Ping's tactical system, Wei Qiuyue plays a crucial role, not only to ensure the accuracy and speed of passing, but also to make the right judgment in time during the game to guide the team forward.
After a period of hard training and preparation, the Chinese women's volleyball team finally ushered in the 2015 Women's Volleyball World Cup. In the course of the game, Wei Qiuyue's outstanding performance became one of the key factors for the Chinese women's volleyball team to win the championship.
Her steady play on the court, whether it is the transition between attack and defense or the handling of key moments, shows her strength and composure as a world-class setter.
In the end, under the leadership of Lang Ping, the Chinese women's volleyball team won the championship of the Women's Volleyball World Cup, which also became an important milestone in Wei Qiuyue's career.
Immediately afterwards, the preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics once again brought together the players of the Chinese women's volleyball team. On an international stage like the Olympic Games, every athlete faces tremendous pressure and challenges.
Under the guidance of Lang Ping, Wei Qiuyue and her teammates have continuously improved their skills and teamwork skills through countless training and running-in.
During the Rio Olympics, the Chinese women's volleyball team experienced ups and downs, but it always burst out with amazing combat effectiveness at critical moments.
Wei Qiuyue's stable performance in the game once again proved her value, her accurate setter and ability to grasp key moments helped the Chinese women's volleyball team finally win the gold medal, which was also another highlight moment of Wei Qiuyue's career.
The support and achievement of love
The story of Wei Qiuyue and Yuan Lingxi began when they were 15 years old, when the two met by chance, and since then they have been together for decades.
This early encounter, over time, evolved into a deep and unwavering emotion. In every challenge and low point encountered in Wei Qiuyue's career, Yuan Lingxi was by her side, silently supporting and encouraging her in his way.
Although Yuan Lingxi's career may not be as glamorous in the eyes of the public as Wei Qiuyue, his position in Wei Qiuyue's heart is irreplaceable.
In important moments in Wei's career, such as preparing for the World Series, overcoming injuries and mental challenges, Yuan has always been able to give her the support she needs most in her unique way.
His companionship is not only in life, but also in being able to understand Wei Qiuyue's love for volleyball and desire for victory.
In Wei Qiuyue's memories, behind the laughter after every victory and the tears after every defeat, there is Yuan Lingxi, who is her strong backing.
As time passed, Wei Qiuyue reached the peak of her career under Lang Ping's guidance, and her relationship with Yuan Lingxi matured.
However, because Wei Qiuyue devoted most of her time and energy to her volleyball career, the marriage between the two never came to fruition.
Until the year when Wei Qiuyue retired, Lang Ping began to "urge marriage" out of concern for her and happiness in life. Lang Ping is not only a great coach, but also a far-sighted elder, she hopes that Wei Qiuyue can have a warm family after retiring and can enjoy other happiness in life besides volleyball.
With Lang Ping's encouragement and a series of matchmaking, Wei Qiuyue and Yuan Lingxi finally decided to enter the palace of marriage. On the day of the wedding, Wei Qiuyue and Yuan Lingxi made a commitment to each other in the presence of relatives and friends, opening a new chapter in their lives.
This moment, for Wei Qiuyue, is not only a successful end of her career, but also a new beginning of her personal life.
After marriage, Wei Qiuyue devoted more time and energy to the family, and she and Yuan Lingxi jointly managed their own small world, enjoying every sweetness and happiness brought by life.
The beauty and prospect of life
After retiring, Wei Qiuyue did not choose to leave her lifelong passion for sports, but instead turned this passion into a new mission - to use her influence and experience in Tianjin Sports Vocational College to cultivate future sports talents.
Her daily work is no longer to fight her opponents on the volleyball court, but to provide students with knowledge, skills, and life guidance in the classroom and office. As Vice Dean, Wei Qiuyue is responsible not only for the administrative management of the college, but also for the supervision of teaching quality, the development of student training plans, and the development planning of sports programs.
Under the leadership of Wei Qiuyue, the volleyball team of Tianjin Sports Vocational College has achieved remarkable results, and she inspires every student with her own experiences and stories, telling them that as long as they work hard, there is no dream that cannot be achieved.
After training, Wei Qiuyue often shares with students her career experiences, including how to stay calm in competitions, how to deal with failures and challenges, etc.
Her sincere sharing deeply touched many young students and inspired their love and pursuit of volleyball and even sports.
In terms of personal life, Wei Qiuyue's life is also full of happiness and joy.
The married life with Yuan Lingxi is plain and warm, and the two have experienced the process of going from acquaintance to acquaintance to living together together, and every step is solid and powerful. After entering the marriage hall under the urging of Lang Ping, their relationship was even more stable.
And as time passed, Wei Qiuyue and Yuan Lingxi ushered in the crystallization of their love - a healthy and lovely child, which brought endless joy and new responsibilities to their lives.
As a mother, Wei Qiuyue passed on her love for sports and passion for life to her children unconditionally.
She hopes that her children will grow up in a loving and supportive environment, and that they will be able to stay firm no matter which path they choose in the future.
The family atmosphere created by Wei Qiuyue and Yuan Lingxi is full of warmth and encouragement, and they often do various outdoor activities together, enjoy family time, and integrate their love of sports into their daily lives.
- Qu Yiping, Li Yang." Every champion is spelled out"--Interview with Wei Qiuyue, former captain of the Chinese women's volleyball team[J].People's Weekly,2023(21):60-61