«——【Preamble】】 ——»
The legend of China's table tennis generation is Wei Qingguang, but he chose to retire during the most tense period.
But what we didn't expect was that he joined Japan, not only changed his name, but also became a Japanese coach, and after the audience knew about it, they were all calling him a "traitor".
So, why did Wei Qingguang become a Japanese citizen? What happened to Wei Qingguang in the end?
«——【Wei Qingguang's Legendary Experience·】——»
Wei Qingguang, a table tennis prodigy born in Nanning, Guangxi, has shown extraordinary skills and a boundless love for the sport since he was a child.
However, fate did not seem to favor the young athlete. When he was 11 years old, a sudden hepatitis disease crushed his immature body and cast a shadow on his athletic career.
In the face of the invasion of the disease, Wei Qingguang did not choose to retreat, but fought to the death with his indomitable will and tenacious fighting spirit.
After a period of treatment and recuperation, he returned to the table and began to train hard. Although his body has not fully recovered, he has shown amazing perseverance and determination.
With his love for table tennis and unremitting efforts, Wei Qingguang's skills have become increasingly sophisticated and have emerged in domestic and foreign competitions.
In 1987, he played with his teammates in the men's doubles World Cup, where he reached the final and set the pinnacle of his career.
This achievement not only proves his strength, but also shows his indomitable spirit to be reborn in the face of adversity.
Wei Qingguang's legendary experience lies not only in his brilliant achievements on the court, but also in the extraordinary courage and perseverance he showed in the face of adversity.
He has interpreted the true meaning of "never give up" with his actions, inspiring generations of young athletes to chase their dreams, even if the road ahead is full of thorns, but also to move forward bravely and create their own legends.
«——【Reasons for becoming a Japanese citizen】——»
In 1991, Wei Qingguang, who was only 31 years old, chose to retire and ended his sports career.
After retiring, he did not stay away from table tennis, but engaged in promoting exchanges and cooperation between China and Japan in the field of culture.
He hoped that through sports as a bridge, the understanding and friendship between the two peoples would be enhanced. However, when he had the idea of returning to the game, he was met with practical obstacles.
For various reasons, he was unable to rejoin the Chinese national team, and the Japanese team was also cautious about his joining.
Faced with this dilemma, Wei Qingguang made a difficult and courageous decision after careful consideration - to become a Japanese citizen.
This decision is not only based on personal development considerations, but also based on his infinite love for table tennis.
He understands that only by obtaining Japanese citizenship can he continue to compete in Japan and realize his dream of returning to the ring.
At the same time, he also hopes to take this opportunity to contribute to the table tennis cause of China and Japan. However, Wei Qingguang also made it clear that he would never represent Japan in the Chinese team.
This reflects his deep affection and infinite respect for the motherland. Despite being in a foreign country, his heart has always been closely connected to his homeland.
He hoped that through his own efforts, he would build a bridge of friendship between the two countries and promote exchanges and understanding between the two peoples.
Wei Qingguang's decision to become a Japanese citizen, although it caused some controversy at the time, was a difficult and correct choice from his point of view.
Instead of being trapped by reality, he faced challenges with a positive attitude and fought for his dreams and ideals. This kind of courage and determination is worthy of learning and admiration from each of us.
«——【Achievements in Japan】——»
After becoming a Japanese citizen, Wei Qingguang was not satisfied with the status quo, but devoted himself to the table tennis career with more enthusiasm.
He quickly made a name for himself in the Japanese table tennis scene, winning wide acclaim from Japanese fans for his unique technical and tactical style and excellent game performance.
In important tournaments such as the Asian Cup, Wei Qingguang showed his excellent skills and brilliant courage, defeated strong opponents many times, and won valuable honors for the Japanese team.
His outstanding performance not only won respect for himself, but also injected new vitality into the development of Japanese table tennis.
As he grew older, Wei Qingguang gradually shifted his focus to coaching.
With years of experience and a deep understanding of table tennis, he quickly became the head coach of the Japanese national team and cultivated a new generation of table tennis talents.
Under his careful guidance, the Japanese table tennis team has shown a number of outstanding young players, such as Misei Ito, Takaki Niwa and so on.
These players have not only made great strides in their skills, but have also improved in terms of mental quality and competition experience.
Their superior performance in the international arena has impressed the table tennis world all over the world, and also made the Chinese team feel unprecedented pressure.
Wei Qingguang's achievements in the Japanese table tennis world are not only his personal honors, but also his outstanding contributions to the development of Japanese table tennis.
With his own practical actions, he interprets the professionalism and dedication of an excellent athlete and coach.
His success has also pointed out the way forward for those young people with dreams, inspiring them to pursue excellence and create their own brilliance.
«——【Controversy over returning to China to do business in his later years·】——»
Wei Qingguang has had great success in the Japanese table tennis scene, but as he gets older, he begins to think about his future.
After careful consideration, he made an unexpected decision - to leave Japan and return to his hometown of Nanning, Guangxi, to open a table tennis goods store.
This decision caused some controversy and criticism at the time. Some have questioned whether he intends to return to China to do business in order to earn money from Chinese fans.
This statement is undoubtedly a slander and slander of Wei Qingguang's personality.
In fact, Wei Qingguang's decision to return to China to do business was more out of his attachment to his hometown and his love for table tennis.
He hopes to open a professional table tennis supplies store in his hometown to provide high-quality equipment and services for local fans, and also contribute to the development of table tennis in Guangxi.
In the face of doubts and criticism from the outside world, Wei Qingguang has always remained calm and rational. He didn't respond in any way, but treated every customer with humility and courtesy, as always.
In his shop, both ordinary fans and professional players can feel his love and dedication to table tennis.
Although Wei Qingguang's decision to return to China to do business in his later years has caused some controversy, we should not generalize, let alone speculate about his personality and motives.
Everyone has the right to pursue their own ideals and dreams, and Wei Qingguang chose to return to his hometown and open a table tennis supplies store, not only out of personal interest and hobbies, but also based on his infinite love for table tennis.
«——【Current Situation·】——»
As a former outstanding athlete and coach, Wei Qingguang has a unique understanding and insight into table tennis.
He hopes that through his own efforts, he can provide more people with high-quality table tennis equipment and services, so that more people can enjoy the fun and benefits brought by this sport. This spirit of selfless dedication is worthy of learning and admiration from each of us.
«——【·Conclusion·】——»
In general, Wei Qingguang's life is the epitome of a legend. He used his practical actions to interpret the professionalism and dedication of an excellent athlete and coach.
Whether it is at the peak of his sports career or at the low point of his life, he has always maintained his love and dedication to table tennis.
This spirit has inspired generations of young people to pursue their dreams and create their own brilliance.
Information sources:
1. Global Network - "Wei Qingguang: They Make the Bridge of Sports Connect the World - Remembering Chinese Coaches Active Abroad"
2. Guangxi News Network - "The Olympic Champion Was Ordered to Move Out of the "Champion Building" Wei Qingguang's Housing Turmoil"
3. The first person to win an Olympic gold medal became a Japanese citizen, trained disciples to compete with China, and now returned to China to make money
4. Wei Qingguang - Sogou Encyclopedia