On the volleyball court, every smash is a collision of tactics and strength, and every block is a contest of will and skill. And on this passionate stage, Zhu Ting and Jin Ruanjing, two superstars of the women's volleyball team, wrote their own legends with their sweat and struggle. Zhu Ting's perseverance and Jin Ruanjing's perseverance are the most vivid interpretation of the spirit of volleyball.
Zhu Ting, a star who has risen rapidly under the guidance of Lang Ping, has a strength and aesthetics in every jump she makes on the court. At Rio 2016, her soaring smash was like an arrow weaving between opponents' defences, and every score made the crowd's blood boil. Under her leadership, the Chinese women's volleyball team led all the way and finally won a 3:1 victory and won the Olympic gold medal. Zhu Ting won the MVP with her extraordinary performance, she is not only the scoring champion, but also the soul of the court.
Zhu Ting's brilliance has not been smooth sailing, and her career has also experienced injuries and adversity. But after every fall, she can always get up with a stronger attitude, and this mental strength is admirable. Zhu Ting's story tells us that no matter how difficult it is, as long as you have a firm belief, victory will eventually belong to you.
In South Korea, the story of Kim Softgyong has also inspired countless people. Although she did not lead the Korean women's volleyball team to the top podium of the Olympic Games, her perseverance and unremitting struggle on the court made her the Olympic MVP. Jin Ruanjing's smashing is precise and powerful, her back-row defense is as solid as a rock, and her love and devotion to volleyball have infected every audience.
Now, when we learn that Jin Ruanjing is about to wave goodbye to his career, we all feel sorry for the retirement of this women's volleyball player. The retirement ceremony and all-star game planned by the Korean Volleyball Association for Kim Jong-kyung will undoubtedly become a major event in the history of volleyball. Zhu Ting is expected to attend as her "follower", which is not only the highest respect for Jin Ruanjing, but also a manifestation of the deep friendship between the two top athletes.
Zhu Ting's absence since the Tokyo Olympics has had an impact on the Chinese women's volleyball team. Her comprehensive ability on the court and leadership off the court are difficult to replace the Chinese women's volleyball team. And the retirement of Jin Ruanjing also left a huge vacancy for the Korean women's volleyball team. The absence of both stars is a severe test for their respective national teams.