Recently, the high-profile Winter Olympics gold medalist and Chinese skier Gu Ailing appeared at Harvard University, the world's top university, as a special guest speaker, to share her sports experience and life insights with the teachers and students present. This appearance not only showed her demeanor as an excellent athlete, but also showed the charm and confidence of Chinese culture with fluent Chinese greetings and thanks.
On the day of the speech, Gu Ailing wore simple and elegant sports attire, and the moment she stepped onto the podium, the venue resounded with warm applause. She smiled and greeted the audience in Chinese: "Hello everyone!" and then she introduced herself succinctly in English: "I am a skier from China, Gu Ailing. Such a combination of Chinese and English opening remarks not only reflects her respect for her native culture, but also demonstrates her communication skills as an international athlete.
In her speech, Gu Ailing used sincere emotions and vivid language to tell how she climbed to the top of the world step by step on the ski road. She talked about her love for ice and snow sports since she was a child, how she trained relentlessly with the support of her family, and her experience and growth in various domestic and international competitions. She also shared the challenges and difficulties she experienced in preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics, and how she overcame psychological pressure to finally win glory for her country at home.
In addition to the wonderful stories of her sports career, Gu Ailing also emphasized the importance of education. She mentioned that even in addition to intense training and competitions, she insisted on learning and constantly enriching herself. She encouraged the students to strive for excellence, both academically and in their passionates, with the courage to explore and innovate.
The most impressive thing is that at the end of her speech, Gu Ailing once again expressed her gratitude to the audience in Chinese: "Thank you for listening, thank you for the invitation from Harvard University." This move not only won warm applause from the audience, but also made her an outstanding representative of Chinese culture, showing the confidence and demeanor of Chinese athletes on the international stage.
Gu Ailing's speech at Harvard University is not only a review of her sports career, but also a kind of inheritance and promotion of Chinese cultural traditions. With her own experience and efforts, she has proved to the world the strength and charm of Chinese athletes, and has also made positive contributions to promoting cultural exchanges between China and the United States. Her success lies not only in winning an Olympic gold medal, but also in her ability to transcend borders, connect the world with sportsmanship and cultural confidence, and become a true global citizen.