On a well-known volleyball forum in China, a netizen exposed a photo of Zhao Ruirui, Yan Ni, and Wei Qiuyue, three female rankers, who will participate in an event together, which has attracted widespread attention. In the photo, the three of them are dressed in jerseys, holding their heads high in front of the stage, sharing their respective volleyball journeys, and their calm temperament and kind smiles are moving. Netizens commented one after another, some praised them as "the most outstanding blockers in the Chinese women's volleyball team in the new century", some sighed that "Yan Ni has appeared again after a long absence, and I look forward to her being more active", and some praised Zhao Ruirui for "her beauty has not diminished back then, and she is really envious of others".
Zhao Ruirui, the gold medalist of the 2004 Athens Olympics, is known as the "queen of the net" of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Not only is she tall, but she is also well-rounded, especially when it comes to transitioning at the net. Following her, Yan Ni rose to prominence, helping China win gold at Rio 2016 with her excellent blocking skills and perseverance, and her growth trajectory proves that late bloomers can achieve great things.
Wei Qiuyue's volleyball career is also legendary, since Feng Kun retired, she has carried the banner of setter and become the core of the new generation of Chinese women's volleyball team. From the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Wei Qiuyue has interpreted the professionalism of athletes with perseverance and hard work. Today, although the three have hung up their boots and retired, their demeanor and spirit on the volleyball court still inspire countless young people.
These three were once brilliant stars on the court, and now they have moved elsewhere, but they still inspire generations of women's volleyball girls with their stories and experiences. Such inspiring stories are constantly being written and sung on the new stage, and their names and achievements will forever be engraved in the glorious history of the Chinese women's volleyball team.