On the historic day of May 26, 2023, the atmosphere of the day was full of solemnity and anticipation, and this day will surely become a shining page in the history of badminton.
At this moment, Mr. Li Yongbo thoughtfully walked towards the podium of the press conference, his steps were full of confidence and firmness, as if he had stepped out of his love and dedication to the badminton career.
First of all, what we see is Fu Haifeng's resolute and unyielding face. The player, who once served as the leading figure of the Chinese men's singles, has won numerous honors for his country in many international competitions, and his presence undoubtedly makes this grand event even more important.
Next, Xu Chen's eyes that shone with the light of wisdom were unforgettable. This player, known as the "little magician of badminton", has shown extraordinary strength and grace both on and off the court.
As a representative of the Chinese badminton world, Zhao Yunlei's heroic and sassy figure also attracted everyone's attention. Her performance is like a sword, and her tenacious fighting spirit is worth learning and learning from all athletes.
Finally, the appearance of the "Super Men's Doubles" combination Wang Xin undoubtedly pushed the atmosphere of the scene to the climax.
Accompanied by so many star players, Mr. Li Yongbo explained his unique understanding of the 3V3 event to the guests in the audience with full enthusiasm.
He firmly believes that champions require not only extraordinary skills, but also mental tenacity.
Only with this determination and courage can we turn danger into victory in the fierce competition.
Mr. Li Yongbo's sonorous speech won warm applause from the audience, which undoubtedly inspired everyone present and made them full of infinite expectations for the future of 3v3 events.
Back in time to the late 80s of the 20th century, a passionate and romantic love story unfolded. At that time, the young and handsome Li Yongbo was playing in the provincial sports work team, and Xie Ying was a core member of the famous rhythmic gymnastics team at that time.
According to the regulations at the time, although the two teams were training in the same training hall, in order to avoid unnecessary interference and influence, private contact between the two teams was strictly prohibited.
The management at the time even deliberately separated the two areas with a wooden wall to ensure that the regulations were strictly enforced.
However, the god of fate has woven a bond called the "red thread" for them at this moment. One day, Li Yongbo, who had just finished the national team competition, knew nothing about it, and pushed open the ancient wooden door without caring and walked into another unknown territory.
Faced with the sudden visit of this mysterious guest, although Xie Ying's heart was a little uneasy, she still remained calm and calm, and replied: "I am fifteen years old this year, and I belong to the monkey.
In this way, two young people who had never known each other in their lives began their first communication in such a unique way.
Li Yongbo's rich experience and cheerful and open-minded personality instantly attracted Xie Ying's attention and left an extremely deep impression on him.
However, despite being in the same training facility, for various reasons, their intersection was limited to this, and there was no more opportunity to get to know each other better.
Until that dark night, Xie Ying's dormitory suddenly fell into darkness, and she felt helpless and afraid.
Reminded by others, Xie Ying learned that the athletes of the badminton team have excellent skills in repairing electrical appliances. So, she did not hesitate to send a distress signal to Li Yongbo.
This was undoubtedly a rare opportunity, and Li Yongbo gladly accepted it and successfully repaired the fault.
Throughout the repair process, the hearts of the two seemed to resonate, and they both felt an unprecedented emotional experience and psychological fluctuations.
Li Yongbo is full of enthusiasm and sharp words, seemingly modest and low-key, but in fact he is deeply hidden.
Xie Ying, on the other hand, behaved generously and decently, gentle and lovely, both humble and polite, but also shrewd and capable. In this way, a seemingly insurmountable gap, with their efforts, was skillfully erected as a bridge of communication.
Since then, the connection between Li Yongbo and Xie Ying has become increasingly close, and the relationship between them has gradually sublimated. For Li Yongbo, pursuing Xie Ying has become the top priority in his life.
In 1991, Li Yongbo and Xie Ying's happy wedding marked the official opening of a new chapter in their lives. After marriage, Xie Ying resolutely gave up her original career and devoted herself to supporting her husband's career, working hand in hand with Li Yongbo to make unremitting efforts to realize her dream.
However, at this time, the challenges facing Li Yongbo have never been more severe. He had just taken over the coaching of the Chinese badminton team, but found that the team's situation was worrying and chaotic.
Over the past few years, the Chinese badminton team has suffered successive heavy defeats in major international competitions such as the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup.
What's even more frustrating is that at the 1992 Hiroshima Asian Games, the Chinese badminton team, which had created a glorious history, performed extremely badly, and this world-class team, which was once upon a time, suffered a humiliating defeat in the Asian Games, and the whole team could barely win seven bronze medals.
In the face of such a severe predicament, Li Yongbo felt like he was in prison and was struggling. He deeply felt the panic and discouragement that permeated the entire team, and even the team members lost confidence and motivation for the future.
This former army of kings is now divided like a plate of scattered sand.
At this critical moment of life and death, Li Yongbo showed unwavering determination and bold determination. He is well aware that if the status quo continues, the team will only sink deeper into the abyss, and that only bold and fruitful reforms can rejuvenate the Chinese badminton team.
Therefore, he did not hesitate to undertake a series of difficult and painful reform initiatives. First of all, Li Yongbo has carried out a comprehensive reform of the coaching team, vigorously introduced a group of energetic new forces, and injected new vitality and vitality into the national team.
Secondly, he resolutely abandoned the veterans who were past their prime, and instead focused on the younger generation of reserve players, especially in the women's doubles event.
This decision caused widespread controversy at the time, but Li Yongbo had his own judgment and determination.
At the same time, he is also committed to greatly improving the concept of discipline in the national team. As a former head coach, he has always been worried about the loose and procrastinating training style of the national team.
In order to completely change this situation, he personally ordered that all athletes must assemble by 6:45 in the morning, and anyone who was late faced severe punishment.
Once, a team member was late due to traffic congestion, and Li Yongbo confiscated his ticket on the spot as a punishment. The strength of this discipline is a slap in the face, which makes the players re-establish a strict sense of discipline.
After a difficult period of reform pains, in the third year of Li Yongbo's tenure as head coach, a group of carefully cultivated young players have finally gradually matured, and the glory of the past has begun to shine again.
In the glorious 1995 Sudirman Cup, the heroic Chinese team defeated four games in a row with an unstoppable momentum, and announced the victory over the Indonesian team that dominated the badminton world at that time with a glorious victory in four games, and won this incomparably honorable tournament championship! This "Lausanne Victory" that resounded all over the world made the voices at home and abroad that questioned the Chinese badminton team disappear, and also added a strong stroke to Coach Li Yongbo's career.
Then, in 1996, the golden duo of Ge Fei and Gu Jun won the long-awaited Olympic gold medal in badminton for the Chinese team at the Atlanta Olympics, ending a years-long gold medal gap.
In 1998, the Chinese women's badminton team successfully regained the Uber Cup, and in 2004, the men's badminton team won the Thomas Cup again, and the Chinese badminton team achieved the Grand Slam feat of the Sudirman Cup, Thomas Cup and Uber Cup for the first time!
After several years of hard work, Coach Li Yongbo finally led the national team back to the top and achieved new achievements! With his extraordinary wisdom and firm determination, he turned the tide and saved the Chinese badminton team on the verge of collapse, and also laid a solid foundation for the future development of China's badminton industry.
When the 15th wedding anniversary approached, Li Yongbo and Xie Ying decided to hold a grand celebration. For Li Yongbo, who is the coach of the national team, the athletes who have fought alongside him are undoubtedly his relatives.
They affectionately called Xie Ying "Sister Xie Ying", and Li Yongbo was respectfully called "Mr. Li Yongbo", which is enough to prove the deep friendship between them.
In order to remember this historic moment, Li Yongbo emphasized in the invitation letter that all guests attending must wear formal attire to express the highest respect for this "golden wedding" ceremony.
As soon as this request was announced, it caused heated discussions and concerns among the athletes.
For example, Miss Yu Yang, who specializes in women's doubles, usually shows herself as a "tomboy", and she doesn't know how to dress up for formal occasions.
Faced with such a dress code, she felt at a loss for a while, and couldn't even imagine herself wearing an elegant long dress.
At the same time, although the handsome and dashing Bao Chunlai is tall, he is also quite troubled by the choice of formal suits. After much deliberation, he decided to observe the dress styles of his other teammates before making an informed choice.
However, despite these hiccups in the preparation of the ceremony, in the end everyone threw themselves into the grand celebration in the best spirits.
In order to express the couple's deep respect and most sincere congratulations, each guest who came to the ceremony carefully selected and brought exquisite gifts, making the whole celebration scene filled with a joyful and warm atmosphere.
Whether it's a valuable cosmetics, a playful ornament, or a handwritten greeting card, every gift is imbued with the deep friendship of the giver.
When night falls, the unprecedented celebration finally begins. A couple who are full of joy welcome every distinguished guest and friend, and the smiles on their faces illuminate the entire venue like the warm sun of happiness.
Throughout the long and rich journey of married life, Mr. Li Yongbo and Ms. Xie Ying have always inspired each other, worked hand in hand, and relied on each other's strength to face the challenges of life together.
When they see the arrival of precious friendships and relatives and friends, they deeply feel the blessings and love from all sides, and this eternal care and wishes will accompany them through every stage of life.