The vicissitudes of life over the years have always inadvertently left a legend. In the history of Chinese volleyball, especially in the development of men's volleyball, there is such a golden age. From the late 90s to the early 2000s, the Chinese men's volleyball team was once brilliant, although it failed to make a breakthrough in the Olympic Games, but it was a hegemon in the Asian arena. In the 1998 Asian Games, the Chinese men's volleyball team showed an unforgettable fighting spirit in the fierce international confrontation, and finally stood on the top of Asia. It is in this context that Tang Miao, a young athlete who is hailed as one of the "twin stars of men's volleyball", began his volleyball career. The ruthlessness of fate did not let him go because of his light, and an accident ruthlessly removed him from the volleyball court, bringing endless changes to him and his family.
On a cool summer night in 2001, the Shanghai Indoor Stadium was brightly lit and full of people. In the semi-finals of the men's volleyball league, the Shanghai men's volleyball team faced a strong opponent, the Jiangsu team. The game did not have much practical significance for the Shanghai team, and even if they won all, they would not be able to reach the finals. But for Tang Miao and his teammate Shen Qiong, this is a stage to show their strength.
Coach Shen Fulin spoke in the solemn atmosphere in the locker room: "Tonight, I'm going to let some young people play, Tang Miao, Shen Qiong, are you ready?"
Tang Miao clenched her fists and looked firm: "Coach, I'm ready." ”
The atmosphere on the field is tense, and the strength of the Jiangsu team should not be underestimated. Soon after the game started, Shen Fulin decisively made adjustments and replaced Tang Miao and Shen Qiong. As soon as the two came on the court, they immediately began to change the rhythm of the game with full enthusiasm and tacit cooperation.
Tang Miao's accurate second pass assisted Shen Qiong to score a strong smash. The audience erupted in thunderous applause.
"Good ball!" Shen Qiong walked towards Tang Miao and high-fived in celebration.
The match entered a climax, and Tang Miao's trademark jump serve pierced the opponent's defense like a cannonball, winning a few points in a row. The Shanghai team was full of momentum and ended the season with a surprise victory.
After the game, fans and reporters surrounded the rising star Tang Miao, and his name began to be known by more people. Just as his career was about to take off, an accident in training dropped him from the top to the bottom. An accident, Tang Miao was seriously injured, and eventually paralyzed the lower half of his body.
Faced with the sudden blow, Tang Miao's life fell into despair. His mother and wife chose to leave because they could not bear the pressure of such a life. Only he is accompanied by the harsh reality. Tang Miao's life began to rely on a wheelchair, and his volleyball career came to an end, but his life story did not end there.
In the process of 15 years of rehabilitation and adaptation, Tang Miao has never given up hope for life. He tried to get married through the online platform, and although he repeatedly hit a wall, his persistence and optimism infected many people. In the end, Tang Miao decided to welcome his daughter through IVF, and the arrival of this little life brought new meaning and hope to his life.
"Whenever I see her, I feel like it's all worth it. Tang Miao said this in an interview, with a glint of fatherly love in her eyes. "Although I can't take her for a run and jump like other fathers, I will give her the best in my way. ”
In the community, Tang Miao has gradually found her place. He uses the computer to help his neighbors process documents and tell the elders of the community about his journey, conveying the spirit of perseverance. His story has inspired many, especially those who are also facing difficult situations.
As the years go by, Tang Miao's daughter gradually grows up, although his life is not as glamorous as expected, but with his efforts, he has regained peace and happiness. His relationship with his daughter grew closer, and he learned to feel every little detail of life with his heart, even though his body was still confined to a wheelchair.
Tang Miao once said: "Although I have lost the ability to stand, I have never lost the courage to move forward. "Although his life no longer has jumps and smashes on the volleyball court, he still plays an indelible role in other areas of his life.
Tang Miao's story is a poem about perseverance and hope. Under the merciless blow of fate, he did not choose to sink, but used infinite courage and determination to write another possible life. Although his life is not "perfect" in the traditional sense, his spirit and attitude give his life a special integrity and beauty. In this ever-changing world, Tang Miao used her own way to prove that the human spirit can transcend the limitations of the physical body. This is perhaps the most sincere victory in life.