Under the stars in Dubai, Alisil Umair once again proved that he is not only incredibly fast, but also determined to continue to sprint to the finish line. The young athlete from Xinjiang, China, at the 2024 Asian Youth Athletics Championships, reached the top for two consecutive days in a manner that was almost beyond the reach of his opponents, completely igniting the atmosphere of the scene.
On the first day, Elisil crossed the line in the men's 400m track with a time of 45.53 seconds, which not only greatly updated his personal best, but also set new records for the Xinjiang adult men's 400m and the national junior men's 400m. With such a result, one can't help but ask, how did this young man do it? Could it be that he has an engine in his leg?
On the second day, he did not slow down, but won again in the mixed 4×400m relay race with teammates Wang Yalun, Li Yiqing and Liu Yinglan. They won the championship with a time of 3:22.46, which was not only a technical victory, but also a team spirit victory. In the relay race, each baton is like a slow motion in a movie, and the audience can clearly see the determination and the light in the eyes of each competitor.
Throughout the Asian Youth Championships, the Chinese team showed amazing strength, sending a total of 34 players, the oldest is 20 years old, and the youngest is only 15 years old. Not only did they show their strength in the men's events, but they were not far behind in the women's events, such as the women's 3000m and women's 100m, the latter of which broke the Asian junior record.
Coming back to Elisir's performances, his results were not accidental. Since joining the Sports Training Team of the Autonomous Region Sports Bureau in December 2022, Alisier's results have been refreshed again and again. Coach Zhang Yang witnessed his growth and was full of expectations for his future. Zhang Yang said, "Elixir has brought us surprises every time he participates. His potential is far from being realized, and we are confident that he will break new records in more tournaments as time goes on. ”
And Elisier's goal is not only the Asian Youth Championships, although there is still a distance from the standard line of the Paris Olympics, but at his current rate of progress, it is not far from that goal. Every game, every training, he's moving towards his dream.
Overall, Alisir Umaier's winning streak is not just a personal accolade, but an accolade for the entire team, his hometown, and all those who support him. From an ordinary trainee to a champion standing on the international stage, Elisil has proved with his sweat and perseverance that no matter where you come from, as long as you have dreams and hard work, victory will eventually belong to you.
As the night deepened, the lights in Dubai seemed to be celebrating the players of Alisil and the Chinese team. Next year, when they set off again, we have reason to believe that these lights will shine even brighter.