One day in 2005, Tian Liang unexpectedly received a cold notice -- he had been expelled from the national diving team because of his "excessive involvement in commercial activities."
This sudden news shook his heart like a thunderbolt in the clear sky, and he really couldn't predict the ever-changing reality.
Once upon a time, this talented athlete who rose to fame at a young age won the favor of the national team with his outstanding athletic talent at the age of 14. At that time, he was tall, handsome, and full of vitality, and became a star of hope for the future of the country in one fell swoop.
Under the careful cultivation of the famous coach Zhou Jihong, he gradually emerged for countless days and nights, he sweated like rain on the training ground, paid unimaginable efforts and finally, in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, he made a splash, won the gold medal in diving, and has since been honored as the "Prince of Diving".
In the 2004 Athens Olympics, Tian Liang made another effort and successfully won the gold medal. At that moment, the warm applause and flickering magnesium lights from the audience seemed to put him in a dream, and he couldn't extricate himself for a long time.
He puffed up his chest, stood out from the crowd, fought for the honor of the country, and was proud of the prosperity of the motherland However, who would have expected that at this peak moment, his mentality had quietly changed As time went by, Tian Liang gradually indulged in commercial activities and entertainment venues, and his once pure and flawless original intention was gradually swallowed up by money and vanity.
This verdict undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the image of the "Prince of Diving" in the hearts of all audiences, and made this hero who once won glory for the country withdraw from the scene, which made people sigh.
At that time, Tian Liang's name resounded in the sky, and Guo Jingjing, who was also the "Queen of Diving", went hand in hand, and the two were known as the "Bright Jingjing" combination, invincible in the arena and advertising industry, and no one was invincible.
However, the starting point of all this glory came from a seemingly insignificant "Lotus Cup" diving competition.
In that hopeful year of 1992, Tian Liang, who was only 14 years old, left his hometown and set foot in Baoding, Hebei Province, thousands of miles away from his hometown in Chongqing, to participate in this amateur event with Guo Jingjing, who was also young.
On the field, these two teenagers showed extraordinary talent, and their outstanding performances attracted the attention of the national team coaching staff, and since then, they have formed an indissoluble bond with the national team and opened a new chapter in their lives.
Although he came from different hometowns, in the arduous training process day after day, Guo Jingjing, who was two years older than Tian Liang, always cared for this "little follower", patiently answered his doubts, and gave him advice.
Tian Liang repaid this intimate friend like a sister with a passionate mental state, and the two gradually became inseparable, whether in the pool or on the playground, they are the best partners, swaying the sweat of youth between land and water.
With the continuous improvement of the competition results, the "Bright Crystal" combination has also won the favor of many sporting goods advertisers. In the process of shooting the advertisement, their tacit understanding was breathtaking, and the scene was full of vitality and heroic, which brought high exposure and reputation to the brand.
However, the smooth development of their careers did not let their guard down, but made them more determined in their beliefs. In the face of the temptation of Vanity Fair, they always keep a clear head, stick to their original intentions, and move forward persistently.
Just as Tian Liang and Guo Jingjing supported each other and their careers were thriving, a turning point quietly came, changing the trajectory of their fate. As sought-after athletes, they have naturally become the object of invitation from advertisers.
In particular, the combination of "Bright Crystal" has brought endless imagination and huge commercial value to brand owners.
At first, they were only invited to shoot commercials for sporting goods, and the scenes were mostly sports-related. However, the allure of money is irresistible, and their sunny and handsome image soon attracted the attention of more brands, and they began to get involved in fashion clothing, drinks and other fields of endorsement.
The richness of advertising revenue is far beyond what Tian Liang once imagined. He gradually became intoxicated with this way of making money quickly, began to become restless, and his training attitude became more and more loose, and he could no longer reproduce the desperate Saburo state of the past.
In the past, he was the most diligent and hard-working "training maniac" in the national team, taking every action seriously to the point of almost obsession, and regarded diving as the whole of life.
However, now that he has fallen into the fog of the "celebrity effect", he wears gorgeous clothes every day, the jade tree is in the wind, and the warm atmosphere of being praised by everyone makes him crazy, as if he has been poisoned and sinks into this feeling! The advertising business is endless, and the income is rising, Tian Liang naturally lives a carefree and prosperous life, and even begins to frequently go in and out of the entertainment and sports circles, for fear of missing any great opportunity to earn fame and wealth.
However, the world's most famous people do not always retain their fame, and no one can stay young and energetic forever. With his tenacious fighting spirit and sincere love for sports, Tian Liang created the glorious moment of reaching the highest podium of the Olympic Games.
However, when he was completely lost in the spotlight and money, and could no longer find the firm belief he once had, the door to the national team was quietly closed.
On that day full of judgment in 2005, Tian Liang stood alone outside the training ground, looking at those familiar scenes with emotion. This was the happiest and happiest place for him, but now, he could only wait and see, and everything was no longer relevant to him.
He recalled countless times the moment when he won the Olympic gold medal – the cheers of the audience were deafening, the lights flashed brightly, the host excitedly announced his name, he proudly straightened his back, fought for the honor of his country, and was immensely proud of the prosperity of his country.
The glory and pride of that moment are truly indescribable.
When and where did he abandon this firm belief and glory? How did the temptation of money and fame pull him step by step from the glorious hall into the abyss? Tian Liang's heart was full of remorse, but at the same time, he also knew that everything was irreparable.
The consequence of going off track is that it will be forgotten by the world overnight.
As a professional athlete, he has long since died in name only, and he is destined not to set foot on the field again. The once heroic "Prince of Diving" passed away like this, making all the spectators who were looking forward to his glory again sigh.
Since then, he has been just an insignificant "entertainment star".
Since leaving the national team, the first thing Tian Liang has done is to sign a contract with Hong Kong Emperor Entertainment Co., Ltd. to become a full-time and challenging actor. This was supposed to be a new chapter in a new stage of his life, but fate seemed to play a big joke on him!
Despite his handsome appearance and toned physique, and his love for sports, his talent in the performing arts is somewhat unremarkable.
In the past, where was his heroic, agile and elegant demeanor on the field? Now he seems to have become old-fashioned and sluggish overnight.
has been in the entertainment industry for more than ten years, and to this day, he is still unknown, compared with the prosperous and radiant "Prince of Diving" back then, it is simply a world of difference.
It is no wonder that the national team of that year would mercilessly expel him from the team, and as a professional athlete, Tian Liang's reputation has been wiped out.
6. May you regain your past innocence and persistence, and no longer lose your way in life
Time flies, and the glory of the past will eventually be covered by the dust of the years. We can only sincerely wish Tian Liang that he can continue to move forward in the entertainment industry, and do not give up easily, and also hope that he can rediscover the meaning and value of life on this new track.
After all, the heroic, brave and resolute "Prince of Diving" was also the glory of Tian Liang himself. We look forward to him being as passionate as he was back then, picking up that innocent and persistent original intention again, and even on another stage, he will be able to shine and shine brightly.
After all, he is still young and strong, and the opportunity has not yet had time to dissipate, as long as the direction is not completely deviated, there must still be a chance to rise again.