A little girl grew from a corner of the volleyball court to the much-anticipated captain of the Chinese women's volleyball team, and finally won one after another on the field of life. Wei Qiuyue's name is definitely not unfamiliar to volleyball fans. From the training ground of Tianjin Sports School to the venue of the London Olympics, and then to the new role in life, she can be said to be full of twists and turns and moving. How did Wei Qiuyue get to the pinnacle of life step by step?
Wei Qiuyue is a coquettish name on the volleyball court, she began in 1999, when she was only 11 years old, and was selected to Tianjin Sports School because of her outstanding height. A little girl, sweating on the volleyball court every day, at that time, she may not know how much glory awaits her in the future.
In 2004, Wei Qiuyue's volleyball talent got a bigger stage and was selected for the Chinese women's volleyball national junior team, and also entered the Tianjin women's volleyball team. Since then, her volleyball career has been destined to be extraordinary. In the Tianjin women's volleyball team, she struggled with the team and constantly honed her skills and will.
In 2006, a turning point came. At that time, Feng Kun, the main setter of the Chinese women's volleyball team, went to the United States for treatment due to injury, and Wei Qiuyue, who was only 18 years old, was favored by head coach Chen Zhonghe, and her fate was closely bound to the national team from then on. You see, isn't this the legendary "opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared"?
Wei Qiuyue's performance in the national team can be described as "amazing". In 2007, she followed the national team to the Swiss Women's Volleyball Classic, and her ruthless and decisive style helped the Chinese team win the runner-up. In the subsequent World Women's Volleyball Grand Prix, she worked hard with her teammates until although she was the runner-up, she won the ticket to the Beijing Olympics.
In 2008, she was appointed as the captain of the Chinese women's volleyball team by Cai Bin. This important responsibility is a recognition of her ability and an affirmation of her personality charm. But the good times didn't last long, and in the next few years, the Chinese women's volleyball team encountered a trough, especially in the 2012 London Olympics, where the defeat with the Japanese team made fans across the country feel heartache.
In the game, Wei Qiuyue's tears broke the hearts of many people. She once cried bitterly in front of the camera, and at that moment, she almost gave up. However, the support of her family and her own spirit of not admitting defeat made her choose to continue to persevere. This persistence is not only the love of volleyball, but also the persistence of one's dreams.
In 2013, Lang Ping returned, and Wei Qiuyue rediscovered herself under the guidance of Lang Ping, and her volleyball career also ushered in a second spring. Lang Ping's tactical adjustment and humanized management have made her and her teammates' state fully recover. In 2015, Wei Qiuyue led the Chinese women's volleyball team to win the World Cup, which is not only an affirmation of her personal efforts, but also the best reward for the unremitting efforts of the entire team.
The good times don't last long, and the career of a sports athlete is always accompanied by injuries. As she grew older, Wei Qiuyue's body began to have frequent problems, especially a knee injury, which was undoubtedly fatal for a setter. In 2017, Wei Qiuyue had to make the difficult decision to retire. Her retirement is not only a summary of her career, but also an expectation for a new life.
After retiring, Wei Qiuyue did not completely leave the volleyball court, she moved behind the scenes, began to try coaching, and also enjoyed the happiness of family life. Her marriage to her lover Yuan Lingxi was blessed by Lang Ping, and at the wedding, the tears of the two women's volleyball veterans touched countless people.
You see this is Wei Qiuyue's life, from a small volleyball girl, to a leader of the national team, to a sweaty coach, every step is so firm. She told us that no matter what kind of difficulties we face, as long as we have perseverance and courage, we can always create our own brilliance at different stages of life.
Wei Qiuyue is about dreams, perseverance and transformation. Not only did she win glory on the volleyball court, but she also showed a different style at every stage of her life. From an innocent little girl to the leader of the national team, to a happy family hostess, Wei Qiuyue uses her own experience to tell us: face challenges, face them bravely, and choose wisely at turning points. Everyone has different problems and choices in life, but as long as we maintain our love for life and the pursuit of our dreams, we can always find our own piece of sky in challenges.