The rise of the Chinese women's volleyball team is inseparable from groups of hard-working athletes. With their tenacious perseverance and tenacious will, they have written brilliant achievements on the field and won the infinite admiration of the Chinese people. And in this team, Zhu Ting is undoubtedly the most shining star.
Zhu Ting: The tenacious character of a peasant girl
Zhu Ting was born in an ordinary rural family in Zhoukou City, Henan Province. Both parents are ordinary farmers who are engaged in farming, and their families are not well-off. But Zhu Ting has shown extraordinary stature and tenacity since she was a child, which may be inextricably linked to her farm background.
At the age of 13, Zhu Ting had grown to a height of 1.78 meters. The physical education teacher discovered her potential and suggested that her father send Zhu Ting to a sports school in Zhoukou City. At first, Zhu Ting's father was a little hesitant, after all, his daughter was leaving her hometown and her future was uncertain. But he still chose to support his daughter's dream.
Life in the sports school is not easy, Zhu Ting has to run, roll, and fall to the ground every day to train. "Every day after running, my heart hurts terribly. Zhu Ting recalled. But she never gave up, relying on tenacious perseverance to survive little by little. It is the simple nature of the farmer that gave birth to Zhu Ting's indomitable character.
Lang Ping's cultivation gave birth to Zhu Ting to bloom
In 2013, Lang Ping served as the head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team and included Zhu Ting in the national team squad. This was another important turning point in Zhu Ting's life. Under the guidance of Lang Ping, Zhu Ting has been polished and forged in an all-round way.
At that time, Zhu Ting's killer feature was a high-point attack, but the offensive line was single, and the first pass and defense were shortcomings. Lang Ping has comprehensively cultivated Zhu Ting from strength training, offensive means to one-pass serve and blocking. Zhu Ting said frankly that without Lang Ping's careful guidance, she would not be where she is today. "Director Lang is my teacher, mother, and friend. ＂
Lang Ping has high hopes for Zhu Ting. After the 2014 World Championships, Lang Ping spoke highly of Zhu Ting in an interview: "Zhu Ting's offensive level has far surpassed me, and she may become one of the best players in the world." This is undoubtedly a great affirmation of Zhu Ting.
Brilliant achievements create an immortal legend
Under the leadership of Lang Ping, Zhu Ting has gradually improved in the international arena and has achieved one impressive record after another.
In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Zhu Ting helped the Chinese women's volleyball team win the Olympic gold medal again after 12 years, and won the Olympic women's volleyball MVP and the best main attack awards. In 2019, she won the World Cup MVP award for the second consecutive year and became a person. In the same year, she was also awarded the Big Ben Award for the "Ten Outstanding Athletes of the World for the Heratles Award".
In 2021, Zhu Ting and Zhao Shuai jointly served as the flagbearers of the Chinese sports delegation at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, and Zhu Ting was also the first female flag bearer. In 2023, she won the Europa League with Scandic and was named in the Serie A team. In 2024, Zhu Ting helped Scandic win the Serie A runner-up.
These brilliant achievements have witnessed Zhu Ting's emergence in the international volleyball arena. With her tenacious struggle, she has written a rare legend and become the pride of volleyball in China and even the world.
Stay abroad and work hard to climb the peak
In addition to playing for the national team, Zhu Ting also boldly tried the life path of staying abroad and working hard. Since 2016, she has started her career abroad.
From 2016 to 2019, Zhu Ting played for the Turkish Vakifer Bank women's volleyball team, helping the team win the Turkish Super League, Turkish Cup, Champions League and Club World Cup. Since 2022, she has joined the Serie A powerhouse Scandic women's volleyball team, and assisted the team to win the Europa League last season.
Encounters in overseas leagues have not always been smooth sailing. Zhu Ting was omitted from the poster by the club during the celebration, causing dissatisfaction among fans. But she was never crushed by difficulties, but overcame everything with a stronger will. It is this tenacious fighting spirit that has won Zhu Ting the respect of fans at home and abroad.
The Chinese women's volleyball team is gradually rising
Zhu Ting's road to foreign countries has set an example for more Chinese women's volleyball players. In recent years, the Chinese women's volleyball team has set off a "tide of staying abroad".
In addition to Zhu Ting, Ding Xia, Miao Yiwen, Shi Bingtong, Liu Yanhan, Duan Fang, Li Yao and other national players have joined overseas leagues one after another. Their outstanding performances in the national team and league have won the favor of overseas clubs.
These overseas players bravely shoulder the burden in a foreign country and forge ahead in a high-level league. They have conquered foreign coaches and fans with their strength and become the core force of their clubs. They have also accumulated valuable playing experience overseas, laying a solid foundation for the future of the national team.
Hand in hand to achieve brilliance
Zhu Ting's wonderful performance is just a microcosm of the glory of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Behind her, there were also Yuan Xinyue, Zhang Changning and other national players standing proudly and fighting side by side with Zhu Ting.
In 2024, Yuan Xinyue will sign with the Turkish Super League powerhouse Wakifu Bank, becoming another Chinese player to join the top league after Zhu Ting. Zhang Changning's form has also made great progress, and she is expected to regain her main position in the World Women's Volleyball League.
The future of the Chinese women's volleyball team will be even more exciting. With Zhu Ting and other pioneers, groups of rising stars catching up, and the enthusiastic support of fans at home and abroad, the Chinese women's volleyball team will surely be more brilliant in the international arena.