Wei Qiuyue was born in a well-off family in Tianjin. At that time, it was the golden age of the Chinese women's volleyball team, and the popularity of volleyball in China was unprecedentedly high. Wei Qiuyue's parents are both avid volleyball fans, and little Wei Qiuyue often watches volleyball games with her parents, and subtly has a strong interest in this sport.
Since she was a child, Wei Qiuyue has shown superior height conditions and stands out among her peers. With expectations for their daughter's future, her parents sent Wei Qiuyue to the volleyball preparatory class of Tianjin Junior Sports School.
The coaches initially believed that with Wei Qiuyue's height advantage, she should be suitable for playing the main offensive or secondary offensive position. However, after a period of observation and attempts, they found that Wei Qiuyue's personality was not very suitable for these offensive positions.
The coaches are keenly aware that Wei Qiuyue's calm personality, flexible mind and unhurried characteristics make her more suitable to play the position of "setter", which is known as the brain of the team.
This decision had a profound impact on Wei's career. At the age of 12, Wei Qiuyue officially entered Tianjin Sports School. It was here that she began to systematically learn volleyball skills, laying a solid foundation for her future career.
Wei Qiuyue trained hard and constantly improved her technical level and tactical understanding. At the age of 15, Wei Qiuyue's talent was discovered by Coach Lin Nan of the National Youth Team.
This marks the official start of her career and the first step towards a wider stage. In 2004, at the age of 16, Wei Qiuyue entered the national team and became a reserve talent for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Despite her youth, she has shown talent and potential that has led the coaching staff to have high hopes for her. Wei Qiuyue knew that this was just the beginning, and there were more challenges ahead of her.
With her love for volleyball and her vision for the future, Wei Qiuyue firmly embarked on her own volleyball road and moved forward towards her dream step by step. In 2004, 16-year-old Wei Qiuyue entered the national team and became a reserve talent for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
When she first joined the national team, she faced a huge challenge: the team was full of seasoned veterans, and she was the only newcomer. This huge contrast made Wei Qiuyue feel unprecedented pressure.
However, Wei Qiuyue was not knocked down by this pressure. She is good at thinking, has excellent physical condition, and although she is ordered to be in danger, she has shown good strength. During the treatment of the main setter Feng Kun in the United States, Wei Qiuyue entered the national team as a secondment and quickly adapted to the high-intensity training and competition rhythm.
With her outstanding performance, Wei Qiuyue became Feng Kun's right-hand man. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she finally fulfilled her Olympic dream by making her debut as a substitute.
This valuable experience allowed Wei Qiuyue to accumulate important competition experience and laid the foundation for her future development. However, the real challenge has only just begun. In 2009, when she began to prepare for the London Olympics, Wei Qiuyue, who was only 21 years old, shouldered the responsibility of the captain of the Chinese women's volleyball team.
This burden puts her under pressure, but it also inspires her sense of responsibility and mission. As the captain, Wei Qiuyue knows that she must not only command Ruo Ding on the field, but also become the spiritual pillar of the team off the field.
She began to train harder, working on her skills and leadership skills. At the same time, she is also learning how to better communicate and motivate her teammates to unite her team.
Wei Qiuyue's growth rate is amazing. From the substitute to the main team, and then to the captain, she used her strength to prove that the trust of the coaching staff was not wrong. Under her leadership, the Chinese women's volleyball team gradually came out of the trough and regained its self-confidence and combat effectiveness.
However, the career has not been all smooth sailing. After the 2012 London Olympics, Wei Qiuyue missed the new women's ranking list due to injury. This blow did not break her, but inspired her to fight stronger.
She chose to travel to Azerbaijan to continue honing her skills in a foreign country in preparation for her return to the national team. Wei Qiuyue's persistence and hard work show the qualities that a true female volleyball captain should have.
She interpreted the spirit of the women's volleyball team of "never give up" with practical actions, and also laid the foundation for her future return to the national team and create brilliance. Twists of fate are often unexpected.
After the 2012 London Olympics, Wei Qiuyue missed the new women's ranking list coached by Lang Ping due to injury. This blow did not break her, but inspired her to fight stronger.
Wei Qiuyue chose to go to Azerbaijan to compete in the Azerbaijan Super League and Champions League matches in a foreign country to continue to hone her skills. Two years later, the opportunity finally came. In 2014, the 28-year-old Wei Qiuyue re-donned the No. 7 jersey of the Chinese women's volleyball team and joined hands with head coach Lang Ping again.
The veteran duo teamed up with a wise coach and soon showed their incredible prowess on the field. The tacit cooperation between Lang Ping and Wei Qiuyue has injected new vitality into the Chinese women's volleyball team.
At the 2014 World Championships, the Chinese women's volleyball team won the first medal of the new century. This hard-won result boosted the morale of the whole team and made Wei Qiuyue see the hope of returning to the top of the world.
In the 2015 Women's Volleyball World Cup, a touching picture was frozen in everyone's memory. When the Chinese women's volleyball team won the match point, which was also the championship point, Lang Ping made a surprising decision: to replace the veteran Wei Qiuyue, who had just experienced a major injury.
Wei Qiuyue wore the No. 7 jersey, walked to the sidelines with firm steps, and cheered for her teammates on the field one by one. Although she is no longer the main force, her appearance has made the whole team feel very relieved.
At this moment, Lang Ping told Wei Qiuyue with actions: she will always be an indispensable member of the team. However, due to not playing for a long time, Wei Qiuyue struggled to find the rhythm of the game for a while, and failed to win the last point for two consecutive goals.
But Lang Ping, who was on the sidelines, was not in a hurry to replace Wei Qiuyue, because she was convinced of Wei Qiuyue's important role in the team. Sure enough, after missing twice, Wei Qiuyue gradually regained her senses.
She accurately connected Zhu Ting twice, and took advantage of Zhu Ting's absolute physical advantage to win the game steadily. The Chinese women's volleyball team finally won the World Cup, ending an 11-year championship drought.
The significance of this World Cup victory is extraordinary. It not only marks the return of the Chinese women's volleyball team to the top of the world after many years, but also an important symbol of the women's volleyball team entering a new generation of "platinum generation".
For Wei Qiuyue personally, this is the best reward for her years of perseverance and dedication. After the game, Wei Qiuyue shed tears of excitement. This is not only the joy of victory, but also the release of all these years of hard work.
Working with Lang Ping again allowed Wei Qiuyue to rediscover her position and value in the team, and also added a strong touch to the final stage of her career.
Rio 2016 could be the last Olympic trip of her career for 28-year-old Wei. After coming off the bench at the Beijing Olympics and regretting the London Olympics, Wei Qiuyue knew this was the perfect opportunity to bring her career to a successful conclusion.
In the Rio Olympics, Wei Qiuyue showed the strength and charm of "the most beautiful setter". Her calm temperament, flexible organizational ability and accurate passing provide a steady stream of opportunities for the Chinese women's volleyball team's offense.
As the setter in the team, Wei Qiuyue almost determines the playing style of the entire team, and every decision she makes affects the nerves of the whole team. In the competition, Wei Qiuyue performed well, especially in the face of strong opponents.
Her unwavering performance has instilled a strong sense of confidence in the whole team. Facing the strong Serbian team in the final, Wei Qiuyue was calm and calm, commanding steadfastly, and led the team to victory step by step.
When the last ball landed and the Chinese women's volleyball team won the Olympic gold medal, Wei Qiuyue fell on the court excitedly. She had waited for this moment for too long. From the substitute for the Beijing Olympics, to the regret of the London Olympics, and then to the pinnacle of Rio, Wei Qiuyue used her persistence and hard work to perfectly interpret the "spirit of women's volleyball".
This gold medal is not only an affirmation of Wei Qiuyue's personal recognition, but also a reward for the efforts of the entire Chinese women's volleyball team for many years. It marks the return of the Chinese women's volleyball team to the top of the world, and it is also the highest moment of Wei Qiuyue's career.
At the press conference after the game, Wei Qiuyue said with tears in her eyes: "This gold medal is the best reward for all our efforts. Her eyes were full of love for volleyball and anticipation for the future.
This moment is not only Wei Qiuyue's personal victory, but also the perfect embodiment of the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team. The gold medal at the Rio Olympics drew a perfect end to Wei Qiuyue's career.
She proved with her practical actions that as long as she doesn't give up, she will definitely be able to realize her dreams. Wei Qiuyue's story will forever inspire later volleyball players and inherit the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team never giving up.
In 2017, Wei Qiuyue announced her retirement, ending her illustrious volleyball career. This decision has left many fans feeling reluctant, but they are more hopeful that the decorated veteran can start a new chapter in his life.
Just a month after retiring, Wei Qiuyue married Yuan Lingxi, an assistant teacher who was 6 years older than her. It turned out that this relationship has long been an open secret, but the two have always prioritized national honor and chose to deal with it in a low-key manner.
Now, they can finally walk into the palace of marriage hand in hand. This marriage is the best reward for their long-distance love run for many years, and it also opens a new page in Wei Qiuyue's life.
In 2020, 32-year-old Wei Qiuyue ushered in another important moment in her life - she was happy to have a precious son. Wei Qiuyue, who became a mother, had more tenderness in her eyes, but her love for volleyball did not diminish at all.
She often shares her volleyball experience on social platforms, and also discusses her future plans for her children with fans. This balance showcases Wei Qiuyue's multiple roles as an athlete, wife, and mother, and also allows fans to see her richer life.
Although she retired and left the field, Wei Qiuyue did not stay away from her volleyball career. In 2023, she served as the vice president of the Tianjin Youth Federation and continued to contribute to the cause of volleyball.
This new identity gives Wei Qiuyue the opportunity to pass on the experience she has accumulated over the years to more young people, while also promoting the development of volleyball in different ways.
Wei Qiuyue's story tells us that elite athletes can still shine in other areas of their lives after retirement. She has successfully transformed from a star on the court to a happy wife and loving mother, while continuing to work hard for her passion for volleyball.
Wei Qiuyue has proved with her actions that the spirit and values of athletes can be reflected and inherited in all aspects of life. Looking back on Wei Qiuyue's volleyball career, from entering the national junior team at the age of 15 to retiring at the age of 29, she participated in the Olympic Games three times and witnessed the ups and downs of the Chinese women's volleyball team.
As setter and captain, she led the team through the slump and eventually returned to the top of the world. Wei Qiuyue's story is not only the growth history of an athlete, but also a vivid interpretation of the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team.
With her persistence and hard work, she showed the spiritual core of "never give up". From the substitute at the Beijing Olympics, to the regret at the London Olympics, to the gold medal at the Rio Olympics, Wei Qiuyue's every step was full of hardships and sweat.
Even after retiring, Wei Qiuyue is still contributing to the volleyball career. She served as the vice chairman of the Tianjin Youth Federation and continued to inherit the spirit of the women's volleyball team. By sharing her volleyball experience through social platforms, she passed on her experience and wisdom to more young people who love volleyball.
The legend of Wei Qiuyue will forever be engraved in the history of Chinese volleyball. Her story inspires more young people to chase their dreams, and also allows the world to see the spiritual heritage of the Chinese women's volleyball team.
Wei Qiuyue has spent her life exemplifying what true sportsmanship is, and her legacy will continue to inspire every generation of volleyball players to come.