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At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the Chinese women's basketball team made history and won the Olympic silver medal for the first time. As the captain, the 28-year-old Zhan Shuping contributed 10 points and 2 rebounds in the finals, becoming the focus of the domestic basketball world.
However, fate is unpredictable. Just a year later, she suffered a serious knee injury during a training session that tore her cruciate ligament and was forced to retire in 1994.
The blows of life followed. In 2003, her 39-year-old husband Fu Wei died of a sudden cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, leaving her and her 6-year-old son Fu Hao.
The female player who once dominated the court is now a single mother.
In 1964, Zhan Shuping was born in an ordinary family in Dalian, Liaoning Province. Her childhood was unusual, and when she was four years old, during the Cultural Revolution, her mother was sent to work in the countryside.
In order to take care of her young daughter, her mother decided to take Zhan Shuping with her. In the days in the countryside, although Xiao Zhan Shuping couldn't help much, she unconsciously exercised her body and laid the foundation for her future basketball career.
In 1976, the "Cultural Revolution" ended, and the spring breeze of reform and opening up blew all over the land of China. This year, 12-year-old Zhan Shuping won with 1. With an astonishing height of 8 meters, she was photographed by the Shenyang Army Physical Engineering Team and opened her basketball career.
In the sports team, Zhan Shuping met the stern coach Jiang Tianbao. In the face of high-intensity training, many teammates complained, but Zhan Shuping never complained, but redoubled her efforts.
Whenever the prescribed training is over, she always stays alone to practice and hone her basketball skills.
Zhan Shuping recalled: "At that time, I had one belief - to win glory for the country. I train every day until my legs are weak and my palms are blistered, but I never cry bitter. Because I know that this is the only way to get closer to the dream.
This dedication quickly made Zhan Shuping stand out. In 1982, at the age of 18, she was selected for the national youth team and won the Asian Youth Championships in the same year.
This experience gave the young Zhan Shuping a taste of victory and strengthened her determination to move forward.
In the next six years, Zhan Shuping honed her skills in the youth team, participated in many domestic and foreign competitions, and accumulated rich experience. Finally, in 1988, 24-year-old Zhan Shuping successfully realized her dream and officially joined the Chinese national women's basketball team.
However, the road to achieving the dream has not been easy. In the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Zhan Shuping, who had just joined the national team, failed to get the opportunity to play, so she could only sit on the sidelines and cheer for her teammates.
Still, the experience didn't dampen her confidence, but fueled a stronger desire to prove herself at the next Olympics.
"I was a bit disappointed not to be able to play that time." Zhan Shuping recalled, her eyes flashing with determination, "But I told myself that this was just the beginning.
I want to prove that I am qualified to stand on the Olympic stage.
In this way, with her love for basketball and her desire for Olympic glory, Zhan Shuping trained harder in the next four years and worked tirelessly for her Olympic dream.
Her efforts would bear fruit at Barcelona 1992 and be the highlight of her career.
In 1992, the Barcelona Olympics came as scheduled. The 28-year-old Zhan Shuping led the Chinese women's basketball team on the journey as the captain. This team, known as the "Golden Generation", brings together many famous women's basketball players such as Zheng Haixia, Wang Fang, and Liu Qing.
Zhan Shuping knows that this is the stage she dreams of, and it is also the best opportunity to prove herself.
In the game, the Chinese women's basketball team showed amazing strength and team tacit understanding. Under the leadership of Zhan Shuping, they passed all the way and finally successfully advanced to the finals. Although they failed to win the championship in the final, winning the silver medal has created the best record of the Chinese women's basketball team in the Olympic Games.
In the finals, Zhan Shuping contributed 10 points and 2 rebounds, and she averaged 5 points per game throughout the event. 5 points and 1 rebound. 8 pcs. This outstanding performance not only proved her strength as a captain, but also showed her consistent performance at critical moments.
Standing on the podium, looking at the rising five-star red flag, Zhan Shuping burst into tears. "At that moment, I felt like it was worth it. I have won honours for my country and fulfilled my Olympic dream.
She recalled, her voice filled with pride and emotion.
The success of the Olympics catapulted Zhan Shuping to fame, and she quickly became a well-known and loved basketball player among domestic fans. However, she didn't stop moving forward.
After returning to China, Zhan Shuping continued to shine in the domestic league. Playing for the Shen women's basketball team, she led the team to win the championship in the National Women's Basketball League for three consecutive years and became a well-deserved leader of the women's basketball team.
However, just as Zhan Shuping's career climbed to the top, a twist of fate quietly came. In 1993, during a routine training session, Zhan Shuping accidentally sprained herself, resulting in a serious tear of the cruciate ligament in the knee joint.
At that time, she endured severe pain and continued to train until she could not stand, and was carried off by her teammates for medical treatment.
"At the time, I just thought my knee hurt so badly, but I didn't expect it to be so bad." "I was bent on recovering quickly and continuing to compete, but I didn't expect this injury to be a turning point in my career.
Despite aggressive treatment, the injury never fully recovered. In 1994, 30-year-old Zhan Shuping had to make a difficult decision - officially announcing her retirement.
"When the coach told me I might never be able to compete in high-intensity competitions again, I felt like the sky was falling." Zhan Shuping said, a hint of gloom flashed in her eyes, "Basketball is my life, I don't know how I can continue without it."
However, the stubborn Zhan Shuping was not defeated by fate. She quickly adjusted her mindset and decided to continue her basketball dream in a different way. In the same year, she accepted the position of assistant coach of the youth women's basketball team of the Shen Department and began her coaching career.
At the same time, she also enrolled in the basketball major of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education to better prepare for the future coaching career.
"It was a difficult decision to retire, but I told myself that it wasn't the end, it was a new beginning." Zhan Shuping said firmly, "Since you can't play on the court, then continue to contribute to the Chinese basketball cause off the court."
In this way, Zhan Shuping opened a new chapter in her life. Her basketball journey didn't end there, but continued in another form. Her role has changed from player to coach, but her love for basketball has remained the same.
In 1995, 31-year-old Zhan Shuping ushered in an important moment in her life. She tied the knot with Fu Wei, a basketball player who has been in love for many years. Fu Wei is also an excellent basketball player, playing for the Liaoning team as a center.
The combination of the two seems to be a perfect match on the basketball court, attracting many blessings.
Two years after marriage, Zhan Shuping ushered in another highlight moment of her life. In 1997, she gave birth to her son Fu Hao, and the small family was happy. In the same year, Zhan Shuping's career also ushered in a new development, and she was promoted to the head coach of the Shen women's basketball team, officially opening a new chapter in her coaching career.
"At that time, I felt that I was the happiest person in the world," Zhan Shuping recalled, with a gentle glint in her eyes, "With my own family and a thriving career, I felt that my life was perfect."
However, the happy days did not last long. In 2003, a bad news suddenly struck and shattered Zhan Shuping's peaceful life. Fu Wei, who was supposed to be a strong husband, died suddenly of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases at the age of 39.
39-year-old Zhan Shuping suddenly became a widow, and 6-year-old Fu Hao lost his father.
"During that time, I felt like the whole world was falling apart," Zhan recalled, tears welling up in her eyes, "I didn't know how to raise my children on my own, and I didn't know how to face the future."
But I knew that I had to be strong, for my son, and for myself.
During these difficult days, Zhan Shuping devoted all her energy to her work and her son. She coaches the team during the day and takes care of her son at night, often too busy to take care of herself.
However, fate seems to favor her again.
In 2007, in a game, Zhan Shuping met basketball referee Jiang Tongbiao, who was four years younger than her. Jiang Tongbiao had long admired Zhan Shuping and took the initiative to find an opportunity to talk to her.
From basketball to daily life, to personal ideals, the two gradually became acquainted.
Faced with Jiang Tongbiao's pursuit, Zhan Shuping was hesitant at first. "What worries me the most is how my son feels," Ms. Zhan said, "and he just lost his father, and I'm not sure if he will be able to accept a new father."
However, Jiang Tongbiao's sincerity touched Zhan Shuping. He not only cared about Zhan Shuping, but also regarded Fu Hao as his own. Under Jiang Tongbiao's careful care, Fu Hao gradually accepted this "new father".
In 2008, after careful consideration, 44-year-old Zhan Shuping decided to enter the marriage hall again. After marriage, Jiang Tongbiao fully supported Zhan Shuping's career and took the initiative to take care of the family.
In order to allow Zhan Shuping to devote herself to the basketball career, Jiang Tongbiao even decided not to have any more children of her own and gave all her love to Fu Hao.
"He gave me the courage to start over," Zhan Shuping said, her eyes full of gratitude, "With his support, I can devote myself to basketball without worries."
Every time I see his love for Fu Ho, I feel like the luckiest person in the world.
Zhan Shuping's story, from the peak to the trough, and then to rebirth, is like a life journey with ups and downs. She used her strength and courage to get back on her feet in the face of adversity, not only continued to pursue her basketball dream in her career, but also found new happiness in life.
This experience also made her cherish the happiness in front of her more and work harder to contribute to the cause of Chinese basketball.
After retiring, Zhan Shuping did not drift away from the basketball career. Instead, she poured her experience and passion into coaching and quickly made her mark in the coaching world.
In 1998, in her second season as the head coach of the Shen women's basketball team, Zhan Shuping led the team to win the runner-up in the National Women's Basketball League. This achievement seemed to give her great encouragement, and in 1999 and 2000, she led the team to the First Division championship for two consecutive years.
In 2002, the China Women's Basketball League was officially established. Zhan Shuping led the Shen women's basketball team to participate in the first competition, and although she failed to win the championship, she still won the runner-up by a narrow margin, second only to the strong Bayi team.
This achievement not only proves Zhan Shuping's coaching ability, but also wins her wide recognition in the industry.
However, a routine physical examination in 2013 made Zhan Shuping's coaching career face a turning point again. She was diagnosed with a serious heart condition and had to take a break from the Shen women's basketball team.
But Zhan Shuping didn't stop there. In 2014, Xinjiang decided to form a women's basketball team, and she accepted the challenge without hesitation.
Zhan Shuping recalled: "At that time, many people thought I was crazy, and I didn't want to let Shen Bu's good conditions go, and went to a place with a weak basketball foundation. But I feel like that's where I can play my part.
In the preparation process of the Xinjiang women's basketball team, Zhan Shuping gave full play to her network advantages and successfully invited Ma Zengyu, Qiu Siyue, Sun Yajing and many other basketball celebrities who originally planned to retire to join.
In 2015, the Xinjiang women's basketball team was officially established, and Zhan Shuping served as the head coach.
Under her tutelage, the Xinjiang women's basketball team has risen rapidly and has achieved excellent results in the WCBA league many times. In 2018, Zhan Shuping switched to the Bayi women's basketball team, once again showing her coaching talents, leading the team to the 2018-19 WCBA runner-up.
In 2019, she led the team to win the gold medal in the 7th Military World Games, winning honor for the Chinese women's basketball team.
Zhan Shuping's coaching talent has been widely recognized. In 2022, she was selected to the five-member coaching pool of the national team, and in 2023, she was selected to the North Division coaching staff for the main draw of the WCBA All-Star Game, further proving her important position in the basketball world.
"My role has changed from player to coach, but my love for basketball has never changed," says Zhan proudly, "and it gives me a great sense of satisfaction to be able to pass on my experience to young players and watch them grow."
I hope to contribute to the development of the Chinese women's basketball team.
In 2024, Zhan Shuping ushered in her sixtieth year. Despite being over 60 years old, she is still active in the front line of basketball and contributes to the development of Chinese basketball.
In addition to her busy work, she does not forget to enjoy life, often having dinner with her husband Jiang Tongbiao, and strolling the streets, showing an ordinary woman's yearning for a better life.
What makes Zhan Shuping very pleased is that her son Fu Hao has not only inherited her basketball genes, but also made remarkable achievements on this road. With her encouragement and support, Fu Hao officially stepped into the professional arena in 2013.
Today, the 2.05-meter-tall big man has become a star player of the new generation of Chinese men's basketball team, and has repeatedly achieved great results in the international arena.
"Every time I see my son's wonderful performance on the court, I think of what I was like back then," Zhan Shuping said with a smile, her eyes shining with pride, "I am proud of him and I am happy for the future of Chinese basketball."
Looking forward to the future, Zhan Shuping is still full of enthusiasm and expectations. "Basketball has given me so much and it's time for me to give back," she said. As long as I have a breath left, I will continue to contribute to the cause of Chinese basketball.
I hope to cultivate more outstanding basketball talents and make Chinese basketball shine more brightly on the international stage.
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