Quan Hongchan, the little girl who impressed countless people at the Tokyo Olympics, finally returned to her hometown recently, and many people must remember that amazing jump she taught the world, not only won the gold medal, but also made Chinese diving once again dominate the international stage, but do you know? The fluctuations she experienced were not only the joy under the aura of the medal, but also the complex psychology that came with fame
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When Quan Hongchan returned to the familiar small town from the glamorous competition scene, her life quietly changed, on the first day she ate, drank and had fun, and got together with family and friends, that kind of long-lost cordiality and warmth, it was really enviable, but on the second day, there was some blockage in my heart, this change in mood, like a roller coaster, fast and dramatic, next, I will take you into Quan Hongchan's mental journey, to see how this young girl finds her own direction in the ever-changing life
When Quan Hongchan finally stepped back to her hometown, she couldn't help but sigh: "It feels so good to go home!" On her face, with a bright smile, as if all the glory had disappeared, only the naughty and lovely girl remained, and after a long journey, she was finally able to get away from the pressure of the playing field, and greeted the familiar home-cooked food made by her mother, the warm eyes of her old neighbors, in this small city, she was still the carefree child, like many other children in the family, laughing uncontrollably, crazy, enjoying the simplicity and joy of life
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Behind every laughter, there will inevitably be shadows, after a period of calm, Quan Hongchan also began to feel the pressure that came quietly, as the champion of national attention, social attention soared instantly, so that she wanted to escape but could not escape, on social media, there were all kinds of comments, attention and onlookers, as if this little girl was no longer herself, but a star in the eyes of people, she experienced the price of fame, and sometimes even wanted to cover her ears to escape the noise
One day, Quan Hongchan walked on the street and met several enthusiastic fans, they were so excited that they took photos, asked for autographs, and even sent blessings, her heart was surging with indescribable complex emotions, "I really want to share my life with them, but I don't know what to say," Quan Hongchan described herself at the moment, she still smiled and interacted with them, trying her best to meet the expectations of fans, but ignoring the simplicity that she longed for in her heart
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As time passed, this external pressure gradually accumulated, seeing that children of the same age could still frolic in school, while she had to face endless work such as media, endorsements, interviews, etc., Quan Hongchan couldn't help but feel lost, and she confided her troubles to her friends: "Suddenly, everything changed, and I don't know how I should live under this kind of attention," in her eyes, what was once a happy sport now seems to have become a burden
At this moment, Quan Hongchan knows that she must not be crushed by external factors, after all, diving is her love, is the root of her dreams, she began to sort out her thoughts, the courage and love that she insisted on when she was young, still shining in the depths of her heart, in order to return to her original intention, but also to live up to the people who have always supported her, she is determined to learn to adjust her mentality
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Quan Hongchan began to focus on self-adjustment, she often set small goals for herself, focused on diving training, and worked hard to improve her skills, in the blue water, she felt the unparalleled relaxation and happiness, she felt the sense of accomplishment and interest that diving brought to her, "I enjoy this freedom, it makes me more determined to be in my position," she said
With this, Quan Hongchan also learned how to deal with various media, how to deal with psychological pressure, yes, although she is only 14 years old, she has shown a strong heart, the belief that she does not want to be swayed by the pressure of fame and fortune from the outside, so that she is more and more stable in her long-distance life, and by her side, countless supporters and friends have also become a strong pillar in her heart, and those moments of pouring out really make people feel the sincerity between people
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A few days later, the reporter found Quan Hongchan again and asked her how she felt about the change of her identity, she smiled slightly and said: "I don't want to be defined as a 'champion', but I hope I am still the girl who loves diving, simple and happy," In this sentence, we can hear her gradually clear voice, which is the courage to re-examine herself, and the firmness to know how to make trade-offs and gradually embark on a new starting point
Through Quan Hongchan's experience, we not only saw the growth process of a diving genius, but also saw the bravery and wisdom she showed under the interweaving of fame and fortune and pressure, she taught us that no matter where we are, maintaining our true self is always the most important thing, and there will always be ups and downs and fluctuations on the road of life, but as long as you keep in mind your original intention, learn to be more tolerant and understanding, you can find your own tranquility
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Quan Hongchan's story is undoubtedly a model of dreams, perseverance and growth, from a little girl to a world champion, every challenge in life is a tempering of her personality and character, I hope that in the future, she can continue to bravely pursue her dreams and bloom more brilliance, and I also hope that everyone can have a firm and peaceful attitude on the way to chasing the ideal in their hearts