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The "other side" of the "post-05" diving player: is it innocent, or is it "not easy to mess with"?
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When it comes to Quan Hongchan, people will always think of the girl who stands on the Olympic podium with a bright smile, and became an Olympic champion at the age of 14
The story starts in 2014, when Quan Hongchan was still an ordinary little girl in Zhanjiang Township, Guangdong, who didn't like to study, was playful and active, which was the initial impression she left on everyone among her friends, maybe even she didn't expect that the gears of fate would quietly turn that year, bringing her to a completely different world
That year, Coach Chen Huaming of the Guangdong Provincial Diving Team came to Maihe Village, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang to recruit students, looking for excellent sports seedlings for the provincial team, on the playground of the school, Coach Chen noticed at a glance that Quan Hongchan was playing, different from the frolicking of other children, Quan Hongchan's movements appeared to be exceptionally light and agile, full of explosiveness, which immediately attracted the attention of Coach Chen
"This kid is a good seedling!" With years of experience in material selection, Coach Chen was keenly aware that this little girl who looked thin may have huge energy in her body, and in this way, at the invitation of Coach Chen, Quan Hongchan embarked on the road to the diving team in a daze
The days of joining the diving team for the first time are hard, every morning, when children of the same age are still asleep, Quan Hongchan has already started a day's training, leg pressing, handstand, and somersault...... The boring training day after day made this originally lively and active girl gradually experience the cruelty of competitive sports
"At that time, the training was really hard, I was exhausted every day, and when I slept at night, my legs hurt so much that I cramped" Many years later, recalling this experience, Quan Hongchan still remembers it vividly
In the face of high-intensity training and an unfamiliar environment, the young Quan Hongchan also thought about giving up, whenever after training, watching the other team members reunite with their families, Quan Hongchan, who was alone, couldn't help but secretly wipe her tears
"When I was homesick, I hid under the covers and cried, afraid to let my coach and teammates see it"
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At that time, Quan Hongchan's family conditions were not rich, her parents worked outside all the year round, and there was a sick grandmother at home to take care of
"I want to train hard, win championships, make a lot of money, and treat my mother!" This is the most simple wish in the heart of the young Quan Hongchan, and it has also become the driving force to support her all the way
In the training day after day, Quan Hongchan's diving talent was gradually revealed, she was like a piece of jade, under the careful carving of the coaches, gradually blooming dazzling light
In 2018, at the age of 11, Quan Hongchan entered the Guangdong Provincial Diving Team and began to receive more systematic and professional training, where she met another coach who had a profound impact on her - He Weiyi
If Coach Chen Huaming is the Bole who led Quan Hongchan into the diving gate, then Coach He Weiyi is the guide who accompanied her all the way to grow up, he not only taught Quan Hongchan diving skills, but more importantly, he saw the "ruthlessness" of this girl who did not admit defeat
"She trained very hard and was very demanding of herself, not allowing herself to make any mistakes," Coach He recalled, "After each training session, she would take the initiative to train until she achieved the predetermined goal"
In addition to the hard training, Quan Hongchan also showed maturity and independence in life that did not match her age, due to the perennial training outside, Quan Hongchan rarely had the opportunity to go home, but she never complained, but silently turned the longing for her family into the motivation for training
"I know my mom and dad are working hard, I have to train hard to get good results as soon as possible and make them proud of me"
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In 2020, at the National Diving Championships, the 13-year-old Quan Hongchan won the women's single 10-meter platform championship with a total score of 437.75 points, which was also the first national championship in her career
The "post-05" youngster was born, and people were amazed by Quan Hongchan's talent and full of expectations for her future development, and this rising diving star is about to usher in greater challenges in life
2021 is destined to be an extraordinary year for Quan Hongchan, this year, she will stand on the Olympic stage of her dreams and show the world the style of the Chinese diving team
Before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, Quan Hongchan's name was still unfamiliar to most people, until the moment of the women's 10-meter platform final, the 14-year-old girl, with a near-perfect performance, conquered the audience around the world and completely changed her fate
Five jumps, three jumps full marks! When Quan Hongchan won the championship with an astonishing total score of 466.20 points, the audience was boiling! People were amazed by her age, but even more amazed by her strength, this little girl from China, with her impeccable performance, announced her arrival to the world
Overnight, Quan Hongchan's name resounded all over the country, and people affectionately called her "diving genius" and "water treasure", and her story has also become an example for countless people to chase their dreams
Behind the flowers and applause, few people noticed that the 14-year-old girl was under pressure and responsibility that did not match it
After winning the Olympic championship, Quan Hongchan's every move has become the focus of media and public attention, training, competitions, interviews, ...... The busy schedule made this originally lively and active girl gradually become silent
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"I don't feel as happy as before" In an interview, Quan Hongchan said frankly, "Now I will be recognized wherever I go, and I feel that I am not as free as before"
In addition to the attention of the outside world, Quan Hongchan also has to face pressure from the family, after winning the Olympic championship, Quan Hongchan's hometown Zhanjiang has also become the focus of national attention, for a while, various interviews and visits followed, which brought a lot of trouble to Quan Hongchan's family
"We just hope that the children can train with peace of mind and not be disturbed by outside things," Quan Hongchan's father said in an interview
In the face of sudden fame, fortune and pressure, Quan Hongchan, who is only 14 years old, shows maturity and stability beyond her age, she is not carried away by victory, but always maintains a clear mind and a modest attitude
"I know that I still have a lot of shortcomings, and I still need to continue to train hard," Quan Hongchan said in an interview, "My goal is to be able to participate in more competitions and win glory for the country"
After the Tokyo Olympics, Quan Hongchan did not choose to rest, but devoted herself to new training non-stop, she knows that the Olympic champion is just a new starting point, there is still a longer way to go in the future, and greater challenges are waiting for her
On the training ground, Quan Hongchan is still the "ruthless character" who is strict with herself and does not allow any mistakes, she trains hard, constantly challenges herself, and strives to reach a higher level both technically and psychologically
"She trains very seriously and is very demanding of herself, and after each training session, she takes the initiative to train until she achieves the predetermined goal," said Coach Ho
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In addition to hard training, Quan Hongchan also showed maturity and independence in life that did not match her age, and she began to learn how to face the media, how to adjust her mentality, and how to balance training and life
"She is now older and more sensible," said Coach Chen Huaming, "She knows the responsibility on her shoulders and knows what she wants"
On the road of Quan Hongchan's growth, the company and support of her coach and family are the strongest backing for her on the way forward, they not only taught her diving skills, but more importantly, they taught her how to face success, how to face setbacks, and how to become a better person
"We want her to grow up happily, live a healthy life, and do what she wants to do," said Quan Hongchan's mother
From Zhanjiang Maihe Village to the Tokyo Olympics, from "Little Fat Dun" to "Diving Queen", Quan Hongchan has written her own legend with her own efforts and sweat, and her story is not only the victory of sports competition, but also the blooming of youth dreams
In the future, this "post-05" diving player will continue to chase her dreams in the world of diving, and we will continue to witness her growth, cheer for her, and cheer for her
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