Kong Linghui, the name once thundered, represents the pinnacle and glory of Chinese table tennis. However, today he has been reduced to alcoholism and disrepute, which is embarrassing. What made this former national star come to such a tragic end? Let's uncover this story of ups and downs.
Once a hero
Kong Linghui, dressed in a red robe and waving like the wind, was once a hero in the hearts of countless fans. With his unique style of hitting the ball horizontally, he intimidated the world's top opponents and became a legend in the table tennis world. At that time, every swing he made on the field seemed to be winning glory for the country. The audience's blood boiled, as if they could hear the heartbeat and shouts intertwined into a passionate war song.
Shattered aura
However, in 2006, a drunk driving accident broke all that like a bolt from the blue. Imagine that Kong Linghui was driving an unlicensed Porsche at that time, speeding down the road, and as a result, he caused a car accident. He was drunk and hazy, but failed to call the police in time, instead shouting insults at the other car owner. This scene is like a farce, and people can't help but sigh: This is a crime! Despite the timely arrival of the police, Kong's image has begun to crumble.
Escalating scandals
Since then, Kong Linghui has become the object of media pursuit. In 2011, he got into a conflict with an ordinary worker because of a drinking party that got out of control. This "battle" is reminiscent of the fight scenes of street gangsters, and the atmosphere is tense. In the face of doubts, he quibbled in every possible way, claiming that he was just "quick talking", but unfortunately the fact was that he did it. The media hyped it up, which made his image worse.
What's even more staggering is that some paparazzi have taken photos of him getting up close and personal with the model. The photos show him kissing with a young woman in the car, and although the person denied it, there are signs that Mr. Kong appears to be immersed in flowers. This former national player has now become the protagonist of the gossip.
The price behind growth
Kong Linghui's success is not accidental. He was born into a family of table tennis and received rigorous training from an early age. His father, Kong Xiangzhi, was almost strict with him, and he practiced with high intensity every day, so that he had already buried his head in hard practice when other children were playing and playing. Although this kind of training exercised his will, it also deprived him of the joy of childhood.
At the age of 12, he was selected by the national team's academy and began professional training. There, he was systematically honed with a group of talented teenagers, and just two years later he won the national championship and made a name for himself.
Table tennis legend and national hope
In 1994, Kong Linghui, who was only 18 years old, joined the national team and quickly became the focus. The doubles combination he formed with Liu Guoliang is known as a "cosmic level" partner. In that downturn, they were like two pearls in the dark, bringing new hope to Chinese table tennis. With his extraordinary talent and tenacious struggle, Kong Linghui has continuously won the championship of various competitions and is regarded as a symbol of national glory.
Whenever he sweats on the field, it arouses a sense of national pride in the hearts of the audience. However, such a hero has now fallen to this, which makes people feel a lot of emotion.
Reflection and enlightenment
Kong Linghui's story teaches us that even heroes have a vulnerable side. The public's adoration of athletes is often blind and ignores their side as ordinary people. This kind of worship can lead to a lot of psychological pressure on the athlete, and if it can't bear it, it can go to extremes.
At the same time, it also reflects the lack of a social support system for athletes. When they are brilliant, we give them infinite attention; And when they fall, they often choose to be indifferent. How to build a more robust support system for athletes to find a balance between success and failure is a problem we must face.
Sublimation at the end
Kong Linghui, the national player who once made countless people proud, has now become a negative teaching material. The ups and downs of his life are not only a personal tragedy, but also a profound reflection on the lack of support for athletes by the whole society. I hope that in the future, more people will pay attention to the stories behind these athletes, provide them with support and understanding, so that each hero can find their place between light and shadow.