Source: CCTV News
At the Tokyo Olympics
A 12-year-old female table tennis player
Hendzaza's story touched many people
She comes from war-torn Syria
He is the youngest table tennis player at the Tokyo Olympics
Although he failed to qualify in his Olympic debut
But she has made history
After the Chinese Olympic Committee learned about Zaza's situation
Invited her to China for training
If all goes well
Zaza will travel to China in September this year
A 12-year-old girl from Syria will train in China
The idol is Ding Ning
12-year-old Hendzaza is in Syrian history
The first athlete to compete in an Olympic table tennis competition
On July 24, Zaza was at the Olympic Games
He lost 0:4 to 39-year-old Chinese Austrian player Liu Jia
The 12-year-old girl shed tears on the spot
"This time it's a lesson and I hope to win
Dedicate victory to my motherland
Hopefully in the 2024 Olympic Games
I can get stronger and be able to reap the rewards
My goal is to be an Olympic champion."
△ Hend zaza in the game
After learning of the invitation of the Chinese Olympic Committee
Zaza is looking forward to a trip to China
She will travel to China in September this year
"I'm very much looking forward to going to China
Train like a Chinese player
This allows for continuous improvement
I hope to reach the level of Chinese players
My dream is to be as strong as the Chinese players
I love China"
Mentioning the idol Ding Ning, Zaza's eyes lit up
"Ding Ning of the Chinese team
Is my favorite table tennis player
She was always polite, friendly and kind to people
Hopefully one day I can be like Ding Ning
Table tennis is really very interesting
Playing table tennis is the most important thing in my life
I want to be an Olympic champion
Will continue to persevere until the realization of the dream"
Go to Tokyo for the Olympic Games
It was her gift to Syria and her parents
In 2011, the Syrian civil war broke out
At the time, Zaza was only 2 years old
Later, the war continued to spread
For as long as I can remember, Zaza has not been able to go to school normally
You also can't go out and play at will
△ Syrian youngster Hend Zaza
At the age of 5, Zaza began practicing table tennis with his older brother
In a war-torn childhood
Hiding in the house and playing ball became her only spiritual comfort
Even if the training ground is blackouted, hot, and not ventilated
Zaza has also never given up on training
"Table tennis gave me everything
Taught me to be a strong and confident person."
After this Tokyo Olympics
Zaza's coach said with great regret
"Due to the war in Syria, training funds are limited
In the past few years, Zaza has only been able to participate in international competitions 3 times a year
Her competition experience is relatively lacking, but her strength should not be underestimated."
In February 2020, Zaza represented Syria
Participated in the Ittf West Asia Olympic Trials
She was only 11 years old at the time
She won the women's singles championship with four wins in five games
Qualified for the Tokyo Olympics
Zaza said he went to Tokyo to participate in the Olympics
"The last five years, because of the war
and postponement of Olympic-related funding
I went through a lot of difficulties
But I want to say it to all the people in the same situation as I am
No matter what kind of difficult situation you face
Work hard for your dreams and you will eventually achieve your goals
May the white ball in your hand
Can convey the message of peace to everyone."
Netizen: Insist on dreaming amazingly!
Hope to see you at the next Olympics
Netizens have been touched by Zaza's story
Give her encouragement
"It's really not easy for the little girl
I hope to come to China to train and grow better."
"Is this the next Ai Fukuhara?"
Looking forward to the little girl coming to China, come on! ”