Source: People's Daily - Sports Channel
Recalling 2020, I believe everyone will be impressed. During this year, there are laughter, loneliness, emotion, and freedom. Under the strong impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the sports world is like a boy who is afraid and forged ahead. At the beginning of the year, the two falling sports superstars made countless fans lose their glory and make countless fans lose their faith in their hearts. However, the more you setbacks, the more courageous you become, it is still the motto that is engraved in every sports person's bones. Only by working hard can you win a brand new 2021. Therefore, we selected several of the most representative sports figures of the year and presented them one by one.
[Challenge]
Li Tie : Take charge of the national football team and meet the challenge
The picture shows that on January 2, 2020, Li Tie attended the inauguration meeting of the head coach of the national men's football team. (Photo by Li Naiyan, People's Daily)
On January 2, Beijing time, the official Weibo of the Chinese football team announced that Li Tie will serve as the head coach of the Chinese national men's football team. Li Tie is an outstanding representative of Chinese football players. He has represented the national team in the 2002 South Korea-Japan World Cup, and has also won the second place in the A League, the first-level national sports medal, and the "Chinese Footballer" and other honors. [Review: People's Daily Interview with Li Tie]
—He said: I hope to start from every day's work and do a good job in every day. I hope that the players can cherish everything that Chinese football has brought to them, cherish the opportunity to play for the country, and treat every national team game as the most important and last game in their lives.
Liu Guoliang : New role New challenge
The picture shows Liu Guoliang delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the 2020 ITTF Women's World Cup on November 8, 2020. (Photo by Zhao Xinyue, reporter of People's Daily)
On June 29, Beijing time, the WTT World Table Tennis Professional League announced that Liu Guoliang, chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, will serve as the chairman of the newly established WTT Council. With the efforts of the Chinese Table Tennis Association and the ITTF, in accordance with the national epidemic prevention policy, the "restart" series of events composed of the ITTF Women's, Men's World Cup and the Finals settled in China in November, becoming the first international sports event held in China since the outbreak of the epidemic, approved by international sports organizations and participated by overseas players.
- He said: Table tennis has enriched my life in many ways, and I have been committed to promoting the development of this sport for many years. Therefore, I am very proud and honored to be able to lead the WTT Council and help make table tennis one of the world's leading sports.
Lewandowski: beats Messrs. He was awarded the "Mr. World Footballer"
Berlin On December 17th local time, the FIFA 2020 award ceremony was held in Zurich, Switzerland. The Polish forward Lewandowski beats Ronaldo and Messi to be elected the "Mr. World Footballer". He won this honor for the first time in his personal career.
Lewandowski has won the Bundesliga championship and the German FA Cup championship with the team. He has won the Champions League Golden Boot Award and "Polish Footballer" and other honors.
- He said: It is difficult to believe that it can share this title with Messi and Ronaldo, and this award has very important significance.
[Retirement]
Maria Sharapova : The winner of the Grand Slam five-time champion announced his retirement
Beijing time on February 26, according to the British BBC report, 32-year-old Russian tennis player Sharapova announced his retirement. Sharapova has won five Grand Slam women's singles championships, achieved a Grand Slam achievement, and ranked No. 1 in the women's singles world in 17 weeks. In addition, she has won the Federation Cup championship and the London Olympics silver medal.
——She said: No matter what the next chapter of my life is or what difficulties I encounter, I will never stop working hard. I will keep striving and keep moving forward. Tennis, I'm going to say goodbye.
Vins Carter : "UFO" completed his last stop in his career and successfully retired
Beijing time on June 25, 2020, Carter officially announced his retirement. This is the 22nd season of his NBA career.On March 12, in the 2019-2020 NBA regular season, the Hawks lost to Knicks 131-136 at home overtime, and Carter completed the last game of his career. Due to the epidemic, the NBA officially announced a suspension of this season. After the event restarted, the Hawks, who had only won 20 wins and 47 losses, missed the competition.
Carter entered the NBA through the draft in 1998, won the NBA slam dunk contest, and helped the US team win the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and was selected into the All-Star lineup eight times (2000-2007).
- He said: It feels weird to end your career in this way, but it is a very special moment. I often recall my last goal!
Lin Dan : Announced retirement, ending 20 years of Chinese badminton national team career
Beijing time on July 4, Beijing time, Lin Dan announced his retirement, ending his 20 years of Chinese badminton national team career. Lin Dan is the first athlete to win a Grand Slam in the world. In his personal career, he has won more than 60 championship titles including the Olympics, World Championships, and World Cup, and is known as the "No. 1 person in badminton history."
—He said: For the whole 20 years, I have to say goodbye to the national team. It turns out that exporting is really difficult. I dedicated everything to this sport I love. The blood is endless, and the steps are endless.
[Death]
This is on April 13, 2016, Kobe left the game in the last game of his career. Xinhua News Agency posted
Kobe Bryant: He died for some reason. He was only 41 years old.
Beijing time. On January 27, according to US media reports, former NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter accident. The accident killed nine people, including Kobe, 41, and his daughter, Gianna, who was only 13 years old.
Kobe won the NBA championship with the Lakers five times in his career (2000-2002, 2009-2010); he won one regular season MVP (2007-08 season), two finals MVP (2009-2010), four All-Star MVP (2002, 2007, 2009 and 2011); he was selected into the NBA All-Star lineup 18 times, 15 times, and 12 times. [Review: People's Daily interview with Kobe]
—He said: Have you ever seen Los Angeles at 4 a.m.? Mamba is over!
Diego Armando Maradona : Sudden cardiac arrest and unfortunately passed away
Beijing time on November 26, Argentina's "Horse" was the first to reveal that Maradona was rushed to the hospital due to a sudden cardiac arrest. The media then updated the news that Maradona passed away due to illness at the age of 60.
In October 1975, Maradona made his debut in Argentina's first league ; in 1978, Maradona became the youngest best scorer in the history of Argentina's first league; in July 1982, Maradona transferred to the La Liga team Barcelona; in June 1986, Maradona led Argentina team to win the World Cup championship.
—He said: If I die, I want to be a player in the next life, and I want to be Maradona again. I'm a player who gives people happiness, and that's enough for me. This is not a farewell match, it is a commemorative match. I will never leave football.
[Defense]
Zhang Weili : The first UFC champion defending gold belt
On March 8, Beijing time, after five rounds of fierce fighting, China's first UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) champion Zhang Weili defeated Polish player Joanna with a point victory in the UFC 248 women's strawweight defense battle held in Las Vegas, USA, and successfully defended the gold belt.
——She said: Everyone in the octagonal cage deserves respect. On this platform, we are all warriors, and we must set an example for our children.
Zhu Ting: defending the league champion and won the "May 4th Medal"
On December 18, Beijing time, the 2020-2021 Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League finals ended in Jiangmen. In the end, Zhu Ting led the Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team to defeat Suzhou Women's Volleyball Team 2-1 with a total score to win the championship. Zhu Ting's outstanding performance not only allowed the Tianjin women's volleyball team to successfully defend her title and won 13 championships in the team history, but also this was also the two consecutive years since she returned to China.In addition, in the selection of the 24th "China Youth May Fourth Medal", Olympic champion and Chinese women's volleyball captain Zhu Ting and Winter Olympic speed skating champion Zhang Hong won this honor.
——She said: Her growth and progress are inseparable from collective cultivation. Being able to achieve today’s results is the highlight of volleyball, and she hopes to encourage more young people to enjoy the fun of sports.
[Breakthrough]
Yuzuru Hanyu: Sliding again "winning the championship song" 111.82 points to refresh history
Seoul On February 7, local time, Yuzuru Hanyu ranked first in the men's singles short program with 111.82 points at the 2020 International Skating Union figure skating Four Continents Championships, and also set a new world record for scoring in this event.
Yuzuru Hanyu has won two Winter Olympics gold medals, two World Figure Skating Championships gold medals, four International Skating League Figure Skating Grand Prix Finals gold medals, and one Figure Skating Four Continents Championships. He has broken the world record of short programs, free skating and total scores nineteen times. From 2013 to 2018, Yuzuru Hanyu ranked first in the world for five consecutive seasons.
—He said: I hope to show everyone my figure skating is like this, I want to skate like this.
Ronnie O'Sullivan : Win the World Championships Sixth, one step away from the record
On August 16, local time in the UK, the 2020 Snooker World Championships ended at Cruzburg Theatre in Sheffield in the UK. British star O'Sullivan defeated Karen Wilson 18-8, winning his sixth World Championship trophy, tying Rilton and Davis' records, only one step away from Hendry's seven World Championships record.
—He said: My state is ups and downs, and sometimes my mind is also free. Then, I seemed to have regained a little interest, and then I wanted to see if my level was still there. So, I decided to give it a try, just like in this game.
Ke Jie : Crown China's youngest "eight crown"
The picture shows that on November 3, 2020, Ke Jie won the 25th "Samsung Car Insurance Cup" World Go Masters Championship. (Photo provided by the Chinese Go Association)
On November 3, Beijing time, the second game of the three-game game in the final of the 25th "Samsung Car Insurance Cup" World Go Masters Championship was completed online, and Ke Jie scored 2-0 and won the Samsung Cup championship for the fourth time. This is Ke Jie's eighth time in six years, tying the record of the "eight championship" of the Guli World Championship. At the same time, Ke Jie also set a record of 100% win rate of eight finals to win the eight championships.
—He said: I never want to treat others as any goal, I always want to surpass myself.
Lewis Hamilton : tied the "King of Cars" Schumacher record
Beijing time on November 15, Beijing time, the F1 (Formula 1 Championship) Turkish Grand Prix came to an end. After 58 laps, Mercedes' British driver Hamilton won the scoreboard championship with 1 hour, 42 minutes, 19 seconds, 313, and won the annual driver's championship three stops ahead of schedule. At this point, Hamilton holds seven annual driver championship titles in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, tying the record of "King of Cars" Michael Schumacher .
—He said: I know that I often say "this is beyond my craziest dream", but to be honest, my whole life has been secretly dreaming about this moment.
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