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Recently, the topic #83-year-old Song Shixiong reappears a classic commentary of the World Cup# became a hot search on Weibo. After reading it, netizens commented: "He started to broadcast textbooks..."
The introduction to the hot search on Weibo is: 83-year-old Song Shixiong reappears a classic commentary of the World Cup, with a loud voice and full mood. When he opened his speech, he was the memories of several generations...
Speaking of China's TV sports commentary, a name that cannot be avoided is Song Shixiong. The voice of this 83-year-old man is still echoing in everyone's ears very clearly. Because he does represent an era.
Yes, Song Shixiong has brought many exciting game commentary to everyone in his career as a sports host of CCTV. He has also conducted live TV broadcast commentary and commentary in major international sports competitions such as the 8th Asian Games and the 23rd Los Angeles Olympics.
htmlOn the evening of September 23, China Central Radio and Television Station carefully planned and launched a new media special program for the majority of viewers - "This Young's World Cup".
The important guest in this special program is Song Shixiong. Of course, the program also brings together famous hosts and reporters from the General Channel such as Han Qiaosheng, Lu Jian, Shao Shengyi, He Wei, Wenjing, Green Bubble, Liu Jia, Zhang Shuyue, Guo Ruotian. Judging from the lineup of the program’s guests, it is full of sincerity.
This program is undoubtedly a visual feast for the majority of fans. Not only is the strong guest lineup, but it can evoke everyone's common youth memories...
1995, Song Shixiong was named the Best International Sports Program Host of 1995 by the American Sports Broadcasters Association. In 2000, Song Shixiong, who had been working as a sports commentator and host for 40 years, retired.
Song Shixiong has been working hard in his position for decades, and he has won countless honors. He has encountered many difficulties in this process, but he has overcome them step by step and has reached his current position.
1978 was the first time the General Office broadcast the World Cup. Today, we cannot fully understand how many difficulties we faced at that time. From the memories of commentator Song Shixiong, we can see that "The biggest difficulty in broadcasting at that time was that there was no source of information. He was the only commentator, and 21 games were broadcast."
From Mr. Song’s memories, we can let everyone know many stories from the time, and also teach the media people in the new era an important lesson. Because, he could still explain every game smoothly in the difficult working environment at that time, which was undoubtedly a proof of his own strength. Mr. Song's voice accompanied generations of Chinese football fans. Through his own commentary, he left deep memories of the World Cup for countless fans.
Now, as a guest, 83-year-old Mr. Song appeared on CCTV's special program - "This Young's World Cup" once again let everyone enjoy these full memories from their voices and pictures...
Regarding Mr. Song's commentary style, there are comments on the Internet that he has seen a lot of knowledge, is quick-witted, and has created a unique sports commentary style, which is well-known at home and abroad. was named "Best International Radio and Television Sports Host" by the American Association of Radio and Television Sports Hosts in 1995. He is the first Chinese to win this honor.
There is no doubt that this comment is also a praise from the majority of fans. Mr. Song has been paying attention to various large-scale competitions since his retirement. In July 2021, the Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed for one year due to the epidemic, finally kicked off, and Mr. Song Shixiong appeared again in the broadcast of the Olympics. At that time, he was already an 82-year-old man.
As a participant and witness of Chinese sports history, Mr. Song brought everyone passionate memories with his voice. Here, let us pay tribute to Mr. Song together!