Xinhua News Agency, Tokyo, August 28 (Reporters Liu Yangtao, Liu Jinhui, Wang Yaguang) The Tokyo Paralympic Games are in full swing. Chinese athletes on the field are fighting hard, challenging the limit, and surpassing themselves. They are like heroes in martial arts novels, with high morale and indomitable spirit. , Ignite the blood of sports with passion, and sing the hymn of life with shouts.
One-legged youth, chasing the wind with a stick
In the men's singles semi-finals of the TT7 level on the 28th, a red figure ran and smashed, swift as the wind. It is hard to imagine that this is a one-legged athlete playing with a cane.
26-year-old Yan Shuo lost most of his right leg in a car accident as a child. Because he likes table tennis, he started practicing at the age of 14. According to the competition classification at the time, he could sit in a wheelchair to play, but with the changes in the competition rules after 2010, Yan Shuo switched to standing competitions.
On August 28th, Yan Shuo served in the game. Xinhua News Agency reporter Cai Yang
"The difference between standing and sitting is very different. The high and low arc of the ball feels different, and the opponent's strength is much stronger." Yan Shuo said, "What's worse is that I have one leg. The disadvantage of slow movement is often caught by opponents and becomes the biggest weakness."
In order to make up for the shortcomings, Yan Shuo strengthened the exercises of basic skills such as movement and footwork. "It was very difficult at the beginning, because the crutches have a small support point, which has a great impact on the balance of the body, which caused me to fall frequently while running." He said, "But after more than ten years of training, I have completely adapted to it. It's one of my legs."
The result of hard training is a rapid improvement in performance. At the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, Yan Shuo, who participated in the Paralympic Games for the first time, won a bronze medal in table tennis TT7 singles. At this Paralympic Games, Yan Shuo had only one goal-to hit the gold medal.
On August 28th, Yan Shuo (front) served in the game. When Xinhua News Agency reporter Cai Yang photo
After winning 3:0 in the semi-finals, Yan Shuo was only one step away from his goal. In the game, he used tireless running and heavy spikes to control the court, and whenever he won a ball,He would make a fist and yell, full of domineering. The athlete's unique "power" and "beauty", let him exude a dazzling light on the court.
"Strong physique, cultivate self-confidence, and love life." Yan Shuo said, "This is the greatest wealth that sports bring me."
pool wizard, reversing life
August 25, women's 200-meter freestyle The S5 finals staged a thrilling scene. After 150 meters, British player Kenny took the lead, followed by Chinese player Zhang Li. In the last 50 meters, Zhang Li suddenly accelerated and rushed to catch up. 40 meters, 30 meters, 20 meters...As we got closer and closer to the end, Zhang Li narrowed the distance with Kney a little bit. 2 minutes 46 seconds 53! Zhang Li almost reversed the championship while hitting the wall, 0.12 seconds faster than Kenny.
On August 26th, Zhang Li of the Chinese team was in the final. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhu Wei
On that day, Zhang Li wowed the world with a wonderful counterattack. For this 23-year-old wheelchair girl, the turning point in her life must start at the age of 14.
Shaanxi girl Zhang Li was diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy shortly after she was born. After she grew up, she had limited mobility from the waist down and she could only sit in a wheelchair. In 2012, the Shaanxi Disabled Persons’ Federation swimming team went to select members at the grassroots level. She was attracted to her at a glance. Faced with the sudden invitation, Zhang Li was both worried and looking forward. From now on, life has meaning and goals."
The first time Zhang Li was exposed to swimming, Zhang Li knew nothing. She was scared when she saw the water. At the beginning of training, she did nothing but choked water and vomited every day, but she still clenched her teeth and insisted on training.
"When choking water became a habit, I slowly learned to swim." Zhang Li said, "If I hadn't tried it myself, I might never know that I could overcome so many difficulties."
August 26, Zhang Li at the award ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiong Qi
With her own efforts and the help of people around her, Zhang Li has grown rapidly and has emerged in competitions at home and abroad. At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, she won three golds in one fell swoop, and at the current Paralympic Games, she has also achieved good results in many projects.
"You will win if you love to fight!" Zhang Li said, "I will continue to work hard and break through myself."
A runner with a broken arm, dreams of a horse
"I adore others, it is better to worship myself." This is the motto of the 26-year-old sprinter Li Lu.
Li Lu, who has been lively since she was a child, lost a forearm when she was 4 years old due to an accidental electric shock. This Henan girl from a rural area did not abandon herself, but started to learn to take care of herself earlier than other children. "I never treat myself as a disabled person. I have to do what others can do." She said, "Like tying hair, tying shoelaces, washing clothes... these things other people need to do with their hands, I only You can do it with your hands."
On October 9, 2018, Chinese player Li Lu (former) was in the game. On the same day, in the women's 200m T45/46/47 class of the 3rd Asian Para Games held by Jakarta , Chinese player Li Lu won the championship with a time of 25.82 seconds. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Du Yu
The unwilling character makes Li Lu do his best on the sports field. Despite the lack of forearms, she still runs very fast compared to her peers. In 2009, the local Disabled Persons' Federation found her and asked her to join the disabled sports team. Since then, running has given Li Lu wings.
"Not at the training ground, on the way to the training ground." This is what many people who know Li Lu said about her. During the years of hard training, Li Lu suffered injuries to her feet, thighs, and waist, and her performance had fluctuated because of this, but she never gave up. She had always had a Paralympic dream in her heart.
On October 10, 2018, Li Lu celebrated after the game. On the same day, in the women's 100m T45/46/47 finals of the 3rd Asian Para Games in Jakarta, Chinese player Li Lu won the championship with a time of 12.57 seconds. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Dongzhen
Her efforts paid off. Li Lu continued to break through herself, won the Asian championship, the world championship, and finally won the women's 400-meter T47 champion at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
At the Tokyo Paralympic Games,Li Lu will attack the defending title. On the evening of the 27th, she qualified second in the group in the preliminaries and entered the finals, one step closer to the goal.
"Hold on to dreams, life will be bright." Li Lu said, running brought her confidence and happiness, and made her, a little rural girl, step onto the world stage and become more self-reliant and self-reliant.
Editor: Zhang Yueshan, Wu Bowen, Wu Junkuan, Zhang Yueyuan (internship)
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