Lin Youfu in the badminton court. Photo provided by the interviewee
China News Network Xi'an, December 10th Title: Malaysia The "Encounter with the West" record of "Waiting" for the ancient capital 13 years
Author Yang Yingqi
"Xi'an is my 'first stop' when I came into contact with China. Not only did I experience the development and changes of this city, but my life trajectory also has a 'coin' with this city for thirteen years, which makes me have a special feeling for Xi'an." Lin Youfu from Malaysia admitted that many important decisions in his life are related to this city.
In 2009, Lin Youfu, who loved badminton since childhood, came to China with the recommendation of his senior brother to study physical education at Xi'an Sports College . In his eyes, Xi'an has rich teaching resources and the prospects for badminton have great potential. "I look forward to further my professional skills while developing my own sports career outside my hometown."
"Badminton's status in Malaysia is like Chinese table tennis, and everyone can take a few strokes." Lin Youfu told reporters that this sport is not only interesting, but also carries certain social attributes. "The exercise process not only helps people release pressure, but a multiplayer combination of two or four can also enable people to quickly build trust relationships." Lin Youfu after winning the badminton match. Photo provided by the interviewee
Lin Youfu personally verified the "social power" of badminton. In the process of "strategy" of badminton, he not only slowly accumulated his circle of friends in this city, but also met his own love while "waving the shot". "My wife is from Xi'an, and my friends and career are all 'growing' in Xi'an. Now I am a 'authentic' Xi'an. "
"This open, inclusive and humane city gives me a sense of familiarity with 'going home'." As a Malaysian Chinese, language is not an obstacle to Lin Youfu. "The Chinese in the world have the same roots and origins, and I naturally integrated into the life here. The locals also ignored me. When playing amateur competitions on behalf of Shaanxi Province, no one has ever questioned my 'authentic' level as a Shaanxi person." Lin Youfu smiled.
After graduating from school, Lin Youfu focused on his badminton training career. "From the establishment of the Shaanxi badminton team, the growth of the community badminton group, to the younger audience of my student audience and the holding of the 14th National Games in Xi'an, I feel that the sports atmosphere in this city is becoming increasingly strong, and badminton is also very popular." According to Lin Youfu, at present, there are nearly 800 students in its badminton training institution.
In recent years, Xi'an has been committed to building a higher-level public service system for national fitness. Fitness venue facilities such as "pocket" parks and smart fitness tracks have been continuously improved, arousing the public's strong enthusiasm for sports. At the same time, the city's development potential in many aspects such as economic, cultural, and social construction has attracted many young people like Lin Youfu to seize the opportunity and go west.
Whether it is the positive and enthusiastic sports atmosphere or the inclusive and open cultural heritage of Xi'an, Lin Youfu believes that the reason for his settlement here needs no need to say much. "I have grown up with Xi'an for thirteen years, and in the future, I will definitely be inseparable from here." (End)
