In the Chinese sports world, especially the Chinese women's volleyball team, Hu Mingyuan's name is like a bright star, illuminating the hearts of countless fans. With her signature short hair and bold style, she is known as a "tomboy". Born on May 7, 1996 in Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, she is 1.86 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms.
Hu Mingyuan's volleyball journey began at Longsha Primary School in Qiqihar City. In the third grade, she was selected by Mei Fengjing, the women's volleyball coach of Qiqihar Experimental Middle School, and began her volleyball career. Mei Fengjing, the main setter of the Heilongjiang women's volleyball team in the 80s of the last century, is known for her fast passing speed, good serve, and no loopholes in defense. Hu Mingyuan's talent has been greatly exerted under her training. After graduating from primary school, Hu Mingyuan was admitted to Qiqihar No. 34 Middle School and continued to study and practice volleyball. In 2008, she was picked out by the Liaoning Youth Women's Volleyball Team and started her professional volleyball career.
In 2012, Hu Mingyuan and Yuan Xinyue became the main auxiliary attackers of the Chinese women's volleyball team in the 9th Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championship, and her smash success rate reached 71.67% and won the best smash award. In 2013, she helped the national girls' volleyball team win the U18 World Youth Women's Volleyball Championship as the main assistant attacker. In 2014, she once again helped the Chinese youth women's volleyball team win the 17th Asian Youth Championship and was named the best assistant attack of the tournament. These accolades not only proved her quality, but also laid a solid foundation for her later national team career.
Despite the brilliant achievements in the national girls' volleyball team, Hu Mingyuan's road to the national team has not been smooth sailing. In 2018, she was selected for the national women's volleyball team, but due to height restrictions, her position in the national team was not secure. Despite this, with her excellent serve and offensive skills, she performed well in the finals of the Women's Volleyball World League, especially against Brazil, where her attack and serve contributed to the Chinese women's volleyball team winning the third place. However, due to her height, her place in the national team was gradually replaced by a younger tall secondary attacker, missing out on the 2019 Women's Volleyball World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
In the 2018 World Championships, Hu Mingyuan played in the semifinals of the Chinese women's volleyball team against Italy, and her serve at the key moment helped the team equalize, showing excellent psychological quality. Although the Chinese women's volleyball team failed to advance to the finals in the end, her performance won the recognition of coaches and fans. This match was not only the highlight of her career, but also an important test of her mental quality.
Despite her achievements in the national team, Hu Mingyuan's career at the club has not been smooth sailing. In 2023, she sued Wang Yimei, the club's legal representative, in court because she was owed wages by the club, which attracted widespread attention from the society. Although the case was eventually dropped, Hu Mingyuan's salary issue was resolved. This incident not only reflects the dilemma that athletes may face in their careers, but also raises people's thinking about the protection of athletes' rights and interests.
Despite the club's woes, Hu Mingyuan did not give up on her volleyball dream. In 2023, Japan coach Toshiaki Yoshida will become the head coach of the Liaoning women's volleyball team, and Hu Mingyuan will continue to serve as the main assistant attacker. Despite the impact of injury, she did not retire. Her persistence and hard work once again proved her tenacity and indomitability as an athlete.
Hu Mingyuan is loved by fans for her iconic short hair and straightforward personality, but in life she is a shy and beautiful girl who longs for love. Despite being 28 years old, she is still single and looking forward to her Prince Charming appearing soon. Her story is not only the epitome of the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team, but also shows the tenacity of athletes on the arena and tenderness off the court.
Hu Mingyuan's volleyball career has been full of glory and challenges, and her story has inspired countless people. From Qiqihar's volleyball girl to the assistant attacker of the national team, to the club's plight and rebirth, her experience is not only personal growth, but also the embodiment of the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Her story tells us that no matter how difficult it is, as long as we have dreams and perseverance, we will definitely be able to usher in our own glory.
Looking ahead, Hu Mingyuan's story will continue to inspire a new generation of women's volleyball players. Her tenacity and perseverance are not only personal growth, but also the embodiment of the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Hu may face more challenges as time goes on, but her volleyball career has proven her strength and determination. No matter what the future holds, Hu Mingyuan will be an indelible part of the history of the Chinese women's volleyball team. At the same time, her persistence and hard work also remind people that no matter how difficult they face, as long as they have dreams and persistence, they will be able to usher in their own glory.