In 1962, in an ordinary family in Dalian, Liaoning Province, Li Yongbo fell to the ground. Showing extraordinary athletic talent since he was a child, he seems to be a spinning top that can never stop, and his energy is amazing.
Li Yongbo's childhood was full of various sports experiences. He has studied martial arts and has a strong posture; Skip the dance, the steps are light; Played football and was full of passion. On one occasion, he accidentally kicked off two toes while playing a football and bared his teeth in pain, but this small setback did not dampen his love for the sport.
When he was in elementary school, he also won the first place in the sprint at the Municipal Children's Games, and his immature face was full of proud smiles. The turning point of fate came in the fifth grade.
That year, the provincial badminton team came to the school to select the players. Li Yongbo stood out with his outstanding athletic talent, but his stubborn personality made him return to the provincial team for the first time.
His unwilling parents sent him to a sports school to learn to play badminton, and Li Yongbo also showed amazing perseverance and resilience. Every day before dawn, he opened his sleepy eyes and began to train, and practiced until the lights were on.
In 1975, the opportunity struck again. The provincial team came to select again, and Li Yongbo was selected again, but was soon returned because of personality problems. However, this stubborn teenager did not give up.
In 1977, the third chance came, and this time, he met a good coach with a good eye. The coach took a fancy to Lee's personality and thought he had great potential, so he patiently guided him in training.
Under the careful cultivation of the coach, Li Yongbo made rapid progress and soon surpassed some veteran players. In 1979, Li Yongbo participated in the National Badminton League and performed well and became the main force in the team.
In 1983, he won the National Games and was subsequently selected for the national team. In the national team, Li Yongbo met his golden partner Tian Bingyi. The two are affectionately known as "golden partners" by fans and have won the crown of the world championship together six times.
Li Yongbo's growth process is just like his heroic posture when he played - perseverance and courage. This experience laid a solid foundation for his future love and career, and also forged a legend of the rise of a badminton prodigy.
In the days of training for the national team, Li Yongbo's life seemed to be only swinging and sweating. However, fate always likes to play jokes. At that time, the badminton team and the gymnastics team were training on the same training ground, separated by wooden boards, and the two teams agreed not to interfere with each other.
One day, curiosity drove Li Yongbo across that dividing line. He cautiously looked inside, and his eyes were suddenly drawn to a girl who was carrying gymnastics equipment.
That girl is Xie Ying. At that moment, the two looked at each other, as if some unspeakable emotion was flowing in the air. Li Yongbo plucked up the courage to walk up to Xie Ying and asked her name and age a little nervously.
Xie Ying answered his question politely, and her voice was gentle and nice. In this way, the two began to talk, and soon found out that they fell in love with each other. Over time, friendship quietly turned into love.
However, Li Yongbo has never found a suitable opportunity to confess. Until one day, the light bulb in Xie Ying's dormitory was broken, and he was asked to repair it. In the casual conversation after fixing the light bulb, Li Yongbo finally mustered up the courage to express his admiration, and a blush appeared on his face.
Knowing that Xie Ying likes music, he also specially gave her his treasured tapes, which was his way of expressing his heart. Since then, the relationship between the two has become more intimate. Li Yongbo often gave Xie Ying some small gifts, and his eyes were full of tenderness.
Xie Ying, on the other hand, would bring Li Yongbo some dumplings he liked to eat when he went home on the weekend, and each dumpling contained her heart. Even when Li Yongbo later went to the national team, the two insisted on keeping in touch through letters and phone calls, and even spent most of their wages on phone bills.
It is inevitable that there will be some small frictions in getting along, but Li Yongbo always takes the initiative to admit his mistakes and expresses his cherishment of Xie Ying in his own way. When Xie Ying took Li Yongbo home to meet his parents, he tried his best to win the approval of his future mother-in-law with his humorous conversation.
In 1987, Xie Ying found a suitable job in Beijing. The two finally ended their eight-year long-distance relationship and entered the palace of marriage hand in hand. After getting married, Li Yongbo was away from home for most of the year because of competitions and training, and the big and small affairs of the family fell on Xie Ying's shoulders.
Although she felt aggrieved at first, Xie Ying quickly understood and supported her husband's career, silently becoming his strong backing. Their love is like a marathon that crosses many obstacles, from the throbbing at first sight, to the test of long-term long-distance places, and finally to spend a lifetime together.
Li Yongbo and Xie Ying used their actions to explain what is sincere love and what is a marriage that is close to each other. This love story, which began between the wooden planks, is not only an important chapter in their lives, but also a good story in the badminton world.
After retiring, Li Yongbo did not leave his beloved badminton career. Instead, he chose another way to continue to contribute to the development of Chinese badminton – becoming a national team coach.
This role change gives Li Yongbo the opportunity to pass on his years of experience and wisdom to a new generation of badminton players. As a coach, Li Yongbo has shown the same outstanding talent as he did when he was an athlete.
He adhered to the concept of "winning the championship in the arena as the standard" and made drastic changes to the team. In training, he is strict with his players, but he is also good at teaching them according to their aptitude and giving full play to the potential of each athlete.
Lee Yongbo has set himself an ambitious goal: to produce 100 World Champions before retiring. This goal not only shows his love for badminton, but also shows the high standards he has for himself and his teammates.
In order to achieve this goal, Li Yongbo has made tremendous efforts, often studying tactics and analyzing opponents day and night. Under the leadership of Li Yongbo, the Chinese badminton team has won a total of 92 world championships.
This achievement not only made him famous in the badminton world, but also made his son full of admiration for him, and even had the idea of becoming a professional badminton player. However, Li Yongbo did not blindly support his son's idea.
After careful consideration, he and his wife Xie Ying decided to take their son to train. Although his son eventually became a professional badminton player, his results were not outstanding. This may make Li Yongbo feel a little regretful, but he has never given up his expectations for his son.
When participating in a variety show, Li Yongbo gave one of his gold medals to his son, and said to him earnestly: "If you win the championship one day and have a gold medal, you will return the gold medal to me."
If you can't win a World Championship, take it as a souvenir from me. Son Li Gen immediately stated: "I must win the world championship and give the gold medal I won to my father."
This scene not only reflects Li Yongbo's dedication to badminton, but also shows his expectations and encouragement for his son as a father. Li Yongbo's coaching career has not only brought brilliant results to the Chinese badminton team, but also laid a solid foundation for the development of Chinese badminton.
In his own way, he passed on his love and dedication to badminton to the next generation of athletes, and became a well-deserved leader in the Chinese badminton industry. Despite his great success in badminton, Lee has not neglected his family life.
He knows that his success is inseparable from the support of his family, especially the silent dedication of his wife Xie Ying. After getting married, because Li Yongbo competed and trained outside all the year round, almost all the big and small affairs in the family fell on Xie Ying's shoulders.
Xie Ying not only has to take care of the family, but also cares about Li Yongbo's parents. When Li Yongbo's father needed surgery in Beijing for heart disease and kidney stones, it was just as Li Yongbo was going abroad to compete.
Xie Ying didn't say a word, took care of her father-in-law alone, brought him meals to the hospital every day, carefully asked the doctor about his condition, and then called Li Yongbo and her mother-in-law to inform him. Li Yongbo's mother has suffered from viral keratitis for more than 20 years, which is a long-standing heart disease in the family.
It wasn't until 2010 that Li Yongbo and Xie Ying found a suitable cornea for their mother in a hospital in Qingdao and arranged surgery. Over the years, Xie Ying has given a lot in taking care of Li Yongbo's parents, for which Li Yongbo is grateful.
It is precisely because he knows his wife's dedication that Li Yongbo often says to Xie Ying: "I am looking for you in this life, and I will look for you in the next life." This simple and unpretentious sentence not only expresses his deep affection for his wife, but also reflects his cherishing of his family.
And Xie Ying responded half-jokingly: "In the next life, we have to switch sides, and you will take care of me." This conversation shows the couple's affection for each other. In terms of educating their sons, Li Yongbo and Xie Ying also have their own ideas.
Although both are sports figures, they did not force their sons to follow their father's footsteps. Instead, they let their son learn music, painting, and chess, hoping that he would be well-rounded.
Interestingly, the son showed extraordinary talent in piano and won many awards, which made Li Yongbo and Xie Ying happy. Lee's family life shows how a successful athlete and coach can balance career and family.
His story teaches us that true success is not only about being brilliant in your career, but also about being able to cherish and reward those who have always supported you. The marriage of Li Yongbo and Xie Ying has become a model in the eyes of many people, interpreting what a partnership is that supports each other and grows together.
In 2019, Li Yongbo retired from his position as a national team coach. However, for the badminton legend, retirement doesn't mean stopping the struggle.
Instead, he embarked on a new journey in life with the same enthusiasm and drive. After retiring, Li Yongbo set his sights on the business field. During a trip abroad, he came across Musang King durian by chance and was keenly aware of the business opportunities involved.
Li Yongbo has always been a decisive person, he immediately took action, boldly invested in the purchase of 1,400 durian trees, contracted more than 200 acres of land, and began to plant durian. These durians are mainly sold to the domestic market, which has brought considerable profits to Li Yongbo.
From the badminton court to the orchard, Li Yongbo has shown remarkable adaptability and business acumen. However, Li Yongbo did not rest on his laurels. In 2020, he founded a badminton club with the aim of training teenagers to improve their skills.
This decision not only reflects his continued love for badminton, but also his desire to give back to the community. At the club, Li Yongbo personally coached young players, imparting his years of experience to them, and his eyes flashed with love for badminton and anticipation for the future.
Li Yongbo has high hopes for his club, and he hopes that his son can become his successor and take over the operation of the club in the future. This wish reflects both the importance he attaches to his family legacy and his long-term plans for his badminton career.
In addition, Li Yongbo has also partnered with a company to establish a badminton development platform and plans to build the largest badminton development base in China. When talking about this project, Li Yongbo's eyes flashed with a familiar light, which was the infinite love and longing for the badminton career.
It is worth mentioning that despite the invitation of other countries to coach, Li Yongbo has firmly stated that he will never coach any team outside of China. This is not only his principle, but also the embodiment of his loyalty and love for the motherland.
Li Yongbo often said: "Guoyu is the love of my life." Even after his retirement, he moved into business, but he remained true to his original aspiration and was committed to developing the club and identifying and nurturing talent.
His story teaches us that a truly strong person will not be lost by a change in environment, but can continue to shine in new fields and contribute to the cause they love.
Throughout Li Yongbo's life, we can clearly see an image of constant struggle and never giving up. From being selected by the provincial team three times and being rejected twice when he was young, to becoming a world champion and then becoming a successful coach after retiring, Li Yongbo's life trajectory shows his tenacity and infinite love for badminton.
Li Yongbo's success is not only reflected in his personal achievements, but also in his contribution to the cause of Chinese badminton. As an athlete, he earned his country the honor of being a six-time world champion; As a coach, he led the Chinese badminton team to win 92 world championships and trained many outstanding badminton players. After his retirement, he continued to devote himself to the development of his badminton career, founding a club to train new talents.
This consistent persistence and dedication have made him a well-deserved benchmark in the Chinese badminton world. In family life, Li Yongbo also showed a rare and valuable quality.
He is deeply grateful to his wife Xie Ying for her support and dedication over the years, and often expresses his love for her. "I look for you in this life, and I will look for you in the next life" This simple and affectionate confession is not only sincere to his wife, but also reflects his cherishing of his family.
Li Yongbo's philosophy of life can be summarized as: perseverance, the pursuit of excellence, and gratitude for returns. He has interpreted these ideas with his actions and influenced countless people. As an athlete, he showed a never-say-die spirit; As a coach, he aspires to the highest honors; As a husband and father, he knows how to be grateful and giving.
His story is an inspiration to many young people. Even after his retirement, Li Yongbo still maintained his love for badminton and passed on his experience and wisdom to the next generation.
He plans to build the largest badminton development base in China, an ambitious goal that reflects his deep affection for the sport and his hopes for the future. Li Yongbo's life trajectory tells us that success is not accidental, but comes from continuous efforts and persistent pursuit of dreams.
His story is not only in the world of badminton, but also a model of love, perseverance and dedication, which is worth learning and thinking about for everyone.