The aunt named Ni Xialian is 61 years old this year, and she is still active in the Olympic Games! Think about it, compared with her opponent Sun Yingsha, she is a full 38 years older! This is not something that ordinary people can do, I think back then, Aunt Ni was the world champion of our Chinese table tennis!
Speaking of the Paris Olympics, the most talked about may be this Chinese veteran from Luxembourg. Not only did she participate at an advanced age, but she was also honored to be chosen as the flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Luxembourg delegation. Imagine that on the day of the opening ceremony, Aunt Ni walked at the front of the line, how spectacular and touching the scene was! This is not only a recognition of her personal efforts, but also an affirmation of her persistence and love over the years.
Ni Xialian and her husband
The veteran is out of the horse, a top two! Aunt Ni Xialian used her practical actions to interpret what is "the sword is not old". At the Olympics, she not only wrote her own history, but also became a role model for all athletes. The spirit of not accepting old age and not giving up is really admirable.
Did you know? Aunt Ni also specially posted a video, saying that it would be her honor to play against a young player like Sun Yingsha. This attitude of humility and self-confidence is truly admirable.
Speaking of which, Aunt Ni Xialian's sports career is quite legendary. She has laid a solid foundation in table tennis in Shanghai since she was a child, and later she has made great progress, entered the national team, and won the world championship! Although she has been retired for many years now, her love and dedication to table tennis have never changed.
Aunt Ni Xialian's style of play is called a unique one! Left-handed straight shot, long rubber racket, the ball path is varied, making people unpredictable. On the field, she is like a magician, always able to catch her opponent off guard with those "strange moves". As a result, everyone affectionately calls her "Monster Player".
I think back then, when she was in the national team, Aunt Ni was the baby bump in the team. The doubles combination of her and Cao Yanhua is even more invincible, winning countless honors for the Chinese team. Although there were regrets in the singles competition, the spirit of hard work and hard work will always remain in people's hearts.
After retiring, Ni Xialian did not stay away from table tennis. She chose to go to Luxembourg to continue her table tennis career, where she found a new stage and a sense of belonging. Today, she has become a leading figure in Luxembourg's table tennis scene, not only maintaining her good competitive condition, but also actively training young players and contributing to Luxembourg's table tennis career.
In addition to table tennis, Aunt Ni also pays great attention to her quality of life. She loves to learn, travel, and enjoy good food...... These things that seem to have nothing to do with table tennis have made her life more colorful. "Table tennis is a part of my life, but I'm not the only one," she said. This open-minded and optimistic attitude to life has also infected many people.
The story of Aunt Ni Xialian is a living inspirational blockbuster. She uses her own experience to tell us: no matter how old you are, no matter how many difficulties you encounter, as long as you have a dream in your heart and a road under your feet, you will definitely be able to create your own wonderful life!