"Once a fencer, always a fencer, once you become a fencer, you will be a fencer for life." The gold medalist in the women's epee at the Paris Olympics, Hong Kong, China, Jiang Minxian, announced through social media today (4th) that he will bid farewell to his career as a full-time fencer and develop into a new career.
On the evening of July 27, local time, Hong Kong, China's women's epee player Jiang Minxian defeated the host France team's Orian ·Marlowe with a score of 13:12, winning the first gold medal for the Hong Kong, China delegation in this Olympic Games. After the game, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee sent a message of congratulations. Jiang Minxin himself couldn't hide his excitement in an interview, "I can't believe that this (champion) is me." ”
This year's Paris Olympics is Jiang Minxin's third appearance. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Jiang Minxin regretfully stopped in the round of 16. She suffered a ligament rupture in her left and right knee within two years, but she quickly recovered and returned to the Circle to become the world No. 1 player. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Jiang Minhan stopped in the quarterfinals, and at that time, she held back tears after the game and apologized to the public three times. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jiang Minxin finally realized her dream and won the championship of the women's epee event.
It is reported that in addition to the newly won Olympic champion title, Jiang Minxin is also a doctor of law in his daily life. Jiang Minxin was also praised by netizens as a "swordsman who learns". Born on February 8, 1994 in Hong Kong, China, Jiang Minxian began fencing at the age of 11. In 2012, Jiang was admitted to Stanford University with excellent class results, majoring in international politics. Later, he studied law at the Chinese People's University. In 2021, she became a Juris Doctor student at the University of Chinese of Hong Kong.
According to Jiang Minxin herself, her choice of fencing was actually an "accident": "My mother wanted me to be a ballet dancer since I was a child, and the first thing I learned was ballet, but I didn't like it at all, I like confrontational sports very much, and I like to fight." I like taekwondo the most, and after that, my mother doesn't care much about it and wants me to play something more beautiful and feminine. Dad said it would be better to try fencing, the ballet in this fight, you can fight and play, but it is very beautiful and elegant. ”
The following is the full text of Jiang Minhan's social media:
I am very grateful that I have been able to devote almost 20 years to fencing, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family and friends for their encouragement and support along the way.
After my third Olympic journey, I decided to take a break and say goodbye to my full-time career as a fencing athlete. I am looking forward to a new career development where I can learn and grow, equip myself and give back to Hong Kong. At the same time, they will gain experience and prepare for setting up their own charitable fund, so that children can regain the joy of sports.
I am grateful for the support given to me by everyone in the fencing team. We will surely meet again on the road of fencing.
Once a fencer, always a fencer !
GDToday reporter Chen Chen
Image source: Jiang Minhan social media
【Author】 Chen Chen
Hong Kong today