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In competitive sports, athletes who have achieved outstanding results are already well known to the public, and of course these athletes who have won glory for their country have not only killed all sides on the field, but also their status in the military is surprising.
Among them, the military ranks of these four athletes are even more astonishing, they not only interpret the spirit of sportsmanship on the field, but also show the iron will of excellent soldiers.
So, who exactly are these four athletes?
The intersection of athlete and military identity
National athletes compete anywhere in the world, representing the country, shouldering important responsibilities similar to the mission of soldiers to defend their homeland and country.
In the international arena, the athletes who fight for the country not only represent the individual, but also represent the image of a country, and the scene of the athletes fighting for the honor of the country is moving.
For example, Fan Zhendong, a table tennis player who is currently competing in the Paris Olympics, is a good interpretation of the spirit of sportsmanship and the willpower of a soldier, and a good blend of the identities of athletes and soldiers.
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Fan Zhendong
In this Paris Olympics, the Chinese delegation can be said to have gone through layers of obstacles, but these difficulties did not have any impact on China's victory.
Since the mainland athlete delegation came to Paris to stay in the Olympic Village, they basically have to face various examinations every day, especially the urine test, which is obviously not very friendly to China!
As we all know, table tennis has always been the championship-winning event of the mainland, and the table tennis competition has been "dominated" by China in recent years, and few foreign players can win against mainland table tennis players.
seems to be a sure champion, but it is hindered by various factors, and even the player's racket is maliciously destroyed after the game, which makes Fan Zhendong the only player in the mainland men's table tennis event.
Although in the game, Fan Zhendong was also in difficulty, but he did not give up but showed a dizzying will to take every key ball seriously, and after a hard battle, Fan Zhendong finally won the victory.
This victory is not only a technical competition, but also a demonstration of the spirit of perseverance and never giving up, but many people do not know that Fan Zhendong is also an outstanding soldier.
Because of his outstanding talent in table tennis as a child, he stayed with the national team to continue training, and also won many gold medals for the country, and his rank was promoted to second lieutenant.
This time, Fan Zhendong was able to turn the tables against the wind in the game, and I believe it is also related to the will of the soldiers in him.
Lindane
The second place is to mention Lin Dan, he is not only the idol of many badminton lovers, but also the pride of the Chinese people, and has the title of "Super Dan".
During his career, he won a total of 66 titles, 20 of which were world champions, and is a complete legend in the world of badminton.
Not only does he have a strong popularity in China, but Lin Dan also has a huge influence in the world, and he often fights bravely on the field, and it is difficult to think that Lin Dan is also a soldier.
Thanks to the military life, Lin Dan completely corrected the "bad habits" on his body, and his badminton talent in the army became more and more apparent.
In a competition, Lin Dan lost the game due to a mistake, and this time Lin Dan was greatly affected, and he has been training locally since then, but Lin Dan is too good so he was selected for the national team again.
After the last defeat, Lin Dan also took the competition more seriously, and since then he has won numerous championships one after another, and his rank has also been promoted to lieutenant colonel.
Attentive friends can see that Lin Dan will salute the audience after winning the game every time, which can also be seen that the life of the army has a great impact on Lin Dan.
Yang Jiayu
The third place is Yang Jiayu, it can be said that Yang Jiayu shows the temperament of a soldier to the fullest, and in the sports arena, Yang Jiayu has won the gold medal many times with his own strength and unyielding spirit.
And this time in the 20km race walking competition of the Paris Olympics, Yang Jiayu's performance has been recognized by the Chinese people, Yang Jiayu has adjusted her state many times on the field, and it can be seen that she is eager to win, but few people know that Yang Jiayu is actually a soldier.
And she is also a second lieutenant, after Yang Jiayu retired, whether in life or in her sports career, she has not forgotten that she is a soldier and always maintains the demeanor of a soldier.
The willpower of the army has been deeply engraved into Yang Jiayu's bones, even if she has retired, but every time she competes, she can see her tenacious willpower, that is, this indomitable spirit is the driving force for her to win the championship.
Liu Guoliang
The last one is a big name in the mainland table tennis world, Liu Guoliang.
Born in Xinxiang, Henan Province in 1976, Liu Guoliang has been in contact with table tennis training since he was a child, and has shown strong talent, coupled with hard training every day, Liu Guoliang quickly showed his head and feet.
With the selection again and again, Liu Guoliang entered the national team with excellent results, that is, this year, Liu Guoliang also officially became a soldier.
After entering the national team, Liu Guoliang can be said to be open, no one is his opponent, in his sports career, he has won many world championships and achieved a Grand Slam! suddenly made Liu Guoliang the focus of the global table tennis community.
Just after he retired, Liu Guoliang did not completely give up table tennis, but transformed into a coach of the national team and continued to train more excellent table tennis players for the mainland.
In addition to the honors Liu Guoliang has achieved on the field, his military rank is also surprising, and maybe even Lin Dan has to salute him when he sees him.
In 2011, Liu Guoliang was awarded the rank of colonel, and he extended the spirit of the military to the sport.
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It has to be said that the spirit of athletes and soldiers is the same, and these athletes who have won championships for the country not only shine on the field, but are even more admirable in the army.
At the same time, they have a dual identity, and they are very good at integrating the spirit of military people into the field, and I believe that in the future, they can cultivate more excellent athletes and bring glory to the country.
Reference sources
Guangming.com, March 6, 2021 - Guangzhou guy is good! Table tennis star Fan Zhendong was awarded a first-class meritorious service
China Youth Daily August 1, 2024 - 11th gold! Jiayu "Yang" eyebrows
Yunnan Net, August 1, 2024 - Beautiful results and more glorious status! Retired soldier Yang Jiayu won gold at the Olympics
Beijing Times, October 16, 2015 - Lin Dan applied for a major after the Asian Games last year and has been a soldier for 20 years and has been awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel
China Daily, February 2011 - Inventory of Chinese sports soldiers: Liu Guoliang's divisional Wang Hao is comparable to Wang Zhizhi