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On August 4, 2024, the petite and lovely badminton player Jia Yifan sent a congratulatory message on Weibo to Fan Zhendong, who had just won the men's singles table tennis championship at the Paris Olympics: "Congratulations to Dongzi for fulfilling another big dream and salute the status of the champion!"
Next, Fan Zhendong replied: "Thank you Sister Fan for your blessings, the second half of life is about to begin, and we look forward to a new life together!" These two sentences seemed to be the fuse, and they instantly lit up the fans of the two.
"Are these two iron buddies, or are they secretly in love?!" Even some passers-by who have never met before can't help but join this carnival: "It's unbearable, and my curiosity is bursting!"
The mystery of Fan Jia
Fan Zhendong and Jia Yifan, two athletes, can be said to be old acquaintances. The two have formed a fate of worshipping each other since childhood, Fan Zhendong once said that Jia Yifan is his idol he admired the most since he was a child, so the friendship between the two is naturally very close.
They are like brothers and sisters, and they talk about everything. I usually have free time to video chat to share interesting life stories or exchange training experiences. As friends, they will enthusiastically support and care for each other's big and small things in life.
However, in recent years, there have also been speculations on the Internet about the "secret love" of the two. Some people have stared at the interaction between the two on social platforms, and they always analyze the deep meaning of every sentence and expression with relish, intending to dig out something from it.
For example, at Christmas last year, the two posted a pair of diamond rings at the same time in the circle of friends, which instantly attracted enthusiastic speculation: "Are these two going to fall in love?!"
However, Fan Zhendong and Jia Yifan themselves have never responded positively to this, but they have sold Guanzi a few times intentionally or unintentionally, which always makes people unpredictable their true thoughts.
This time, everyone is eyeing the mysterious "new life" in Fan Zhendong's mouth.
"Fan Zhendong said that he wants to look forward to a new life with Jia Yifan, does this imply that the two are already together?" may be to retire and then get married and have children, after all, the two are not small. "To be honest, I also want them to be together, those two people are a perfect match!"
In response to various speculations from the outside world, Fan Zhendong has not responded for the time being. As for Jia Yifan, she just smiled and didn't say anything when she updated the news, maintaining a sense of mystery whether intentional or unintentional. Are the two already together as rumored on the Internet?
Rational comments
Of course, there are also many netizens on Weibo who have a rational attitude, although they do not completely deny the possibility of Jia Fan's relationship, but also give other reasonable explanations: "A new life does not necessarily mean love, but it may also refer to a new stage of life, such as transformation or entering other fields."
We have no way of knowing what the meaning of Fan Zhendong's new life is, and it is too real and unpleasant to guess it ourselves.
It's better to listen to himself and look at the literal meaning of those few words, maybe he really just wants to express a new stage, a new beginning, a new life, and nothing else. Instead of digging through the mind to guess other people's privacy all day long, it is better to calm down and pay attention to their dazzling sports achievements and learn from that tenacious and hard-working heart. "
After all, for the two athletes, Fan Zhendong and Jia Yifan, behind every achievement, there are countless days and nights of sweat, as well as the hardships and determination to fight and pay for it.
A goal moment that is destined to be remembered
If we go back to August 4, 2024, the glorious moment belonging to Fan Zhendong on the Place del populaire in Paris, we can experience what an eternal classic moment is.
When Fan Zhendong hit the final of the men's singles final with a beating slam to defeat his old rival Zhang Jike and finally reach the pinnacle of his life and become a true Grand Slam winner, the entire stadium audience was shocked by this scene.
There is no false bullet, and the power explodes the mountains and rivers! Countless audiences went crazy, and the applause at the scene resounded in the sky. Sports fans and table tennis enthusiasts all over the world are deeply impressed by Fan Zhendong's outstanding perseverance and unremitting pursuit.
This moment not only represents Fan Zhendong's personal glorious moment, but also is the best footnote for Chinese table tennis to reach the top of the world.
From the first time he was selected by the coach when he was only 12 years old, to the age of 18, he won the World Youth Championship twice in a row; From repeated setbacks in major competitions to winning the Grand Slam now, Fan Zhendong has written one wonderful chapter after another with his tenacious struggle.
As the narrator said at the scene: "This moment, for Fan Zhendong, is a moment of a hundred years of cultivation and flowering." This is the best gift for his perseverance over the years, and it is also a new start for his future life!"
Rare and valuable tenacious fighting spirit
Speaking of Fan Zhendong's sad journey on the road of table tennis, it is really impressive. He was born with injuries and defects since he was a child: his right shoulder, right ankle, and inner thigh, all of which were scars from surgery.
Years of high-intensity training have caused a great overdraft to his body, and the symptoms of knee effusion and cervical spine damage have also seriously troubled him for a time.
Despite so many natural defects and occupational diseases, Fan Zhendong still gritted his teeth and persevered in his pursuit, overcoming obstacles and moving forward bravely.
"I've decided on this path, and I'm not going to give up easily. Even if I was disabled or lame, I had to stand on the table and keep playing. Fan Zhendong once said. Isn't this bold statement moving?
Behind every great athlete, there must be a moving story of the persistent pursuit of dreams, and Fan Zhendong is one of them
He has never been defeated by the doubts and ridicule of the outside world, nor has he ever been disturbed by the so-called "wind in his ears". As long as the goal is far away, it will be lonely and walk towards the end of the light step by step. This tenacious fighting spirit is also reflected in Jia Yifan.
People often praise Jia Yifan's agility and speed on the court with "flying like a butterfly". But in fact, her experience was by no means smooth sailing. Since childhood, he has been recognized by the coach and trained all the way to receive key training; Later, he suffered from the jealousy and injury of his teammates, and almost gave up halfway;
After that, he suffered many injuries and was on the verge of retirement...... Jia Yifan can be said to have gone through a lot of hardships to finally get to where he is today.
In the 2022 Thomas Cup, although his left knee was on the verge of being scrapped, Jia Yifan still gritted his teeth and won the championship trophy with extraordinary tenacious struggle. "I'm a person who never gives up," Jia Yifan said, outlining the most valuable qualities of her character.
Whether it is Fan Zhendong or Jia Yifan, they have interpreted the hard work and perseverance of athletes with their own practical actions, and wrote their own legendary chapters.
What's even more touching is that despite the booming careers, the lives of the two still maintain their dedication to the original intention of sports. They don't put on any star shelves, they are simple and low-key; Don't exploit personal influence, reap financial rewards, but simply love and devote yourself to your sports career.
This is the true spirit of sportsmanship! Let us sincerely take them as a glorious example, study hard, be strict with ourselves, and pursue our dreams with tenacious will!
I don't want to speculate and wait for the truth to come out
Of course, those of us outsiders may never really know what the relationship between Fan Zhendong and Jia Yifan is. After all, private life has always been a personal secret, not about us. All we can do is to watch, not speculate.
Whether the two are close friends like brothers and sisters, or they used to have secret feelings and are now in love; It doesn't matter if you just keep in touch with ordinary friends.
It is important that we, the sports enthusiasts, take the initiative to respect them and give them unconditional support and attention, rather than subjectively speculating about what to guess.
Because, from these two people, what we shine with should not be their private lives, but their sportsmanship, as well as the tenacity and fighting spirit that they embody.