She is known as the "women's volleyball heavy artillery" and is known as the "second person in Langping", and has won many honors for the country.
However, she was abandoned by Lang Ping at her peak, and then reluctantly turned around to join the Turkey League.
So, why was the main player who once won glory for the country abandoned by Lang Ping? How did she live afterward?
In 2011, at the World Cup women's volleyball tournament held in Tokyo, Japan, the match between the Chinese women's volleyball team and the Japan women's volleyball team attracted the attention of volleyball fans all over the world.
Wang Yimei, known as the "heavy gunner" of the Chinese women's volleyball team, is 1.91 meters tall and has a strong and powerful ability to smash the ball.
In the game, whenever Wang Yimei jumps up and smashes the ball, her athletic posture and rapid strength always amaze opponents and audiences.
At key moments in the game, she faced Saori Kimura, the main attacker of the Japan team, a name that has become a thunderous sensation in Japan sports.
Saori Kimura is not only the leader of the Japan women's volleyball team, but also loved by the majority of fans for her comprehensive volleyball skills and elegant performance on the court.
She was once named "No. 1 athlete with the best body in Japan", a title not only because of her athlete status, but also because of her strict requirements for body management in her daily life.
Saori Kimura's insistence on extra physical training every day and maintaining a good diet have made her attract countless shots and fan screams every time she appears in the Circle.
She often participates in various public welfare activities, raises funds for earthquake-stricken areas, and contributes to the development of youth volleyball. Her posters and merchandise are always sold out, and some fans even go to the stadium to watch her fight.
However, in this match against the Chinese women's volleyball team, Saori Kimura encountered a difficult moment in her career.
Although she was on guard, Wang Yimei's smash speed and power were beyond imagination, which prevented her from making effective dodges in time.
The volleyball hit Saori Kimura the head, and the athlete, who usually shines like a star on the court, lost his balance in an instant and fainted on the spot, and the scene was tense for a while.
In the end, the Chinese team defeated the Japan team 3:1, and Wang Yimei became the well-deserved scoring champion and the key to victory with a high score of 28 points.
From that moment on, Wang Yimei's name has been forever engraved in the history of the world volleyball world. Her iconic heavy buckle has also become a symbol of the spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team.
After this match, Wang Yimei's popularity was unprecedentedly high. Countless volleyball fans go crazy for her, and every appearance she makes can cause a sensation.
In fact, Wang Yimei's sports career did not start in volleyball.
As a child, Wang Yimei showed amazing athletic talent, she was tall, with slender limbs, and far surpassed her peers in strength and speed.
At first, Wang Yimei's swimming results were always among the best, and her coach and family thought that she would shine in the swimming field in the future.
As she grew older, Wang Yimei's height continued to climb. Her size advantage gradually turned into a disadvantage in the pool. The tall stature increased the resistance of the water, affecting her speed.
Gradually, her performance in swimming competitions began to decline. This made the young Wang Yimei feel very frustrated. She began to wonder if she was fit to continue swimming.
Just when Wang Yimei was confused, a chance chance changed the trajectory of her life.
One day, her PE teacher invited her to participate in the school's volleyball tryouts. With the mentality of giving it a try, Wang Yimei participated in the selection.
To everyone's surprise, Wang Yimei, who had never been in contact with volleyball, showed amazing talent. Her tall stature became a huge advantage on the volleyball court, and her strength and bouncing ability also made the coach shine.
After some consideration, Wang Yimei decided to turn to volleyball. She said goodbye to the pool that had been with her for many years and started a new volleyball training.
Due to the lack of professional training, Wang Yimei is still a little rusty in technology. But with her tenacious perseverance and hard training, she quickly mastered basic skills such as smashing the ball and blocking the net.
Wang Yimei's physical condition is very suitable for playing the main offensive position. Her height gives her an edge at the net, while her strong arm strength makes her smash prodigious.
Gradually, Wang Yimei emerged in the team and became the main attacker of the team.
Coach Lang Ping has high hopes for her, and she sees the unlimited potential of this young girl. She developed a detailed training plan for Wang Yimei and gave her careful guidance in terms of technique and tactics.
In training, Coach Lang Ping was very strict with Wang Yimei. She didn't allow Wang Yimei to be the slightest bit lax, and every action required to be in place.
Wang Yimei once recalled that Coach Lang Ping's training intensity was so intense that she often felt physically and mentally exhausted. But it is precisely under such high-intensity training that Wang Yimei's technical and volitional qualities have been tempered and improved.
However, in Wang Yimei's career, she also experienced a trough period when she was abandoned by Coach Lang Ping.
In volleyball, a physically demanding sport, weight gain can affect the speed at which an athlete can move and jump, which is crucial for a main attacker.
Wang Yimei's weight gain, although it does not affect her strong smashing power, has become a major disadvantage in the fast and changeable modern volleyball tactical system.
As an experienced coach with changeable tactics, Coach Lang Ping has strict requirements for the team's tactical execution.
Wang Yimei's playing style is not the same as Coach Lang Ping's tactical thinking, resulting in Wang Yimei not having any chance to play in key games.
This "heavy gunner", who once shined in front of the world, suddenly found that she could not even participate in the national team games, and this sense of gap was very difficult for her to accept.
Despite experiencing the trough of being abandoned, Wang Yimei has always had high respect for Coach Lang Ping. She knows that her growth is inseparable from the careful guidance of Coach Lang Ping.
After the 2012 London Olympics, Wang Yimei's career reached a low point. In this Olympic Games, the performance of the Chinese women's volleyball team was unsatisfactory and failed to achieve the desired results.
As the team's main attacker, Wang Yimei is also under tremendous pressure and doubts. Some are beginning to wonder if the former "heavy gunner" has lost its former power.
Faced with the predicament, Wang Yimei did not choose to retreat or give up. Instead, she bravely made the change.
In order to seek a breakthrough and improvement, Wang Yimei decided to go overseas and join the Turkey League. This decision was not only to continue her volleyball career, but also to find new challenges and opportunities.
Leaving the motherland and the familiar environment and starting a new life in a foreign country is not an easy task for Wang Yimei. But with her indomitable will and love for volleyball, she quickly adapted to her new environment.
Although her results in the Turkey league are not as brilliant as when she was in the national team, Wang Yimei's fighting spirit has never changed.
She still fought the pitch and used her "heavy artillery" to earn points for the team. Her professionalism and dedication have earned her the respect and affection of Turkey fans and the media.
After many years of overseas conquest, Wang Yimei returned to the Chinese volleyball scene. But this time, her role is no longer limited to one player.
In addition to continuing to contribute on the field, Wang Yimei also took on the management of the club. She became the director and general manager of the Liaoning Huajun women's volleyball team and started a new career chapter.
With her wisdom and courage, Wang Yimei quickly adapted to this new role. She has applied her years of experience on the field to management, creating a detailed development plan for the team.
Under her leadership, the strength and combat effectiveness of the Liaoning Huajun women's volleyball team have been significantly improved, and excellent results have been achieved in the domestic league.
Although she has achieved great success in her career, Wang Yimei's personal life has always attracted much attention. Now 36 years old, she is still single.
Her friends and fans hope that she can find her own happiness and start a new life as soon as possible.
However, Wang Yimei's life is not monotonous, she actively participates in various public welfare activities, and uses her influence to help those in need.
She will also share her life insights, telling everyone to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, and learn to be grateful and give back. Under the influence of Wang Yimei, many young people have established a correct outlook on life and values.
Despite the challenges, Wang Yimei remains a prominent figure in the volleyball world, and her story will continue to inspire generations of volleyball players.
With her strength and hard work, she has written a strong stroke in the history of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Her story will always inspire us to chase our dreams and never give up.
Information sources:
Red Star News: 2019-10-29"Women's Volleyball Team's Former Ace Turned Team Boss Wang Yimei Talks About Lang Ping: Idol"
North Net: 2006-11-11 "Chinese Women's Volleyball Team Builds Wang Yimei's Dream of the Final Four but Creates Qualified Heavy Gunners"