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On the morning of September 3, the conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was grandly held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. Representatives from the Chinese sports industry such as Zheng Qinwen, Li Wenwen, Pan Zhanle, Wang Shun, Zhang Yufei, Liu Guoliang, Ma Long, Yao Ming were invited to watch the ceremony on the spot. Coaches and athletes from various projects also watched collectively through TV and live broadcasts, and witnessed the strength and glory of the motherland. Sports athletes were deeply touched and honored, and expressed that they would remember history, draw strength to forge ahead, firmly believe in winning glory for the country, inherit and carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, work hard and move forward bravely, and contribute to the construction of a strong sports country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Continue to write the chapter of a strong country
Watching the ceremony on site witnessed the great moment, the athlete representatives could not calm down for a long time. Tennis player Zheng Qinwen said: “As a Chinese tennis player in the new era, I want to learn from the spirit of Chinese soldiers, fight bravely on the field, and use their sweat and achievements to win glory for the motherland like they protect their motherland.”
Badminton player Chen Qingchen said: “There are veterans of the War of Resistance Against Japan at the scene, and their eyes are still firm. It is the mission of soldiers to defend their country, and it is the mission of our athletes to bring glory to the country. I hope we can live up to our mission and live up to our youth.”
Weightlifter Shi Zhiyong said: “I will walk my Long March well, continue to shine on my post, do my job well and make due contributions to the sports cause of the motherland.” Weightlifter Li Wenwen said: “I deeply realize that peace is hard-won. We will remember history and remember the martyrs. In the future, we will continue to learn the spirit of Chinese soldiers, practice their movements hard, and continue to win glory for the country on the field.”
Gymnastic Zou Jingyuan said: “From the sports arena to the conference site, what has changed is the scene, and what remains unchanged is the original intention of “winning glory for the country”. I will always listen to the Party and follow the Party, transform today’s touching and shock into the ultimate pursuit of every move in training, and use higher difficulty and more stable performance to let the five-star red flag rise again and again in the international arena.” Gymnastic Xiao Ruoteng said: “I deeply realize that a strong motherland is our confidence to move forward and our belief in striving. On the field, we must fight with the firmest will and win honor for the motherland; in work, we must inherit responsibility and responsibility and live up to this great era.”
Shooting athlete Sheng Lihao said: “I saw the light in the eyes of the soldiers and the spirit is full of energy. I was deeply infected. Only their protection can bring peace to this day. Remember history and wish the great motherland prosperity.”
Sailing athlete Lu Yunxiu said: “We must remember history and cherish peace. At the same time, we must continue to work hard to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, make our motherland more prosperous and let the sunshine of peace shine on the earth forever.”
Women’s football player Wang Shuang said: “Grateful for everything the times have given us, so that we can pursue our dreams in an era of freedom and peace.”
Men’s basketball athlete Zhai Xiaochuan said: “As an athlete, we must make efforts to serve the motherland and bring glory to the motherland, and inherit it with the next generation of young players. I have also had ten years of experience in the national team, participated in the Olympics and the World Championships, and faced with different opponents, we must show all our strength. The spirit of the revolutionary martyrs has always inspired us.”
Track and field athlete Gong Lijiao said that remembering history and remembering the martyrs, this spirit and strength will inspire her to move forward bravely in future training and competitions and win more honors for the motherland. Track and field athlete Zhang Mingkun said that as an athlete, he has been fighting for the country all year round, and has a deeper relationship with the word “country”. “I will transform the spirit I feel at the conference into motivation for preparation and competition, and inspire myself to work harder on the field, like the People’s Army, not afraid of strong enemies, dare to win, and strive for national glory.”
Freestyle skiing aerial skills athlete Xu Mengtao said that as an ice and snow athlete, he shoulders the mission of inheritance and transcendence. “The Milan Winter Olympics is a new battlefield. We should take the great spirit of the War of Resistance as a beacon, remember history, enlighten the future, and turn the training ground into a position without gunpowder – every leap and every arc is a tribute to history, never forget the original intention, continue to struggle, and inject the passionate power of ice and snow sports into the national rejuvenation!” Short track speed skating Athlete Wu Dajing said: “Today, I was excited and proud to watch the military parade. Justice will win, peace will win, and the people will win! Remember history, remember the martyrs, and wish the great motherland prosperity.” Figure skater Sui Wenjing said: “I am fortunate to the times and to be on the scene. I am extremely excited. Some people say that athletes are also soldiers in peacetime. I want to say that wearing the national flag must be responsible and face difficulties. The mountains and rivers are already safe, so we should be self-reliant!”
Be brave to take responsibility and win glory for the country
History carries the past and enlightens the future. After watching the conference, table tennis player Sun Yingsha was excited. She said: “I believe that every Chinese will be very proud in the hearts of the heart. Every generation has its mission. We must carry forward the spirit of patriotism and the great spirit of the War of Resistance, keep our mission in mind, work together, and strive to shine in our respective fields, constantly create new victories, and make new contributions to the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation.” Table tennis player Wang Chuqin was also deeply touched, “feeling the prosperity of the motherland. As athletes, we must be brave to take responsibility when facing difficulties. I believe that such a spirit of bravery to face difficulties and challenges will inspire ourselves in future training and competitions.”
Badminton player Chen Yufei said: “We live in a peaceful era, and we must cherish the hard-won happy life. We must keep our mission in mind, fight tenaciously in the game, never give up, and win glory for the country.” Badminton player Shi Yuqi said: “We must inherit and carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, use tenacious will and courageous spirit to overcome difficulties, create new achievements, and contribute to the construction of a strong sports country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”
Shooting athlete Yang Qian said: “For us, the arena is like a battlefield. In the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japan, there is a courage to be ready to die, and in the arena, this courage is transformed into a persistence that must be achieved in the mission.” Shooting athlete Li Yuehong said: “The pace of the square team is measured like a ruler, which reminds me of the persistence of fighting for the slightest point in the training field. Athletes pursue the ultimate, and soldiers protect the bottom line – this common demand for perfection is the hardest backbone of the national spirit.” Shooting athlete Hu Kai has added to his determination to win glory for the country. “In future training and competitions, we will definitely encounter more difficulties and obstacles, but as long as we have firm confidence and brave pursuit, even the most difficult goals can be achieved.”
Zhang Ling, a female rowing four-person scull athlete, said: “We rowing athletes start training every day at dawn. The strength and rhythm of each oar are pursuing the perfect cooperation of multiple people. I feel the same sense of power as the parade team – it is an orderly beauty, a unity force, and a hope toward the future.”
Gymnast Zhang Boheng said that as athletes, we should work harder in training and show our due style and character on the field. “Make yourself more motivated, and face difficulties more actively in the future without fear of challenges.” Gymnastics Qiu Qiyuan said that as an athlete, you must also fight to the end on the field.
Synchronous swimmer Chang Hao said: “Seeing the uniform team, this reminds me of the hard work of our athletes on the field. Although we are facing different challenges, we also need this spirit of unity and consistent pace. In the team project, every team member must clarify his position and responsibilities like the soldiers in the military parade team, and work hard for a common goal. Only in this way can we perform at the best level in the competition and achieve excellent results.”
Hard work and hard work
The soldiers’ perseverance and neat steps demonstrate the country’s strong strength and firm belief. This also inspires sports front athletes and coaches to work hard and create new glory.
Guo Shiqiang, head coach of the Chinese men’s basketball team, said: “The spirit of unity, cooperation and courageous progress shown in the military parade is highly consistent with the team philosophy of basketball. In future training, I will strictly require myself and the team members, strengthen tactical execution and team cooperation, and lead the Chinese men’s basketball team to fight hard on the international arena and fight for national honor.” Zhao Rui, a member of the men’s basketball team, said: “The heroic posture of the soldiers on the parade makes me excited. I will inherit the spirit of my ancestors and be brave in taking responsibility on the field. I will train harder, improve my strength, do my best in the game, bring glory to the motherland, and let the five-star red flag fly on the international arena.” Men’s basketball team member Hu Jinqiu said that when watching the military parade, I was full of pride and touch. “Being able to play for the country is a supreme honor. In future training and competitions, I will overcome difficulties with perseverance and tenacious fighting spirit like a military parade soldier, and contribute all my strength to the national team.”
Women’s basketball player Li Yifan said: “I will return to the training ground with this shock and inspiration. Only by completing the training tasks with a stronger will, unremitting efforts and fearless fighting spirit and fighting spirit, can we live up to this profound historical memory and live up to the glorious mission entrusted to the Chinese women’s basketball team by the new era.” Women’s basketball player Han Xu said: “We should understand our responsibilities and missions more. Sports is a war in peaceful times. Basketball players should use unity and technology to defend the national sports honor. We must put this feeling into action, work hard to train and improve our level, and prepare for the next game.”
U17 women’s football player Song Yu said that we must remember history, cherish peace, unite and strive, carry forward the spirit of patriotism, and gather the strength to forge ahead. “We must also stand in this spirit on the field of this year’s U17 Women’s World Cup, not fearing strong enemies, daring to fight and fighting, gathering all strength, and showing the spirit of a sonorous rose on the field.”
U23 women’s football player Chen Rui said: “I am not only proud of the strength of my motherland, but also deeply infected by the spirit of unity and hard work. As a player, we also need to unite and cooperate on the court so that we can achieve the goal of victory.”
Shu Heng, a male long jump athlete, said that this is not only a commemoration, but also a spiritual baptism. “I will take the martyrs as an example, turn patriotism into the driving force for training and competitions, live up to my youth and mission, let the five-star red flag rise again and again in the international arena, so that the world can see a confident and powerful China.” Javelin athlete Yan Ziyi said: “I will transform the power I feel into the driving force on the training field – treat every throw as a sprint, and make every adjustment to excellence, use more precise angles and more powerful actions to throw good results of China on the international arena, and use my profession and persistence to add another highlight to the honor of the motherland.” Wei Lingxia, a female pole vault athlete, said: “We should think more about ourselves. Responsibilities. As an athlete, my daily life is to be with sweat and the will to never give up. I feel that this is not only the pride of an ordinary citizen, but also a spiritual exchange that transcends the field, which makes me more deeply understand what discipline, team, dedication and honor are. “Jabernail coach Lu Xiurong said: “Soldiers have gone through countless hard training just to show the best style. This is like a javelin athlete sweating on the training ground day after day, in order to accurately throw on the field and make a splash. Whether it is the style display on the parade field or the shining of the gold medal on the javelin field, it is a vivid interpretation of the spirit of patriotism and fighting spirit.”
Female hockey player Liu Ping said: “Come from the suffering and glory, running towards the great rejuvenation, with a mission on your shoulders and high fighting spirit!” Female song athlete Wu Surong said: “Born in a prosperous era, young people should be successful. We should have lofty ambitions, down-to-earth, and shoulder the responsibilities entrusted by the times with our fiery youth and firm beliefs.” Female song athlete Fan Yunxia said: “We must cultivate patriotic feelings and sense of responsibility, be brave to take responsibility, and be proactive.” Female song player Chen Yang said that he felt extremely proud of the strength of the motherland and was more determined to strive to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Fencing athlete Chen Chenpeng said that feeling the strength of the motherland, he will remember history, cherish the present, and continue to bring glory to the motherland in his post. Fencing athlete Yu Sihan said: “We must carry forward the spirit of tenacious struggle, work hard in training, do our best on the field, and add color to the motherland with excellent results.” Fencing athlete Zeng Zhaoran was deeply proud. He said: “Whenever we encounter difficulties, think about the hardships overcome by the revolutionary martyrs, the bottlenecks we encountered in training are not worth mentioning.”
Taekwondo athlete Nalda Bahetikhan said: “The tenacity and discipline of soldiers are the ultimate we pursue on the field – every horizontal kick and every head hit must be tempered and refined to be accurate. On the road of life in the future, I will be like a military parade team, unswervingly, kicking out the edge of youth and protecting this hot land in my heart.”
Karate athlete Gong Li said that the parade troops were sonorous and imposing, and modern equipment was lined up to demonstrate the national strength and military style. “This situation makes me deeply proud and shocked, and strengthens my confidence in the future development of the country. Pay tribute to the great motherland and pay tribute to the heroic army!”
Show your style with firm confidence
Excellent equipment and firm and high-spirited mental outlook inject strong spiritual strength into athletes. Freestyle BMX athlete Deng Yawen said that this force will inspire her to strengthen her beliefs and show her style. “They repeat the same movements day after day just to show the style of the country in the most perfect posture. This makes me empathize with it. As an athlete, it is not like that.” Road cyclist Lu Xianjing said that he will learn the spirit of firmness and unity from this military parade and apply it to daily training.
Rock climber Zhou Yafei expressed deep encouragement, “The perseverance and unity and cooperation spirit shown by the soldiers on the parade made me feel powerful. I must devote myself to training with firm belief and tenacious perseverance. Go forward bravely and constantly break through the limits.” Rock climber Zhao Yicheng said: “The strength of the country is my most solid confidence. I understand the responsibility of the five-star red flag on my chest. I hope to show the style of Chinese youth to the world through hard work, break through myself on the field, let the national flag fly high, and let the national anthem resound throughout the field.” Rock climber Long Jianguo said: “I will continue to optimize my technical movements, improve the climbing speed, and demand myself with the style of a soldier on the field, dare to draw the sword and add color to the prosperity of the motherland.”
Zeng Zhijia, a female member of the Wuqi Rugby, said: “Every drop of sweat we have on the training ground will be a tribute to the martyrs, and the inheritance of the great spirit of the War of Resistance will also complete the relay when we raise the national flag and play the national anthem again and again.” Yang Kai, a male member of the Wuqi Rugby, said: “On the field, we pursue speed, tactics and the momentary cooperation of five people. The parade team in front of Tiananmen Gate allowed me to see the ultimate form of this team spirit – the pace of thousands of soldiers is consistent, like a huge living body, the ultimate precise coordination and discipline, which is shocking.”
Billiards player Xiao Guodong said: “The power and accuracy of the spear splitting movements in the military parade are the ultimate reflection of the snooker’s requirement of ‘one-hit killing’. I want to carry forward the spirit of patriotism and the great spirit of the War of Resistance against Japan on the field and fight for my mission.” Billiards player Han Yu said: “We should inherit and carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance against Japan and integrate it into training and competition. I will demand myself with higher standards, train hard, and continuously improve my technical level and competitive skills, so that the five-star red flag can fly high on the international field, bring glory to the motherland and the people.”
U18 women’s softball player Wang Yarui said: “I know how heavy my responsibilities are. The World Cup is close to me. I hope I can inherit the great spirit of the War of Resistance in the U18 Women’s World Cup final.”
Squash player Li Haizhen said: “I truly understand what the peak form of team spirit is. It is a collective force that exceeds the limits of individuals. Its precise coordination and discipline have shocked me.” Squash player Xu Yunxin said that the arena is a battlefield without gunpowder, and every struggle is to fight for national honor.
Bass thrower Wang Chenyi said: “Just like every move of the soldiers in the parade, every throwing and hitting of our athletes is also the crystallization of ten thousand repetitions. This persistence in striving for excellence is the spiritual gene that integrates into the blood of the Chinese.” Bass thrower Yan Linlin said: “Although the veterans of the Anti-Japanese War are gray-haired, they are still tall and tall. The trembling salute is full of love and loyalty to the motherland. It is their heroic sacrifice and selfless dedication that has brought us peace and tranquility today.”
Unite and prepare for the Winter Olympics
The Milan Winter Olympics is approaching, and the ice and snow athletes who are preparing for the competition are highly encouraged after watching the conference. Freestyle ski aerial skills athlete Qi Guangpu said: “It is getting closer and closer to the Milan Winter Olympics. We know that this competition is difficult. I believe that with the strong backing of the motherland, our team will work together and will be able to successfully complete the task at the Milan Winter Olympics.” Freestyle ski aerial skills coach Ren Siwei said: “The Chinese soldiers on the parade are shown to obey the party’s command, be able to win battles and have a good style. This is the precious spirit we need to learn to prepare for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.”
Zhang Xiaonan, an athlete with snowboarding jump platform and slope obstacle skills, said: “As an athlete, we must learn from the spirit of the martyrs, not be afraid of hardships in training, dare to fight on the field, raise the national flag high on the highest podium, and use my own strength to promote the spirit of patriotism.” Coach Zhao Junbo said: “As a coach, I will integrate the discipline and coordination of the military parade into the training, strictly implement the cycle plan, refine the movements and rhythm, use scientific methods and teamwork to improve the quality of each gliding, and compete for gold and silver for the motherland.”
Liu Jiayu, an athlete at the U-shaped snowboard, said: “This strong national strength and unity are the most solid backing for our athletes. It will inspire me to train hard, not be afraid of difficulties, and use every leap on the snowboard to interpret the spirit of hard work and progress. I will leave no effort to strive to win honor for the motherland in the Milan Winter Olympics.” Coach Wang Baoheng said: “The clanging pace of the diagonal is like the shattering waves of ice crystals splashing on the U-shaped pool wall of the snowboard, which instantly hit my heart. The uniform movements of the soldiers solidify like carvings, and the precision of the thousands of hammers is very consistent with every movement I ask the players to rotate in the air.”
Short track speed skater Sun Long said: “When the national flag is raised and the national anthem is played, I have become more determined to win glory for the country. Like soldiers, we are all fighting for the country in our own way. This strength will inspire me to do my best on the field and let the five-star red flag fly high in the Winter Olympics.” Short track speed skater Fan Kexin said: “As a national team athlete preparing for the Milan Winter Olympics, I must learn the perseverance of the soldiers, work hard on the field, bring glory for the motherland, and let the five-star red flag fly high on the international field, inherit and carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, and contribute to the construction of a strong country!”
Curling athlete Han Yu said: “The curling arena also requires strategic accuracy and tacit understanding of the team, and it also requires the tenacity of not giving up every pot when facing a strong enemy. In the next training, I will integrate the beliefs I felt at the military parade into every pot throwing and every tactical discussion, and show the spirit of Chinese athletes’ tenacious struggle in the international arena, so that the five-star red flag will rise due to our struggle.” Curling athlete Fei Xueqing said: “Every powerful step, Behind it are countless boring training, which is very similar to our hard work day after day. It will inspire me to fight harder on the field, transforming this nation’s pride and tenacity into a powerful driving force to challenge the limits and raise the national flag and play the national anthem. It is our responsibility to win glory for the country.” Curling physical fitness coach Wu Di said that watching the parade strengthened the sense of responsibility to fight for the country, the confidence to work tirelessly for the construction of a sports power, and also provided guidance for fearless progress for the Milan field.
Steel frame snowmobile athlete Chen Wenhao said: “I will take the fighting spirit of soldiers as an example, train hard, break through myself, strive to win glory for the motherland with excellent results, and live up to the expectations of the country and the people.” Steel frame snowmobile athlete Yan Wengang said: “As a steel frame snowmobile athlete, I will integrate my perseverance into training and competitions, shoulder the mission of athletes, bring glory to the motherland’s sports cause, and write my own chapter of glory on the field.” Steel frame snowmobile physical fitness coach Tian Guang is a retired soldier. He saw the iron flow rolling in the military parade and the war eagle soaring. , He deeply felt the strength of a great country and the backbone of the nation. “The Milan Winter Olympics is imminent. We will forge our physical strength and allow China’s speed to continue to write glory on the ice and snow track, and use the blood of athletes to interpret the responsibility of ice and snow warriors in the new era.” Zhao Dan, a sportsman in the steel frame, said: “The Chinese strength and steel will demonstrated by the soldiers in the parade resonate with our belief in pursuing a 0.01-second breakthrough on the track. This has strengthened my determination to prepare for the battle. I will transform this shock into every drop of sweat in training and a practical action to strengthen my body and serve the country. I will sprint with all my might in the Olympic field and win glory for the country!”
