The Xi’an Weightlifting, Wrestling, and Judo Sports Management Center held its 2026-2027 winter training mobilization and anti-doping education meeting on November 11 at the city’s sports training facility.
The event officially set the stage for the center’s upcoming training cycle, which begins on November 15.
The meeting covered a comprehensive range of priorities, including anti-doping protocols, safety education, and disciplinary standards. Officials also outlined the preparations for the 19th Shaanxi Provincial Games, which serves as a central target for the center’s development over the coming months.
Winter training is viewed as a critical window for athletes to improve physical conditioning, refine technical systems, and build mental resilience. To ensure these goals are met, the center has established a leadership group to oversee the training program and anti-doping compliance, aiming to identify past shortcomings and improve the quality of scientific training.
Athlete Representatives and Motivational Speakers
The meeting featured input from both coaches and athletes. Coach Cui Fengfeng addressed the attendees alongside athletes Xie Sihan, Cong Longkai, and Zhu Xinyu, who spoke on behalf of their respective squads.
To further motivate the participants, the center invited three prominent local athletes to share their experiences: wrestler Peng Fei, judoka Han Zixuan, and weightlifter Gao Yuda. Peng, a two-time Olympian, spoke to the athletes under the theme “Light Reappears at the End of the Tunnel.”
“I hope all team members will hold firm to their beliefs, fight tenaciously, and never give up on the road to chasing their dreams,” Peng said. “I want them to cross the ‘tunnel’ of life and welcome the ‘light’ that belongs to them.”
Strategic Goals for the 2026-2027 Season
The center’s leadership said that the meeting was designed to unify the team’s focus and clarify responsibilities ahead of the winter season. The administration is prioritizing a pragmatic approach to training to improve the overall competitive strength of the city’s athletes.
Participants expressed their commitment to the upcoming training phase, noting that they intend to use the mobilization meeting as a starting point. The stated goal for the center’s staff and athletes is to achieve both athletic success and high standards of sportsmanship, ultimately contributing to the development of competitive sports in the region.
The winter training period is scheduled to conclude with the team shifting into full preparation for the 19th Shaanxi Provincial Games.
