Meet Feng in Paris | Paris Olympics, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
2024-08-12
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From the opening ceremony, when I danced in the rain with journalists from other countries, to witnessing the athletes from various continents blow out the Olympic flame, the first Olympic Games I personally participated in reporting in my life has come to an end.
Can't say goodbye.
Looking back at this 17-day event, there are so many unforgettable moments. Pan Zhanle broke the world record to win the championship; Yang Jiayu won the women's 20km race walk gold medal; Zheng Qinwen won the first Olympic gold medal for Chinese women's singles tennis; synchronized swimming won two gold medals; the diving "Dream Team" won 8 gold medals; the "Shi Ya" combination won the gold medal in canoeing... Listening to the cheers of the Chinese audience, watching the national flag rise high, singing the national anthem, I also had tears in my eyes several times.
At Roland Garros, I saw Djokovic; at the Bercy Arena, I saw the three heroes of the American men's basketball team, "Janduk-Jennis" and "Jeffrey Chandler". Those world-class athletes have added new legends to the romantic city of Paris.
Faster, Higher, Stronger - More Together, I have never felt the Olympic motto so deeply before.
Apart from the Olympics, I also savored this old city with a rich history. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Obelisk, the Invalides, Notre Dame, the Opera House... all those landmarks I had seen in books before now jumped into my eyes. I wandered along the Seine River, watching those pigeons that were not afraid of people; I sat in the "elegant seats" on the street of restaurants, listening to those "foreigners" chatting in French that I couldn't understand - oh, I forgot, I was actually the "foreigner".
Of course, the Paris Olympics is not just about Paris.
Chateauroux in central France is a small town far from the capital. Here, I not only witnessed veteran Li Yuehong win the first Olympic gold medal in 25-meter rapid-fire pistol for the Chinese shooting team, but also met many lovely Chinese volunteers and enthusiastic locals. In this simple town, there are no high-rise buildings, no traffic, but countless smiling faces. They will take the initiative to say "Bonjour" to you and will patiently show you the way.
In the tea ceremony, "Ichigo Ichie" means that the person performing the tea ceremony will sincerely treat every guest who comes to taste tea with the feeling of "It's rare to meet each other, so we should cherish each other in this world". A person may only meet each other once in his life, so he should treat each other in the best way.
The Olympics is nothing new to Paris, as this is the third time it has hosted the event. However, the French, who are known for their laxity, have done their best to ensure the smooth running of the Olympics. As I was writing this article, I could hear the sound of helicopters patrolling in the sky outside the window.
Technical staff, organizing staff, logistical staff, delegations, media reporters and so on, for everyone participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics, feeling every game with heart is the greatest respect for this event.
Paris, "Merci (Thank you)"!
(Qilu Evening News·Qilu One Point Client Feng Zihan sent from Paris)
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