olympic champion chen zhong encourages students: bravely pursue your dreams and become the champion of your own life
2024-09-02
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on the morning of september 1, the east campus of tsinghua affiliated high school yongfeng school held the opening ceremony of the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year with the theme of "follow the light of role models and ignite the wings of dreams". chen zhong, secretary of the youth league committee of beijing sport university, two-time olympic taekwondo champion, and vice chairman of the chinese taekwondo association, attended the ceremony and told the students about his struggles, encouraging them to set high goals and strive to become champions in their own lives.
chen zhong delivered a speech as a guest. all pictures in this article are from the wechat official account of "tsinghua university affiliated middle school yongfeng school"
"every step to success in the arena is condensed with sweat and tears, but it is these experiences that have made me what i am today." when she first entered the dojo, chen zhong was just a little girl with infinite longing for martial arts. faced with high-intensity training, countless falls and failures, she was confused and hesitant.
according to chen zhong, every day in preparation for the olympics was a challenge to her physical and mental limits. not only did she have to overcome physical fatigue and pain, but she also had to face tremendous psychological pressure. but every night when it was quiet, she would always think of why she set out - for the honor of the country, to prove her own worth, and for her pure love for taekwondo. it was her persistent pursuit of her dream that made her choose to persevere in the face of difficulties. this belief was like a beacon, illuminating her way forward, allowing her to find her direction in adversity, and eventually stand at the top of the world, realizing her dream of becoming an olympic champion.
chen zhong interacts with students
"the olympic spirit to me means never giving up and striving for excellence. in the olympic arena, i deeply realized the profound meaning of the olympic motto of 'higher, faster, stronger - more united'. it is not only a motto for sports competitions, but also the attitude and pursuit we should have in facing life, study and work." chen zhong said that behind every challenge to his own limits is the adherence to the spirit of "never giving up"; every moment of standing on the podium is an affirmation of the dream of "pursuing excellence".
chen zhong told the students that they will encounter difficulties and challenges in their studies, but please believe that every setback is a stepping stone to growth. don't be afraid of failure, because failure is not terrible, but what is terrible is losing the courage to try again. keep your thirst for knowledge, your curiosity about the unknown, be brave to explore, and dare to innovate, and you will definitely go further and further on the road of learning.
chen zhong hopes that students can focus on all-round development, cultivate their own interests and hobbies, and exercise a strong body. sports can not only enhance physical fitness, but also cultivate teamwork spirit and perseverance.
"on the road to pursuing dreams, if lofty ideals are the compass of life, guiding the direction we are going, then goals are the ladder for us to realize our dreams, and we need to climb step by step. at the beginning of the new semester, i hope that every student can clearly plan their dreams and goals, and work hard for them. whether it is improving academic performance, cultivating interests and hobbies, or participating in social practice and community service, we must meet every challenge with full enthusiasm and firm belief. the achievement of each small goal is a big step towards the dream. bravely pursue your dreams and become the champion of your own life." chen zhong said.
the paper reporter li wenjie
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