The position of the flag bearer during the Asian Games and Olympic delegation's entrance ceremony is very important. Don't look at the flag bearer who takes the lead, which represents the overall image of the Chinese delegation. Isn't there a saying called "carrying the flag"? Carrying the flag
The location cannot be simpler.
In the past, the flag bearers of our delegation all came from the men's basketball team. In Yuan Weimin's words: "He is big and looks bright!" In fact, it is the big man who has placed the Chinese people's desire to strengthen China, and also has a bit of the unwillingness of the "sick man of East Asia":
You see, now that we have such big men, we are not the sick men of East Asia, right?
In addition, as a group sport, the men's basketball team has always produced results and is very influential, so if they have a representative, firstly, they are qualified, and secondly, they will not be unknown to others.
But in recent years, the original men's basketball team's prize has been increasingly shaken. At the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics two years ago, Wang Ai was already qualified. At that time, the Chinese team had just won the Asian Cup. That was history.
For the first time. It was also from that year that Wang Ai firmly occupied the top spot in the commercial value of domestic athletes until today.
But that time, Yuan Weimin considered that firstly, it was a tradition for the men's basketball team to fly the flag, and secondly, since he was also the chairman of the Football Association, it would be easy for people to criticize him for letting Wang Ai play the flag, so not only the flag for the opening ceremony was given to Yao Ming, but also for the closing ceremony.
Liu Xiang and Wang Ai didn't catch any of them.
But this year's situation is different. Firstly, the biggest star of the men's basketball team, Yao Ming, is not here, and Wang Ai has lost a strong opponent; secondly, Wang Zhizhi, who is currently carrying the flag of the men's basketball team, and the Basketball Association have some problems after all, and the Basketball Association will not
Strongly support him. Of course, the most important thing is his performance in this year’s Football World Cup, top eight!
The reason why the Chinese men's basketball team has long held the flag-bearing role for China's men's team events is that it has the best results among the three major sports: the World Championships and the top eight in the Olympics.
Now that the men's football team is ranked among the top eight in the "World Championship", it's the men's football team's turn.
The last constraint is height, which is not a problem for Wang Ai. He has to stand up straight and is not much shorter than the men's basketball guard. What's more, he just won the first Asian Silver Ball Award and his popularity is at its peak. He has to play
Once the flag is unveiled, the house is guaranteed to be filled with cheers!
Therefore, when the Chinese delegation arrived at the Asian Games Village in Doha in the afternoon, Lao Feng was notified to ask Wang Ai to go upstairs to be summoned by Captain Liu and Secretary-General Cui. The two leaders explained the task in person. Cui Dalin also jokingly told Wang Ai
Don't be weak and embarrass the Chinese people.
There is actually no technical content in flying the flag, and it doesn't make you like the national flag class, but it is not unscrupulous at all. The posture must be correct, the spirit must be full, and the seriousness of representing the country must not be too high.
Cold. The most important thing is not to walk too fast, otherwise your back legs will be too short to keep up.
After Wang Ai accepted the task, he happily returned to the eighth floor. When he told the story, everyone was happy. This was equivalent to a glorious task that the Football Association had snatched from the Basketball Association. Wang Ai was not the only one who wanted to complain.
The lights at Al Arabi Stadium were bright at night. The first match between China and Iraq was broadcast live on CCTV. The match was also very intense. The final score was 3:1. Wang Ai didn't play the whole match and stayed on the bench to watch the match. Occasionally he played with
Old Liu whispered.
The game was over. The reporters' cameras were on Wang Ai's face. He insisted on letting Wang Ai say a few words. Wang Ai said in his heart that I am neither the captain nor the player, nor the coach. What did I say? Where do I stand?
Tell me? I had no choice but to think about it and said: "For this Asian Games, our Football Association is very determined and resolutely focuses on training the team. You see, none of the over-age players came, they are all young people like us.
My teammates have achieved a big victory. Of course I am very happy, not only for the victory in the game, but also for the growth of my teammates. As for more technical details, I am not sure yet. Ask Chen Tao, didn’t he score two goals?
One?"
After saying that, Wang Ai hid in the locker room and let Chen Tao talk outside. This guy was also a former national star, but he missed this year's World Cup, so his popularity has declined. This is the time for him to show his face.
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The popularity of a player is useless in competition. After all, coaches at all levels only evaluate competitiveness on the field. But in China, it cannot be said that it is not important at all. Otherwise, the fans will not know you, and the coaches and the Football Association will not know you if you are selected.
You have to bear the pressure. If your performance in the game is mediocre, then that's it, shady!
After returning to the Asian Games Village and taking part in a simple post-game review, which will be thoroughly reviewed tomorrow, Wang Ai went downstairs to find the Sports Bureau cadres waiting for him and began training on how to be a flag bearer. Although it is not difficult, the responsibility is too great, so
Neither the leader nor Wang Ai himself dared to take it lightly, and seriously walked up and down the stairs for more than an hour before it was over.
I secretly went upstairs and didn't dare to go shopping on the opposite side, fearing that those stupid people would make me angry.
It is said that the Doha Asian Games is the last training for the Beijing Olympic Games, so this year’s flag bearer... Hehe, who told you that Yao Ming will not come back? Hehe!
The next day was the 30th. There was still one day before the opening ceremony. Wang Ai had to take leave again. This time he was going to attend the AFC awards ceremony. Since it was just in time for the Asian Games, the schedule was particularly tight. In fact, if it were not for the Asian Games
The Football Federation called Wang Ai in advance, and Wang Ai didn't have to go.
The award ceremony was originally scheduled for yesterday, the night of the first battle between China and Iraq, but after the Asian Games grouping information came out, it was postponed by one day in order to allow Wang Ai to attend.
In short, the AFC is quite generous.
When I asked for leave, Lao Gao had a look of displeasure on his face. It’s okay if you don’t come here at ordinary times, but it’s a big deal if you finally come! But we have to let him go, the Football Association delegation is waiting.
Fortunately, the United Arab Emirates is hosting the awards ceremony this year, and it is a neighboring country to Qatar, where the Asian Games will be held. It only takes more than an hour to fly from Doha to Dubai. Now the relationship between the two countries is good, and there are many flights, so it is good for Wang Ai and for us.
Regardless of the National Olympics, the burden is okay.
Of course, Wang Ai is now not only under the control of the old executive, but also under the supervision of the delegation. When Cui Dalin heard that Wang Ai asked for leave, he smiled bitterly and had to give it. Fortunately, the distance was close. He could go in the afternoon and come back in the evening without delaying things.
Wang Ai was hiding his secrets. Lao Gao knew about the AFC Awards Night, but the delegation didn’t know and couldn’t notice it. After all, there were so many projects, but Wang Ai had to tell the delegation in advance the day before the opening ceremony.
He still has to go to receive awards or something, so the flag bearer might not be his anymore.
Now, I got what I wanted.
Wang Ai, who was sitting on the plane, felt so happy when he thought about the sad eyes of his teammates. The Silver Ball Award had not been sent back to China yet, but the Asian Footballer of the Year was obtained again. This time, he simply sent the three he had won before to the National Expo together.
The highest honor in Asia, 99.99% of professional players will never get it in their lifetime, and I have four!
Hehe, don't worry, wait until I get three more, and watch me summon the dragon for you!
This chapter has been completed!