One hundred and fifty-two chapters where dreams begin (2)
The bus passed by the beautiful Water Cube and the majestic Bird's Nest. People in the bus couldn't help but twist their necks at the same time, their eyes lingering. That is the highest stage for national athletes, the Golden Hall! There,
They will show their strongest postures and play the most beautiful songs to the largest audience.
Unfortunately, due to the schedule, everyone was unable to attend the opening ceremony three days later. The Olympic Organizing Committee specially invited Wang Ai to personally participate and serve as the flag bearer for the Chinese delegation's entrance ceremony. However, after Wang Ai thought about it for a long time, his teeth almost bled from biting his teeth.
Unable to sleep, he shook his head.
During the preparation period between the game on August 7th and the game on August 10th, I took a whole day to attend the opening ceremony. Going by myself when my brothers couldn’t go, no matter how I thought about it, was good for the team.
unfavorable.
Compared with the personal honor of being the flag bearer of the delegation, competing for the collective honor with the brothers is more important. The former is the recognition given to him by the country, and the latter is the country's expectation of him.
Wang Ai has a clear idea of what can be done to make the country and people more satisfied.
Afterwards, when he heard from Zhang Jilong that Wang Ai had given up the flag-bearer for the opening ceremony in order to prepare for the game, Yan Shiduo called Wang Ai, half regretful and half pleased: "It's rare to have such a person in football.
Opportunity, not to mention it is right at home, are you really willing to give it up?"
Wang Ai was about to cry: "Leader, is it too late for me to regret it?"
Yan Shiduo laughed loudly: "You kid! Oh, well, just give up if you give up. This also shows that we are magnanimous and selfless in football and put the overall situation first. By the way, reporters will probably ask when it is announced in a few days, so I will let you know
Your senior sister answered it for you, do you have any objection?"
"No objection, thank you, leader."
Yan Shiduo hung up the phone without saying anything. Later, the news tactfully came from Zhu Heyuan that Wang Ai was the first candidate for the flag bearer at that time and was also speculated to be the most likely candidate. Zhang Jilong called Wang Ai to ask for help.
The opinions were to be finalized at the upcoming meeting. After Wang Ai politely declined, Zhang Jilong voted for Yao Ming during the meeting.
The leader who presided over the meeting at that time specifically asked about this matter, asking why you gave up? Wasn't it something you were actively striving for?
Zhang Jilong described Wang Ai's reasons exactly as they were. The leader smiled and said four words after listening: "Very good, very good."
Many things in China have some subtle reasons that are not noticed by outsiders. For example, why is the flag bearer at the opening ceremony male and the flag bearer at the closing ceremony female? This is related to the positioning of yin and yang in traditional Chinese culture.
, means opening, while Yin has the meaning of death, quietness, and closing. The opening ceremony heralds the beginning, so Yang is needed, and male athletes are needed; the closing ceremony means the end, so Yin is needed, and female athletes are needed.
Similarly, Chinese football has never been stronger. Why has it never been the flag bearer at the opening ceremony?
Because Chinese philosophy pays attention to humility and moderation. Chinese football is originally the largest sport. No matter whether the results are good or not, as the boss of various sports, just like the boss of the family, you have to be dignified and behave well.
.This is not only to maintain the harmony of the "family", but also to care for the "eldest brother". After all, the rafters will die first when you stand out, and it will last long if you shrink back.
This is not to say how reasonable these reasons are, but respect for traditional Chinese culture. After all, no matter how pure an atheist one is, he is still a Chinese first.
Why did the superiors give the flag-bearer to Wang Ai this time? Because his achievements are so dazzling that it would be unjustifiable not to give him the flag-bearer. It would be hard to explain to society and the people, not to mention that Wang Ai himself had expressed his desire for the flag-bearer before. This
If you give it to someone else without saying a word, there is no guarantee that he will have any thoughts. Even if he doesn't say anything, even if he explains it afterwards, it is not a good procedure, nor is it a suitable attitude towards a hero.
I can’t say that this is a test given to Wang Ai by his superiors. I can only say that the superiors originally had no position. Anyone can do it. Since Wang Ai has the highest social reputation among male athletes and the greatest overall contribution, he is the one. Of course you have to be able to refuse.
Such a big temptation and such a high level of overall view can only be said to make the leader more satisfied.
Of course, there are no rewards, it is enough for the superiors to know what they are doing.
The teammates of the Olympic team also heard about Wang Ai's recommendation to be the flag bearer, and they had mixed feelings! After all, what Wang Ai said to them was: If you don't go, I won't go either!
After the bus passed the Bird's Nest, it slowly drove into the center of Beijing and finally stopped at the parking lot of the National Olympic Sports Center. Lao Gao and Lao Liu stood up and turned around and said, "Everyone, come down and take a look. This is the place where you started. Because.
There are other representative teams training here, today we just have a look and leave after watching."
Everyone didn’t take their bags or luggage, and each got out of the car empty-handed. Except for three overage players and Yuan Weiwei who had never participated, they were all the main players of the two national junior championships that year. For the Olympic Sports Center as a starting point
They all have some feelings.
The earliest one, Zhao Xuri and others, has passed eight years, and Hao Junmin and others have also passed six years.
In the words of Lao Feng: Look for the high-spirited spirit of the past, and look for the ideals and beliefs of the past.
The appearance of the Olympic Sports Center remains the same, and they even saw a few familiar staff members. But in their eyes, these children who were the most noisy back then have turned into steady and strong men. In Germany this year, because of the pictures
Bingen's rich and developed training facilities, the German carnivorous food system and the advice and guidance of the Tübingen Rehabilitation Medical Center have turned even those who were slightly thin before going abroad into muscular bodies.
Even if it doesn't change, it has to change. Wang Ai shows off his body all day long, and his friends have to practice even if they don't practice.
After visiting and reviewing the Olympic Sports Center for more than an hour, it was almost noon. After having a much-anticipated lunch, everyone got back in the car and rushed to Beijing Suburban Airport to Shenyang.
In this Olympic Games group stage, the Chinese team, as a double seed team, was divided into a group of Brazil, New Zealand, and Belgium. The first two games were played at home in Wulihe, Shenyang. When determining the home court, Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Wulihe
The stadium and Dashuai Stadium have both been candidates for home venues because they "helped" the Chinese team qualify for the World Cup twice.
Supporters of various factions have different attitudes. Those who support Wulihe believe that Wulihe is larger and can accommodate 60,000 people, while Dashuai Stadium only has 45,000 people. Those who support Dashuai Stadium believe that Wulihe is a comprehensive sports venue.
, it is not a professional stadium, and the stands are too far away from the stadium, so the viewing effect is not good; some people think that it is better to have one on each side to save the noise.
Wang Ai was not asked for his opinion on this matter. It was not his turn to make the decision. Leonie actively fought for it on behalf of Beyond Sports, but failed in the end.
