Nine years ago, Li Qian, who made her first Asian Games, won a silver medal in boxing.
Nine years passed quickly, this time in Hangzhou, Li Qian finally realized her dream.
” For me, this is a late gold medal.
” Li Qian said after the game.
China’s Li Qian and India’s Lovina Bolgohain met the women’s 75 kg boxing final at the Hangzhou Stadium on Thursday.
Six months ago, the two had met in the boxing world championships, when Li Qian lost to her opponent.
This time at home, Li Qian to 5 to 0 also to the color, the harvest champion.
As the silver medalist of the Tokyo Olympics, Li Qian won all three games at the Asian Games.
Li Qian felt that she played very well this time, but the process is some difficult.
” Our boxing level in Asia is constantly improving, so the whole championship process is not particularly smooth, I am according to the coach’s deployment, a fight down.
” She said.
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Li Qian, 33, is already a veteran of boxing circles.
Previously participated in the Asian Games, the Olympic Games, she failed to climb the highest podium.
” The biggest blow to me before was the 2014 Asian Games.
I competed with full confidence, and finally failed to win the gold medal.
Through these nine years of continuous hard training, after the world championships, the Olympic Games and other competitions, I finally won the gold medal today.
” Li Qian said.
Won the champion, Li Qian also locked the place in the Paris Olympic Games, she will usher in her third Olympic journey.
Seven years ago in Rio, Li Qian, who attended the Olympics for her first time, won the bronze medal.
Two years ago in the Tokyo Olympic Games, Li Qian fought hard for a silver medal.
For the Paris Olympic Games, Li Qian said with a smile, very hope to stand on the highest podium.
” After two Olympic Games, my mentality will be more mature and stable, and I will have higher requirements for myself.
Before is going for the gold medal, but has not been able to do so, hope to achieve it in Paris next year.
” She said.
This competition, relatives and friends from Li Qian’s hometown also came to the scene to pay attention to her performance and cheer for her.
Li Qian said that after entering the athletes’ village, she handed in her mobile phone and did not communicate much with the outside world and devoted herself to the preparation.
” But I saw them in the stands, from their eyes, body movements can feel full of power.
”
In the stands of the boxing match on April 4, there were more than a dozen boxers from a local sports school in Hangzhou, a group of teenage girls.
In the competition, everyone spared no effort to cheer for the Chinese team.
Li Qian saw in the eyes, but also in mind.
After the award ceremony, Li Qian went to the side of the stand, and the children one by one, and gave their own award bouquet to them.
” Through this competition, I hope to attract more enthusiasts to participate in it.
Boxing is a comprehensive sport, especially for girls to practice, it can not only protect themselves but also exercise the figure, children practice words can also grow tall.
” She said with a smile.