The Su God of the Reopening of the Sports Arena

Chapter 2446 This time, I want everyone to stop singing a cappella.

Chapter 2446 This time, I want everyone to stop singing a cappella.
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The Peking University World Championships in Beijing are about to begin.

As the host of this World Championships, the Chinese athletics team has sent a large contingent led by Olympic champion Chen Ding and world record holders Liu Hong and Su Shen.

This is the highest record in the history of our World Athletics Championships.

The list includes highly anticipated 100-meter sprinter Su Shen, as well as key medal contenders such as Li Jinzhe, Zhang Guowei, Gong Lijiao, Zhang Wenxiu, and Li Ling.

The Chinese track and field team is striving for excellent results at the Bird's Nest.

Although my country's performance in the World Athletics Championships has not been particularly outstanding in the past, there have been breakthroughs in the recent World Championships, especially in the 100-meter event. The Chinese sprint team, led by Su Shen, won the 100-meter championship at the Daegu World Championships and the Moscow World Championships two years ago.

Including the 100-meter relay.

They were both champions.

In addition, Chen Juan won several silver medals in the women's events, all of which were of high quality.

Now let's take a look at the World Championships held right on our doorstep.

Whether they can continue to achieve good results.

Besides the most popular sprint team, Chen Ding, who won the silver medal in the 20km race walk at the last World Championships, will be making his second World Championships appearance. He will compete for the gold medal in the 20km race walk with Wang Zhen, the Asian record holder and bronze medalist at the London Olympics.

Liu Hong is the favorite in the women's 20km race walk. She set a world record of 1 minute 24.38 seconds in La Coruña this June and is expected to win the gold medal at the Beijing World Championships. Liu Hong won bronze medals at the 2009 and 2013 World Championships and a silver medal in Daegu in 2011.

This year in Beijing, Liu Hong hopes to change the color of the medal to gold.

Besides race walking, Chinese athletics also has a high chance of achieving good results in field events. Gong Lijiao, the women's shot putter, will be making her fifth World Championships appearance.

Gong Lijiao won bronze medals at the 2009 and 2013 World Championships. With Queen Adams of New Zealand absent due to injury this year, Gong Lijiao is expected to achieve even better results. She has already thrown over 20 meters three times this year, ranking second in the world.
Zhang Guowei, in the men's high jump, aims for at least a medal. However, this World Championships will feature five top athletes who have previously jumped 2.40 meters. Zhang Guowei hopes to replicate his victory at the Oslo Diamond League to have a chance at a medal.

Li Jinzhe, the men's long jumper, is a silver medalist at the World Indoor Championships and also a silver medalist in the Moscow men's long jump. He's aiming for a medal, even gold, at this home World Championships. He's in excellent form this season, with a personal best of 8.26 meters, and having resolved all his injury issues, he's ready to compete for gold.

The following is the full roster of the Chinese Athletics Team for the World Championships:
Men's 100m: Su Shen, Zhao Haohuan, Zhang Peimeng, Lao Yi

Men's 200m: Xie Zhengye, Su Shen, Zhou Bing, Liang Jiahong

Men's 400m: Guo Zhongze

Men's 5000m: Dobuji

Men's Marathon: Guan Siyang, Hatumhan, Xu Wang

Men's 110m Hurdles: Xie Wenjun, Zhang Honglin
Men's 400m Hurdles: Cheng Wen

Men's High Jump: Zhang Guowei, Wang Yu

Men's Pole Vault: Yao Jie, Zhang Wei

Men's Long Jump: Gao Xinglong, Li Jinzhe, Wang Jianan
Men's triple jump: Cao Shuo, Xu Xiaolong, Dong Bin

Men's shot put: Liu Yang

Men's hammer throw: Wan Yong

Men's Javelin: Zhao Qinggang
Men's 20km Race Walk: Cai Zelin, Chen Ding, Wang Zhen

Men's 50km Race Walk: Wu Qianlong, Yu Wei, Zhang Lin

Men's 4x100m Relay Team: Su Shen, Zhao Haohuan, Zhang Peimeng, Lao Yi, Xie Zhengye, Liang Jiahong
Women's 100m: Chen Juan, Wei Yongli, Yuan Qiqi, Liang Xiaojing
Women's 200m: Chen Juan, Wei Yongli, Liang Xiaojing
Women's 400m: Yang Huizhen

Women's 800m: Zhao Jing
Women's Marathon: Ding Changqin, He Yinli, Wang Xueqin
Women's 100m hurdles: Wu Shuijiao
Women's 400m Hurdles: Xiao Xia

Women's 3000m Steeplechase: Zhang Xinyan

Women's High Jump: Zheng Xingjuan
Women's Pole Vault: Li Ling, Ren Mengxi
Women's Long Jump: Lu Minjia
Women's triple jump: Li Xiaohong, Li Yanmei, Wang Wupin
Women's shot put: Gao Yang, Gong Lijiao, Guo Tianqian
Women's Discus Throw: Su Xinyue, Tan Jian, Lu Xiaoxin
Women's hammer throw: Liu Tingting, Wang Zheng, Zhang Wenxiu
Women's Javelin: Li Lingwei, Lü Huihui, Zhang Li

Women's 20km Race Walk: Liu Hong, Lü Xiuzhi, Nie Jingjing
Women's 4x100m Relay: Chen Juan, Wei Yongli, Yuan Qiqi, Liang Xiaojing, Kong Lingwei, Ge Manqi
Women's 4x400m Relay: Cheng Chong, Wang Huan, Huang Guifen, Yang Huizhen, Zhang Gui, Li Xue

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After the personnel announcement was completed, the Track and Field Management Center of the General Administration of Sport held a press conference this afternoon to announce the start of the World Athletics Championships.

Feng Fengshuyong briefed the media on the overall preparations of the Chinese track and field team and answered some questions that had puzzled the public.

When discussing the goals for this World Championships, Feng Fengshuyong said, "Actually, the General Administration of Sport didn't give us any specific goals, so making medal predictions before the competition is meaningless. I can only say that we want to make up for the regret of not having the national anthem played in the Bird's Nest in 08, and we also hope to see the five-star red flag raised in the Bird's Nest more often. We also hope that more athletes will reach the finals in the competition."

"In the events where we have a competitive edge in recent years, such as the men's and women's 20km race walk, women's hammer throw, men's long jump, and men's high jump, we have a certain advantage. In events where we used to have an advantage, such as the women's marathon, we have also been working hard in the past two years. We hope to perform well in these events at the World Championships and win more medals. In other events, such as the men's triple jump, women's high jump, women's discus throw, and women's pole vault, our athletes also have a chance to enter the finals and finish in the top eight if they can perform normally."

"Of course, the most important team is the sprint team, but I think I don't need to say much about that. Everyone will see how strong they are at the Bird's Nest this time."

He also stated that the leadership did not set a gold medal target for the team during this home-field competition.

However, the goal of the Chinese track and field team is to strive to win more medals, even gold medals, in competitions.

Feng Shuyong said, "Actually, we weren't given a clear target, so making medal predictions before the competition is meaningless. In a major competition with athletes from more than 200 countries participating, being able to finish in the top eight is a very important achievement. In terms of total points, we have ranked around the top ten in many competitions, and this time I also hope that we can be ranked in the top ten among 207 countries and regions."

Regarding the requirements for the athletes, Feng Shuyong said: "From a broader perspective, on the one hand, with the World Championships being held on home soil, we hope our athletes can all be in good spirits and compete with their opponents. We don't want them to lack fighting spirit. In terms of skill level, we require each athlete to compete against themselves. They need to ensure they can bring out their full potential. From 12 to 15, we established a dedicated short-distance, hurdle, and jump division, which improved the stability and strength of our athletes. I hope that at this World Championships, we can make breakthroughs in these events, not just relying on women's race walking. The gap between us and the world's best in men's throwing events and men's middle- and long-distance running is still very large, which is our current weakness."

Women's quadruple events have always been highly competitive for China in track and field, with the women's shot put almost always winning a medal. Feng Shuyong stated, "The women's shot put has a very high chance of winning a medal, as the technique is relatively simpler than other events. In the women's hammer throw, Wang Zheng is in good overall form, very close to her level from last year. Zhang Wenxiu is very consistent; if she hadn't had the Asian Games incident, she would be even better. She hasn't been back in training for long, but she's still doing well. The javelin is quite difficult for us; our goal is for them to perform at their 65-meter level. To win a medal, they must perform at or near their best."

Feng Shuyong still hopes that the media can provide a correct public opinion guidance when reporting. After all, track and field competitions are different from other sports, and there are many objective factors that can affect the results. He hopes that the outside world can give the athletes a relatively relaxed public opinion environment and not put psychological pressure on them.

"As for the sprint team, which is of most concern to everyone."

"All I can say is..."

"Their ambitions are huge."

Feng Shuyong said with a smile, "Since 2008, the Chinese Athletics Association has listed men's sprint as a key area for breakthrough. With the goal of 'striving for world-class level and showcasing Chinese speed on home soil,' we have built an integrated preparation system of 'scientific research + training + support.' During the pre-competition preparation stage, we took the lead in formulating a targeted preparation plan, emphasizing 'refined training' as the core. We tailored a training plan for the men's sprint team by combining the climate characteristics, venue conditions, and the competitive state of the main opponents in Beijing."

"Breakthroughs in men's sprinting are inseparable from systematic, periodic training and comprehensive support," said Feng Shuyong at the pre-race press conference. "Over the past four years, we have assembled a multidisciplinary team composed of Chinese and foreign coaches, sports rehabilitation experts, strength and conditioning coaches, and nutritionists to specifically address the technical weaknesses of our athletes. We have also introduced advanced methods such as biomechanical analysis and motor function monitoring to ensure the precise implementation of training results. Our core athletes, including Su Bingtian, Zhao Haohuan, Zhang Peimeng, and Lao Yi, have gained experience in numerous international competitions and are now capable of competing against world-class runners. We are confident that we will perform at our best on home soil."

"The men's sprint team for this World Championships was formed using a 'middle-aged' model, retaining experienced core members while also incorporating promising young relay runners. Among them, Su Shen, the then-world record holder in the men's 100 meters, is undoubtedly the core of the team. Zhao Haohuan has also proven his return in this selection competition, with his competitive form continuing to rise. Zhang Peimeng, with his stable explosive power, has become a key player in the relay events; Lao Yi is firmly in the first leg, and the four have a high level of teamwork, showcasing their years of cooperation right here at the Bird's Nest. Three months before the competition, the entire team entered the Ersha Island National Training Base for closed training, comprehensively improving the athletes' competitive state through methods such as simulating the competition process, adjusting to time zone changes, and strengthening psychological counseling."

"Playing at home is both an opportunity and a test, and we are fully prepared," Feng Shuyong emphasized. "Years of preparation have condensed the team's hard work, and the athletes' technical abilities and competitive state have reached their best level in history. However, we are also keenly aware that the world's top sprint teams are very strong, and the competition will be extremely fierce. We will focus on the process and concentrate on our performance, so that every athlete can show their best on the 'Bird's Nest' track and live up to the expectations of the national audience."

"Of course, to ensure that the men's sprint team is in the best competitive condition during the event, the organizing committee and the Chinese Athletics Delegation have jointly formed a special support team to provide comprehensive support in terms of venue adaptation, logistical services, and medical support."

"Before the race, the team had completed multiple acclimatization training sessions at the National Stadium 'Bird's Nest' track, adjusting their techniques and running shoe configurations to suit the track's hardness and curves. During the event, the team will stay at the officially designated hotel, equipped with dedicated training equipment and rehabilitation facilities to ensure that daily training and recovery are not affected. The medical team will be on-site throughout, carrying professional equipment such as kinesiology tape and cryotherapy devices to respond to sports injuries and emergencies at any time."

"At the same time, anti-doping work will be carried out in strict accordance with the requirements of the IAAF and the World Anti-Doping Agency. The China Anti-Doping Center has dispatched a professional team to provide blood and urine testing services and to conduct anti-doping knowledge lectures to ensure that the team 'competes cleanly and competes with integrity'."

"With the 2015 BJ IAAF World Championships in Athletics about to open, the Chinese athletics team is fully prepared. All team members will step onto the home track with full enthusiasm and high morale, interpreting the Olympic spirit of 'Faster, Higher, Stronger' through hard work and sweat, and injecting new vitality into the development of Chinese athletics. Let us look forward to the brilliance of Chinese speed at the 'Bird's Nest'!"

"Please tune in to the Beijing World Athletics Championships in August."

"This time at the Bird's Nest, it will definitely bring everyone new surprises."

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Su Shen represents the athletes.

Naturally, he had to go on stage and give a speech.

He elevated the 100-meter dash to the level of a popular sport in China.

In China today, if you can't name a few well-known figures within a 100-meter radius, you're not really considered Chinese.

This is similar to how Liu Xiang popularized the 110-meter dash in the country back then.

Add to that the 100-meter dash, and it holds an unshakeable crown position in the promotional slogans of Europe and America.

This made Su Shen famous throughout the country, after all, the boomerangs previously thrown by Europe and America had now hit him on the head. Su Shen, who broke through in this desperate situation, was practically a siphoning force.

How desperate the Chinese people were about the 100-meter dash before.

Now I know how confident I am in the 100-meter dash.

As the saying goes, the deeper you fall, the higher you bounce back.

That's what I mean.

Furthermore, Su Shen himself is a symbol of wealth off the field. He also enjoys a happy family life, upright character, and a love story that spans from school days to marriage.

It's practically a perfect example of advertising.

Then why not promote it to the extreme?
The moment he stepped on stage, you could feel the enormous star effect.

The reporters initially listened to Feng Shuyong speak because he was a high-ranking leader, and they had to strain their nerves to listen.

When they saw Su Shen on it, their eyes lit up immediately.

It's like the Terminator's red-eye laser is about to activate.

Those one by one.

Don't scare me too much.

"Alright, let's have one person speak."

Su Shen smiled calmly.

"Our goal this time is, of course, to win the championship."

"There's no reason not to leave myself any room for maneuver. I'm the world record holder. Shouldn't a world record holder be thinking about winning the championship?"

"Bolt is very strong, and I will not take him lightly. I have always acknowledged his strength, but I just want to say that whether it is the World Championships or the Olympics, I am the current champion."

"Usain Bolt, he is a former world champion and former Olympic champion, please make that clear."

"I already hold the world record and the Olympic record. Have I ever thought about breaking the World Championships 100-meter record? Of course I have, and I have plans to do it right here at the Bird's Nest."

"Won't higher expectations lead to greater pressure?"

"Perhaps there will be, but this is something that anyone with expectations must bear."

"Will he get injured before the competition, like Liu Xiang did in the Bird's Nest in 08?"

"No, no, no, I can tell you with absolute certainty."

"I am very healthy now, extremely healthy."

"If I can't escape, it's entirely my own problem."

"I ran in the Beijing Olympics in 08."

“I once hung the national flag at the Bird’s Nest, but I’ve always had a regret.”

"The national anthem was not played at the Bird's Nest stadium."

"Although the entire audience of 10 sang along for me at the time, I really want to use that feeling 7 years later."

"Also in the Bird's Nest."

"To fulfill the wish I made in my heart back in 08."