On October 22nd, the “Chinese Sports Spirit Lecture Hall” and the “Champion Sports Class” initiative made their way to the Chengdu Education Research Institute Affiliated School, as reported by Chengdu News.
The event featured Olympic champion in team synchronized swimming, Xiang Binxuan, who took the stage to share inspiring stories about the dedication and hard work of the Chinese synchronized swimming team. Organized by the General Administration of Sport of China and the Sichuan Provincial Sports Bureau, the event centered around the theme “Inspiring Dreams, Sharing Spirit.” Alongside Xiang, special guest instructors included He Xiaochu, the coach of the Chinese synchronized swimming team, and team doctor Wang Ying, who all contributed to creating a memorable “sports class” for the students.
During the “Chinese Sports Spirit Lecture Hall,” Xiang engaged with the students, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and face life’s challenges bravely, drawing upon the essence of Chinese sports spirit. “The journey of chasing a dream away from home is incredibly tough, and there were times I wanted to give up,” she shared. “Dreams may not shine brightly, but those who chase them certainly will. Once a dream is acted upon, it becomes sacred.”
He Xiaochu also spoke during the session, sharing her journey from athlete to coach. She conveyed to the students the importance of confronting life’s difficulties with a sportsman’s spirit, emphasizing that only by maintaining unwavering resilience can one continue to progress on the journey of life.
In the subsequent “Champion Sports Class,” Xiang Binxuan led the students through a warm-up and provided insights on effective training techniques. The students participated in a fun throwing game, divided into teams for a competitive twist. Throughout the interactive session, Xiang expressed her hope that young people would commit to regular physical activity and grow up healthy and happy.
