Youyiyuan Community, Li Yuehong has lived here since he was 11 years old. On the afternoon of August 5, when New Yellow River reporters rushed to Li Yuehong's home, many visitors had already packed the room. Everyone had only one purpose: to witness him win his first Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics and achieve a Grand Slam.
Such scenes have appeared in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but this is the first time it has happened in his home. The 25-meter pistol rapid-fire competition is time-sensitive, but for Li Yuehong’s family and friends, the process is quite long because they have waited long enough. For this reason, when the gold medal finally arrived, Li Yuehong's mother and wife shed tears, and his father, who had quit drinking for more than ten years, decided to make an exception and have a celebratory drink.
Enlightenment coach "God predicted"
reveals the reasons for Li Yuehong's progress
Li Yuehong's enlightenment coach Qiao Yicai is 70 years old this year. 20 years ago, 15-year-old Li Yuehong became his disciple, and thus began his "King of Guns" road".
"He was the monitor of that class. I fell in love with this child at first sight. He was more sensible than other children. Although he was criticized, he was the one who received the least criticism in the class." Recalling his past experience , Qiao Yicai’s memory is still fresh.
However, compared to the memories, the old man enjoyed everything he was experiencing more on the day of the finals. His understanding of his disciples also gave him the ability to "divine prophecy". In the penultimate round of the final, Li Yuehong took the lead. At that time, Qiao Yicai predicted: "Four rings will be enough." The result was as he expected. After the last shot, Qiao Yicai predicted: "This time there will be five rings." As a result, Li Yuehong really won the gold medal with an impeccable performance.
"He has dreams, goals, and pursuits. This is the characteristic I know best about him. After the Tokyo Olympics, I asked him: 'Are you still playing?' At that time, his arm injury was very serious. At that time, he also He hesitated, but in the end he chose to continue playing because of his dream." Qiao Yicai gave this answer as to the reason why Li Yuehong's strength has steadily improved in recent years.
Mother wore a cheongsam to celebrate victory
Father made an exception to have a celebratory drink
Who was the busiest person behind the scenes on the final day, it must be Li Yuehong’s parents. Before the start of the Olympics, the old couple declined all interviews and relaxed through travel. With the experience of the past two Olympics, their mood is calmer.
However, as Li Yuehong entered the finals, their inner expectations arose spontaneously. Mother Li Zehua put on a cheongsam to express her hope that her son would "get off to a successful start". Father Li Dong wore a T-shirt with the five Olympic rings printed on it, symbolizing fighting side by side with his son.
As Li Yuehong won the gold medal, the old couple could no longer control their emotions. The two of them stood up, clapped and celebrated, and then returned to the sofa one after another. "I'm so excited, I don't know what to say." Li Zehua said. After calming down a little, Li Dong firmly held the hand of the New Yellow River reporter and said: "I have given up drinking for more than ten years. This time when my child comes back, I will have a glass of celebratory wine at his celebration banquet."
Wife received the best birthday gift
His son once said that he did not like the Olympic bronze medal
For Li Yuehong, August 5, 2024 is destined to be a special day. On this day, he won the Olympic gold medal. This day is also the birthday of his wife Wang Yao. "He never told me that he wanted to win the gold medal in the Olympics. When we talked to him, we would put pressure on him. We would try our best to avoid these problems. After returning from the Tokyo Olympics, I just told him to summarize it well." The final ended Finally, Wang Yao said.
Wang Yao said that when he is not training, Li Yuehong is a standard "nanny dad". "He likes taking care of children and cooking. He is a very good father and a very good husband." Wang Yao said, touching her son's head.
Wang Yao looked natural at this time, but a few minutes ago, she was still in tears. Li Yuehong's gold medal fulfilled the long-cherished wish of this small family for many years, and also allowed her to receive the best birthday gift."Today is my birthday. Thank you Li Yuehong for giving me an unforgettable birthday gift," she said.
"What do your tears feel like today?" asked the New Yellow River reporter.
"Sweet, it must be sweet." Wang Yao replied.
For adults, crying in such situations is a natural expression of emotion. But for Li Yuehong's son Li Junhyuk, there should be no connection between such a happy day and tears.
This 8-year-old boy is also nervous. The competition among the contestants in the early stages of the finals is fierce. He hugs his mother for a while, and curls up for a while. When the final was over, everyone celebrated wildly, and he found an opportunity to escape from the crowd and have fun.
"What do you want to say to dad now?" the New Yellow River reporter asked.
"Dad is great." He replied.
"How awesome is it?"
"Very awesome."
Before the Rio Olympics, not long after Li Junhyuk was born, Li Yuehong went to the Olympics for the first time in his life. Four years later, 4-year-old Li Junhyuk was so ignorant that he already understood that the round thing was called a medal. "At that time, he also said that he didn't like the bronze medal because it was too vulgar." Wang Yao recalled.
Now, the bronze medal has become a gold medal, and Li Junhyuk is already looking forward to this gift that he has never met. With the arrival of this gold medal, there is also the long-lost reunion of this family.
Honor, achievement, dream, family, responsibility, inheritance...
In this afternoon, in this small room, all the elements were intertwined and sublimated. This afternoon, at the Chateauroux shooting range in France, a gold medal fulfilled the wish of three generations of a family.
Reporter: Hou Chao Editor: Zhao Chen Proofreader: Gaoxin Photography: Guo Yao
