[Source: Red Star News]
Huang Zhang Jiayang returned to her home in Xindu District, Chengdu
"Wow, so many people came, thank you all!"
On August 10, Chengdu girl Huang Zhang Jiayang Together with his teammates, with perfect performance, he helped the Chinese team win the all-around gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics at the Paris Olympics and create history! At noon on August 15, Huang Zhang Jiayang took a flight back to Chengdu with great honor. At Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, the new Olympic champion was greeted with flowers and applause.
In addition to the rhythmic gymnastics team all-around champion Huang Zhangjiayang, an athlete from Chengdu, the synchronized swimming team champion Xiao Yanning and Xiang Xuan from Dazhou took the same plane back to Chengdu. China Huaying Team coach He Xiaochu and team doctor Wang Ying also made a triumphant return to their hometown.
For the Chinese Rhythmic Gymnastics Team and Huang Zhang Jiayang, winning gold at the Paris Olympics has not been an easy road. In the artistic gymnastics collective all-around qualifying competition, the Chinese team entered the finals with the fifth overall score. However, surrounded by strong opponents, the girls showed their full strength in the finals and won the championship with an amazing performance without any mistakes. Get on the top podium. Especially in the 3-belt and 2-goal competition, a Han and Tang Dynasty theme song "Phoenix Crying in the Sky" fully displayed the oriental charm. Huang Zhang Jiayang, who was in the main position during the move, was as graceful as a giant, which left a deep impression on people. .
Dad: Treat her well by cooking
In the past year, Huang Zhang Jiayang has won gold and silver with the Chinese team in the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup and World Championships. Finally, at the age of 24, he completed the most important honor puzzle - - Fulfilled the Olympic gold medal dream. This proud graduate from the Chengdu Junior Sports School has reached the pinnacle of his career.
After participating in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, Huang Zhang Jiayang returned to Beijing with the last batch of athletes from the Chinese delegation on August 13. Huang Zhangjiayang’s parents, Huang Zhilong and Zhang Xiaofan, also came to the pick-up site. Zhang Xiaofan said that on the night he won the gold medal, he and his husband hugged each other and cried. It was not easy for his daughter to realize her dream of Paris.
"Her mother sent her a congratulatory message that night, but she was too busy and tired, so she didn't reply until the next day." Huang Zhilong said that this time Huang Zhang Jiayang came home, he was going to cook and reward her. "She likes the taste of my food. She has been away from home for so many years, and now the taste is lighter."
At about 13 o'clock yesterday, amid a burst of cheers, Huang Zhang Jiayang, dressed in the clothes of the Chinese delegation, pushed his suitcase from the exit When I walked out, I kept waving and saying hello to everyone, smiling like a flower. Among the people picking up the plane, Huang Zhangjiayang saw Zhang Xiaofan at a glance, and she gave her mother the first, most enthusiastic and warm hug. Later, surrounded by the crowd, Huang Zhang Jiayang took a group photo with everyone.
"Wow, there are so many of you here, thank you all, thank you all!" When Huang Zhang Jiayang returned to Chengdu, his first sentence was to thank the elders in his hometown for their support.
Huang Zhang Jiayang said that his mood has calmed down a lot since he won the gold medal. This gold medal, in addition to being China's first Olympic gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics, is also a personal proof for her. "Behind this gold medal is the dedication and hard work of so many people, including the school. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone."
Talking about the next arrangements, Huang Zhang Jiayang said, "There will be no competition for the time being. But she still obeys the team's arrangements! "
She can only stay at home for one week
"Welcome the Olympic champion home!" On the afternoon of August 15, Huang Zhang Jiayang returned to his home in Xindu District, Chengdu City. At the entrance of the community, flowers, photos and welcome banners were arranged early. Faced with the warm welcome from his hometown people, Huang Zhangjiayang smiled happily.
After returning home, Huang's mother Zhang Xiaofan said that during the entire four-year Olympic cycle, her daughter would not stay at home for more than seven days. After the Paris Olympics, Huang Zhang Jiayang could only stay at home for a week. "Without any outings planned, the family just wanted their daughter to relax and enjoy family time," Zhang Xiaofan said.
It is understood that Huang Zhang Jiayang is the second Olympic champion from Xindu.At present, Xindu has built a number of distinctive and high-standard sports venues and facilities, providing training venues for professional athletes and sports enthusiasts, as well as high-quality sports fitness and competition venues for citizens.
Chengdu Commercial Daily - Red Star News reporter Pei Han Dong Xin photographer Wang Qin