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Reporter Hou Lin
html On the evening of September 13, Li Yujie, the women’s taekwondo k44 57kg champion who finished her trip to the Paris Paralympic Games, returned to Xilishan Village, Kunlun Town, Zichuan District At home, she won the first Paralympic taekwondo gold medal for the Chinese team.
The heavy gold medal carries Li Yujie’s Olympic dream
This is Li Yujie’s second time competing in the Paralympics. She won the bronze medal in this event at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. This first gold medal finally made her realize her dream. Dream of becoming an Olympic champion. Standing on the podium, Li Yujie's bright smile infected countless people.
html On the morning of September 14, the reporter met this "angel with broken wings" and listened to her story about her growth.sports expert
"I was famous for being naughty when I was a child. Many friends of the same age played with me, but it was stressful." Braving the drizzle, she walked into Li Yujie's house. The lively and cheerful girl quickly opened her eyes. Chatterbox.
In 2001, Li Yujie was born in a happy farm family. The soft little girl quickly gained the favor of her parents and elder brother. As she grew up, this little girl who was a crybaby in the eyes of her mother, Chen Cuiying, developed into a boy-like character.
"There is a mountain to the east of our village, and I often went up to the mountain to play when I was a child." Li Yujie said that at that time, she went up to the mountain with her friends from the village while her parents were not paying attention. "I remember there was a particularly thick mulberry tree on the mountain. When the mulberries were ripe, I would climb up the tree and pick and eat them."
In addition to climbing mountains and trees, Li Yujie often ran around the village with her friends. It was at this time that her athletic talent came to the fore. "The movements are more flexible than other children, and they are not willing to stop for a moment." Li Yujie's mother said that because she loved to move so much, some children of the same age could not keep up with her, so Li Yujie became "King of Children".
In 2011, an accident caused Li Yujie to lose her right hand and left several scars on her face that could not be healed. However, this smiling girl with crescent-shaped eyes does not have low self-esteem, but strives to adapt to life.
In 2014, Li Yujie, who was in the second grade of junior high school, happened to pass by the playground and saw some classmates performing professional sports training, and the sports gene in her bones was awakened again.
"There is no reason, I just like sports." At this time, a seed of eagerness to participate in professional training slowly took root in Li Yujie's heart. "Because I didn't have my own physical education teacher, I asked a classmate who was practicing football to help me ask."
Li Yujie said that what she didn't expect was that the physical education teacher happily accepted her idea. she. "Actually, the physical education teacher really wanted me to participate in training, but due to my special situation, he was too embarrassed to say anything." With the teacher's support, Li Yujie participated in the sprint training of the school's track and field team. From then on, sports became a part of Li Yujie’s life.
Switched to Taekwondo
After joining the track and field team, Li Yujie participated in the Zibo Primary and Secondary School Sports Games many times. Although she did not achieve individual results, she also gained happiness from sports.
At that time, Li Yujie’s academic performance was also very outstanding. "Science is pretty good, especially in physics and chemistry in the third year of junior high school. Her results can be ranked among the top 50 in the class." Li Yujie's father, Li Ketong, said that seeing the changes that physical training has brought to Li Yujie, he Very proud of the child.
In 2016, Li Yujie, who wanted to learn a skill, gave up going to high school and studied accounting at a vocational school. Her parents also hoped that she would enter a higher education institution through study, but a competition changed Li Yujie's growth trajectory.
"After learning that I had participated in track and field training, the Zichuan District Disabled Persons' Federation approached my father and hoped to represent Zibo City in the Provincial Disabled Persons' Track and Field Championships." In this competition, Li Yujie won the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters. The champion of 300 meters was also spotted by the Qingdao Disabled Sports Center. Li Yujie said that when the director of the center found her, he hoped that she could participate in the training of taekwondo competitions.
At that time, Taekwondo was an emerging sport among disabled people in my country, and changing careers meant having a greater opportunity to stand on a broader stage.Considering that Asians do not have physical and ability advantages in track and field events, Li Yujie decided to try training after discussing with her family.
“The main thing is that I love sports.” In January 2017, Li Yujie packed up her bags and went to Qingdao alone, becoming the first batch of athletes in China to participate in taekwondo training for people with disabilities.
4 golds and 2 silvers in one year
At the 2018 National Games for People with Disabilities, the fledgling Li Yujie won her first national championship and was successfully selected for the national team. The idea of competing in the Paralympics and winning the championship was deeply buried in her heart.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2019, Li Yujie participated in an international competition for the first time and won the women's k44 58kg championship in the Turkish Disabled Taekwondo World Championships. Since then, in order to get tickets for the Tokyo Paralympic Games, Li Yujie has participated in many international competitions and ranked second in the world in the Olympic standings with 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals.
On September 3, 2021, Li Yujie won the bronze medal in the women's k44 58kg taekwondo final of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.
My parents hung all the medals that Li Yujie participated in on the wall
"The Tokyo Paralympic Games is very stressful." It was the first time for Li Yujie to participate in the Paralympic Games. Her opponents included five-time World Championship champions, and they also practiced Athletes who have been together for more than 10 years, she has the shortest growth time.
Although Li Yujie won the first Paralympic Taekwondo medal for her country with her hard work and her ability was recognized, her desire to win the Paralympic Games became even stronger.
In 2022, Li Yujie served as a torchbearer and participated in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Torch Relay.
Paris finally came true
The direction and goal of efforts were clarified, and the burden in Li Yujie's heart was instantly relieved. However, old injuries caused by the competition and new injuries caused by participating in the competition forced her to undergo treatment.
"One treatment lasted more than half a month. Once she was severely anemic and her hemoglobin was only 5 grams. I really didn't want her to train anymore." Looking at Li Yujie who was suffering from injuries, her father was the first to accompany her in bed. The idea of letting her give up came up for the first time. "Our family has always supported her in practicing sports, but when she saw her child covered in injuries, it really hurt her."
Li Yujie did not back down. After the treatment, she quickly threw herself into training. "The belief in my heart is relatively strong." Li Yujie said that normal training is during the day, but she has always insisted on "three trainings" a day. "I have to practice extra every night. I don't want to feel guilty because of the occasional slack, and I don't want to waste everyone's efforts."
During the three years of preparing for the Paris Olympics, Li Yujie, with the help of her coach, learned to protect herself Under the premise, she figured out her opponent's tricks, finally realized her dream of going to Paris, and won the gold medal she had longed for.
Li Yujie showed her parents the gold medal she won at the Paris Paralympic Games
"The gold medal is 529 grams, very heavy." Holding the gold medal from the Paris Paralympic Games, Li Yujie's smile on her face was filled with the arrogance of a young girl . "All the hardships are not as good as the moment when I stand on the highest podium, especially when I carry the national flag on my body."
After spending the Mid-Autumn Festival with her family, Li Yujie will embark on a new training journey. Facing the road ahead, she doesn't want too many people to pay attention to her. "Taekwondo is a career I love. It is easy to attack but difficult to defend. I will train harder and achieve my own glory as an athlete."
This year, Li Yujie adopted a pet cat "Tangyuan" , this little guy adds fun to her boring training.
Considering that Asians do not have physical and ability advantages in track and field events, Li Yujie decided to try training after discussing with her family.“The main thing is that I love sports.” In January 2017, Li Yujie packed up her bags and went to Qingdao alone, becoming the first batch of athletes in China to participate in taekwondo training for people with disabilities.
4 golds and 2 silvers in one year
At the 2018 National Games for People with Disabilities, the fledgling Li Yujie won her first national championship and was successfully selected for the national team. The idea of competing in the Paralympics and winning the championship was deeply buried in her heart.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2019, Li Yujie participated in an international competition for the first time and won the women's k44 58kg championship in the Turkish Disabled Taekwondo World Championships. Since then, in order to get tickets for the Tokyo Paralympic Games, Li Yujie has participated in many international competitions and ranked second in the world in the Olympic standings with 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals.
On September 3, 2021, Li Yujie won the bronze medal in the women's k44 58kg taekwondo final of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.
My parents hung all the medals that Li Yujie participated in on the wall
"The Tokyo Paralympic Games is very stressful." It was the first time for Li Yujie to participate in the Paralympic Games. Her opponents included five-time World Championship champions, and they also practiced Athletes who have been together for more than 10 years, she has the shortest growth time.
Although Li Yujie won the first Paralympic Taekwondo medal for her country with her hard work and her ability was recognized, her desire to win the Paralympic Games became even stronger.
In 2022, Li Yujie served as a torchbearer and participated in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Torch Relay.
Paris finally came true
The direction and goal of efforts were clarified, and the burden in Li Yujie's heart was instantly relieved. However, old injuries caused by the competition and new injuries caused by participating in the competition forced her to undergo treatment.
"One treatment lasted more than half a month. Once she was severely anemic and her hemoglobin was only 5 grams. I really didn't want her to train anymore." Looking at Li Yujie who was suffering from injuries, her father was the first to accompany her in bed. The idea of letting her give up came up for the first time. "Our family has always supported her in practicing sports, but when she saw her child covered in injuries, it really hurt her."
Li Yujie did not back down. After the treatment, she quickly threw herself into training. "The belief in my heart is relatively strong." Li Yujie said that normal training is during the day, but she has always insisted on "three trainings" a day. "I have to practice extra every night. I don't want to feel guilty because of the occasional slack, and I don't want to waste everyone's efforts."
During the three years of preparing for the Paris Olympics, Li Yujie, with the help of her coach, learned to protect herself Under the premise, she figured out her opponent's tricks, finally realized her dream of going to Paris, and won the gold medal she had longed for.
Li Yujie showed her parents the gold medal she won at the Paris Paralympic Games
"The gold medal is 529 grams, very heavy." Holding the gold medal from the Paris Paralympic Games, Li Yujie's smile on her face was filled with the arrogance of a young girl . "All the hardships are not as good as the moment when I stand on the highest podium, especially when I carry the national flag on my body."
After spending the Mid-Autumn Festival with her family, Li Yujie will embark on a new training journey. Facing the road ahead, she doesn't want too many people to pay attention to her. "Taekwondo is a career I love. It is easy to attack but difficult to defend. I will train harder and achieve my own glory as an athlete."
This year, Li Yujie adopted a pet cat "Tangyuan" , this little guy adds fun to her boring training.
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