Fan Zhiyi was stumped by this sport? You can feel the atmosphere of the Paris Olympics without going abroad
One moment they are passing by the crowd on skateboards, and the next moment they may appear in the skateboarding arena. This is the unique charm of the Olympic Qualification Series·Shanghai. On the 16th, the city park located on the Huangpu Riverside was officially opened, and the women's skateboard bowl preliminaries kicked off the Olympic Qualifying Series Shanghai. During the four-day event, 464 athletes from more than 120 countries and regions will compete for seats in the Paris Olympics in four events: freestyle BMX, skateboarding, break dancing and rock climbing.
In the morning, familiar faces such as Fan Zhiyi, Wu Minxia, Zhong Tianshi, Zhao Lina, and Huang Ling appeared in the project exhibition and play area of the city park. Among them were leaders in football, diving, and cycling. They came to the new competitive stage and instantly became "noob".
Standing on the skateboard, the tall and powerful former international football player Fan Zhiyi was no longer the majestic "General Fan". He was trembling and trying hard to maintain the balance of his body. The skateboard started to slide slowly, but he was not under his control. "Football is still fun. Maybe it would be better for children because I have a high center of gravity." Fan Zhiyi shared his first experience of skateboarding. In the rock climbing experience area, Fan Zhiyi regained his agility, grabbed the rock point, climbed hard, and reached the top.
Singer Huang Ling prefers BMX because "this sport is cool." Zhao Lina, the former national goalkeeper of the women's football team, laughed and said that she has a height advantage and is more suitable for rock climbing. Diving Olympic champion Wu Minxia has become a fan because of her good-looking skateboarding. Olympic cycling champion Zhong Tianshi is a volunteer for the Olympic Qualification Series·Shanghai. She has experienced hundreds of battles and was also infected by the atmosphere of the City Sports Festival. “This competition is like a festival. Not only can everyone see the performances of Olympic-level athletes, You can also experience these projects first-hand.”
The official store is a very popular place in the city park. In the first two days, foreign athletes, coaches and officials who came in advance to adapt to the venue were the main force in buying. Starting from the 16th, spectators from all over the world joined the "sweeping army", and the small space was crowded.
The most eye-catching is the Paris Olympic Games mascot "Frige". Its image is derived from one of the French cultural symbols - the Phrygian hat. It reflects France's profound historical and cultural heritage and also conveys the unity and unity in the Olympic spirit. Peace concept. The "Frige" plush toys and keychains of different sizes are addictive.
The weather has been fine these two days, and sun protection clothing has been sold out; bucket hats are selling well around the event, becoming another beautiful sight in the stadium. White T-shirts for the four sports of freestyle BMX, skateboarding, break dancing, and rock climbing. The graphics are simple and fashionable, making it difficult to choose. According to the staff, due to the booming sales, the inventory has been exhausted.
Badges are also popular souvenirs. The most distinctive Shanghai landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, the China Pavilion at the World Expo, and the Wukang Building, together with the event LOGO, form badges with Shanghai-style characteristics, which are favored by foreign friends.
Ms. Zhou from Qingdao and her friends each had a skateboard around the event. "A skateboard costs 154 yuan, which is not expensive as a souvenir." Ms. Zhou also skateboards on a daily basis. She knew that the Olympic Qualification Series would be held in Shanghai, so she grabbed the tickets early. , "It's too far to go to Paris. We feel the Olympic atmosphere in Shanghai."
Walking in the city park, the biggest feeling is that there are many young people and there are many children. Under the guidance of their parents, the "little ones" found their own playground.
At the skateboarding competition, the reporter came across a young mother holding a baby under one year old in her arms. She was probably the youngest audience in the audience. She said: "I like sports, so I came to take a look at the Olympic qualifying competition. I think skateboarding is quite interesting, and my children will be exposed to it in the future, so I let him experience it first."
Dare to challenge and innovate. Get up when you fall and continue to the next level. On the field, 12-year-old Chinese player Zheng Haohao is chasing his Olympic dream, and the audience of similar age off the field empathizes with him. A group of young skateboarders from the Guangdong Provincial Team watched the game seriously in the audience. The coach said that several of the children will participate in the Los Angeles Olympic Qualification Tournament.
More and more parents are willing to let their children try BMX, skateboarding, break dancing and rock climbing. 8-year-old Chen Ruiqi is a boy riding a scooter. He hurts after falling over and over again but still persists. His mother said: "Extreme sports like BMX can hone children's will and character, and make them not afraid of difficulties or failures, making them more brave and creative."
There are a wealth of sports enlightenment activities every day in the city park, including zero-based experience in BMX, skateboarding, break dancing and rock climbing, championship teaching activities, sports concerts, painting competitions, etc. This event integrates sports, art, music, culture The all-in-one immersive Olympic experience will also ignite more young people’s interest in sports.
