Overseas athletes of the Universiade: Looking forward to Chengdu achieving their dreams! Athlete | Chengdu | Dream

Release time:Apr 14, 2024 11:14 AM

The 31st Chengdu Summer Universiade is about to open, and college athletes from all over the world are coming to Chengdu one after another. They have walked the way, paving the way with hard work, forging dreams with sweat, and looking forward to setting their best selves on the field in this international sports event.

Recently, Xinhua News Agency reporters from Algeria, Colombia, Thailand, Uganda, Poland and other countries interviewed college athletes who are about to set off for Chengdu. Please follow the reporters ahead to see how overseas athletes prepare for the Universiade and what expectations they have for their trip to China——

"I can't wait to leave anymore"

Hadil Rezik, born in 2003, is a rising star in the Algerian field event. She is currently studying at the Sports College of the Third University of Algiers and won the gold medal in women's high jump with a score of 1.77 meters at the 15th Arab Games held this month.

Rezik said she is very looking forward to the Chengdu Universiade and hopes to achieve good results in the competition. "I hope to break my best record, break the Algerian national record, and accumulate experience and broaden my horizons through this sports event, laying a solid foundation for future world championships and Olympic Games.".

On July 20th, Hadil Rezik conducted training in Algiers, the capital of Algeria. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wu Tianyu

Overseas athletes of the Universiade: Looking forward to Chengdu achieving their dreams! Athlete | Chengdu | Dream

Besides winning the competition, she also hopes to fully enjoy the process of participating in China. "I know China is a beautiful country with a profound cultural heritage, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to participate in China... In a global competition, we can encounter different cultures and meet people from all over the world. I can't wait to leave!"

Traveling all the way, "setting out for the motherland"

21-year-old Colombian swimmer Sebastian Himenez is a civil engineering student at Pereira Free University. He recently departed for China to participate in the Chengdu Universiade and was interviewed by reporters while waiting in the capital Bogot á.

Sebastian Himenez walks at the airport in the Colombian capital Bogot á. Video screenshot

Ximennis's trip to China for competition is a long journey that requires transferring to multiple domestic and foreign cities. He told reporters that he was very excited and proud to have qualified for the Universiade. "I am very excited because this is my first time participating in a world-class competition, and I am also very proud because I will represent Colombia in the competition. I will fully participate in it in my best form."

He said that in order to perform at their best, the coach and he designed a new training program together. "In the past two months, I have been training from Sunday to Sunday, trying my best to fully devote myself to the Chengdu Universiade."

China's ability to host competitions is impressive

26 year old Ta Meng Wan and Eula Wan are members of the Thai national table tennis team, and they started playing table tennis at the age of 7.

At the age of 12, Ta Mengwan first visited China and embarked on several training trips thereafter. "I like Chengdu, a city with a clean appearance and lush greenery. During the breaks between competitions, we can still go see giant pandas, but every time the schedule is tight, we can't fully enjoy it. This time I'm going to Chengdu, I also want to experience this city and taste the world-renowned spicy hotpot."

Euler is deeply impressed by China's experience and ability in organizing world-class competitions. "Regardless of venue management, schedule, and athletes' arrangements, they are all well-organized. The athletes' village has complete facilities, and there is no need to go outside to buy things, making life convenient."

On July 18th, Olawan conducted training in a sports stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, preparing for the Chengdu Universiade. Shen Jizhong

The Universiade is a highly skilled sports event for Ta Mengwan and Eula Wan, both of whom are determined to go all out to win medals. Thai table tennis national team head coach Asa said, "I hope they can perform at their best level in the Universiade and better tap into their potential."

Looking forward to strong opponents competing for the best results

"I will perform at my best and look forward to encountering strong opponents. I will focus all my energy on winning the game," said Kenneth Mwanbu, a Ugandan badminton player and engineering college student, with a hopeful expression on his face.

Kenneth Mwanbu was interviewed by Xinhua News Agency at a badminton court in Kampala, Uganda. Shen Jizhong

In a poorly equipped badminton stadium in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, Mwanbu shared his growth experience with reporters during his training. Mwanbu comes from a poor family. Since officially starting badminton training in 2016, he has been striving to obtain training equipment through various channels, including the most basic rackets and badminton. With his love for badminton, he overcame various difficulties and through hard training, finally joined the Uganda national badminton team in 2021, which gave him the opportunity to participate in some international competitions.

Mwanbu has never been to China and is looking forward to his trip to the Chengdu Universiade. He also stated that the competition at the Universiade will be very difficult and intense, and he has made sufficient psychological preparations.

"Willing to see oneself as a dark horse"

Dominica Vasilchuk, born in 2000, comes from the University of Warsaw and is a member of the women's fencing team of the Polish delegation at the Chengdu Universiade.

Dominica Vasilchuk is being interviewed by Xinhua News Agency reporters. Video screenshot

On the eve of her expedition, she told reporters that this was not only her first time participating in the Universiade, but also her first time visiting Asia and China, and she was very excited. "Chinese culture has a long history. I want to personally experience it. I will participate in many activities there, visit the city of Chengdu, and learn about its culture."

When it comes to expectations for competition results, she said, "I am not a popular contestant in the competition, and there are not many people who are optimistic about me, but I am happy to see myself as a dark horse and bring surprises to others. So, my goal is to showcase myself as much as possible."

Vasilchuk's training schedule is very intensive, and he goes to the club with the coach every day. "I have been preparing for a year, please wait and see."

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