On the afternoon of December 2nd, at the "Understanding China through Sports" session of the 2024 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou), Olympic judo champion Xian Dongmei, gymnastics champion Li Xiaopeng, shooting champion Yi Siling, and diving champion Luo Yutong shared their sports stories and collectively voiced their support for the upcoming 15th National Games, scheduled to be held in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in 2025.

Gymnastics Olympic champion Li Xiaopeng, who began practicing gymnastics at the age of five, has experienced both the heights and lows of his career. He has been promoting the development of sports since his retirement. Speaking about the upcoming 15th National Games, Li Xiaopeng expressed deep emotion. "I have an unbreakable bond with Guangdong since I won two gold medals at the ninth National Games held in Guangzhou. I am delighted that the National Games will return to Guangdong, and next year's 15th National Games will be hosted across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region. This is not only a sports event but also a great opportunity for the world to understand China," he said.

Shooting Olympic champion Yi Siling, who won the first gold medal at the London Olympics, has a profound connection with Guangdong. In Yi Siling's view, sports serve as an excellent window to understand China. On one hand, sports have brought a new engine for economic growth to the country. On the other hand, they contribute to improving the physical fitness and health levels of the citizens. More importantly, on a spiritual level, they help to enhance the nation's soft power and international image, showcasing the Chinese nation's spirit of struggle and unity to the international community.

Judo Olympic champion Xian Dongmei, who has interpreted her 21-year sports career with "passion," experienced multiple retirements and comebacks, returning to competition just three months after giving birth and winning gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. After retiring, she took up a position at the Ersha Training Center in Guangdong Province. "At this year's Paris Olympics, our center's athletes won eight gold medals," Xian Dongmei said with pride.

Diving Olympic champion Luo Yutong, who made his way from Guangdong to the world stage and won the championship at the London Olympics, also has a unique feeling about the upcoming 15th National Games to be held "at his doorstep." "When I first participated in the National Games, I was a naive teenager, only fourteen or fifteen years old. Now, I am involved in the National Games as a team manager. Different experiences can also continue our sports spirit and sports dreams," Luo said.

Source :Lingnan on the Cloud

奥运冠军组团打CALL：十五运会将是又一个让世界读懂中国的好机会

12月2日下午，2024年“读懂中国”国际会议（广州）“在体育中读懂中国”专题会议现场，柔道奥运冠军冼东妹、体操奥运冠军李小鹏、射击奥运冠军易思玲、跳水奥运冠军罗玉通等分享了自己的体育故事，并一起为即将于2025年在粤港澳大湾区举行的十五运会“打Call”。

体操奥运冠军李小鹏，5岁接触体操，辉煌与低谷相伴，退役后推动体育事业发展。谈及即将到来的十五运会，李小鹏也深有感触。“我与广东有着不解之缘，曾在第九届全运会上收获两枚金牌。我很高兴看到全运会将再次来到广东，明年十五运会将在粤港澳三地举办，这不仅是一次体育盛会，更是一次让世界读懂中国的好机会。”他说。

射击奥运冠军易思玲，伦敦奥运射落首金，与广东缘分深厚。在易思玲看来，体育是“读懂中国”的一个很好的窗口。一方面，体育给国家带来了经济增长的新引擎；另一方面，体育有助于提升国民身体素质和健康水平。更重要的是，在精神层面，它有助于增强国家软实力和国际形象，向国际社会展现中华民族的奋斗精神和团结力量。

柔道奥运冠军冼东妹，用“热爱”诠释 21 年体育生涯，经历多次退役与复出，产后三月复出并于 2008 年北京奥运夺金，退役后在广东省二沙训练中心任职。“今年巴黎奥运会，我们中心的运动员拿到了八块金牌。”冼东妹骄傲地说。

跳水奥运冠军罗玉通，从广东走向世界，伦敦奥运夺冠。对于即将在“家门口”举办的十五运会，罗玉通也有着不一样的感受。“第一次参加全运会我还是一个懵懂少年，只有十四五岁，现在已经作为一名队伍的管理人员去参与全运会。不同的体验，也能够延续我们的体育精神、体育梦想。”罗玉通说。

文 | 记者 柳卓楠
图 | 记者 梁喻
译 | 赵凡
审 | 王枥焓