The chill of Harbin's icy winds isn't the only thing heating up this winter! China's star speed skater, Han Mei, is gearing up to blaze the tracks at the ninth Asian Winter Games in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. 🌬️❄️
At just 26, Han Mei is no newcomer to the fast-paced world of speed skating. She might jokingly say, \"I'm already 26-years-old in the blink of an eye, which is really scary,\" but this two-time Olympian isn't slowing down anytime soon! 🚀
In a candid chat with CGTN Sports Scene's Shen Xiang, Han reflected on her journey from a 10-year-old with big dreams to becoming a constant fixture on the national team since 2015. \"Joining a new international team last season was a great motivation for me,\" she shared. \"I made progress I didn't think was possible. Standing on the podium felt incredible!\" 🌟
But what's a journey without some friendly rivalry? Han spoke fondly of her friendship with Japan's Olympic champion Miho Takagi. \"Takagi is someone who seems out of reach, but suddenly she's beside you, helping, guiding, and just chatting,\" Han smiled. \"We share our experiences on and off the ice. She's so self-disciplined and professional, with excellent moral qualities. I believe she really thinks of me as a good friend and a good competitor.\" 🤝💖
As for the upcoming games, Han isn't shy about her ambitions. \"I still hope that I can win gold medals in every event I participate in at the Asian Winter Games,\" she declared. \"I think it's better to focus on daily training and summarize my experiences. Even though 26 isn't considered the peak age in this sport, I hope to compete maturely and have an especially good performance.\" 🏆✨
With her eyes set on gold and a heart full of determination, Han Mei embodies the spirit of perseverance. To all the dreamers out there, take a page from Han's playbook: age is just a number, and with passion and hard work, anything is possible! 🌠
Catch Han Mei and other incredible athletes at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin. It's going to be a showdown you won't want to miss! ⛸️🔥
Reference(s):
Talk Sports: Speed skater Han Mei gears up for Asian Winter Games
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