Olympic champion Guo Jingjing was recently hired as the physical education principal of Beijing Jingshan School, which attracted widespread attention. She walked into the school's natatorium and volleyball hall to interact with the students, emphasizing the key importance of "overcoming oneself" and encouraging them to keep working hard for their dreams. In fact, as early as after retiring, Guo Jingjing has shown her new identity many times: from serving as a FINA referee, cross-border public welfare, and now becoming a sports principal. Her story reflects the image of a "multi-faceted champion" who always adheres to social responsibility.
After retiring, Guo Jingjing never stopped in the glory of the gold medal, but continued to integrate sportsmanship with social needs. She has served as a FINA referee, standing on the stage of international competitions to fight for a fair refereeing environment for Chinese athletes; He also devotes himself to public welfare, pays attention to issues such as the environment and children's health, and protects more people's tomorrow with actions. This time, she came to Beijing Jingshan School to combine her professional experience and educational feelings to help young people understand and love sports, so that they can achieve all-round development in physical and psychological aspects.
Guo Jingjing's practice also provides the public with new thinking: the championship is not only the highest glory on the field, but also a long-term spiritual guidance. When she encourages students to set lofty goals and emphasize teamwork, it is the power of "surpassing oneself and having the courage to climb" is unleashed. In the context of "double reduction", how to enable young people to acquire tenacious character and cultivate healthy habits with lifelong benefits from sports is a new direction urgently needed by education. Guo Jingjing uses the "power of example" to implement daily teaching, reflecting the deep value of physical education: let children win not only scores, but also the courage to compete with difficulties and race with themselves.
It is also worth noting that after Guo Jingjing married into a wealthy family, she did not choose to "be content with the status quo". She has studied and obtained an MBA degree, breaking the "label" imagination with her professional ability and broad vision, showing the independence and tenacity of modern women. She said, "He's a rich man and I'm a champion." Behind this short sentence is the recognition of self-strength and the firmness of the direction of life. Facts have also proved that she not only has the halo of an Olympic gold medal, but also constantly refreshes herself with her actions and wins more recognition and respect from the society.
Because of this, "we need more champions like Guo Jingjing" is not an empty phrase. Competitive sports have a strong social impact and should serve as role models for more people. When the champions continue to study and actively participate in public affairs after retiring, they can sow the seeds of tenacity and hard work in the hearts of young people and the general public. In the final analysis, the championship spirit should not stop at the gold medal moment on the podium, but should become a lifelong responsibility and mission.
Caption: While watching the volleyball team practice, she encouraged the players: "You have to have a goal in life to make a leap.”
In the school history museum of Beijing Jingshan School, a new glorious record may be added - a former "diving queen" is now incarnated as a "sports principal", passing on the essence of personal struggle to more children. She uses the "champion spirit" as a starting point to guide them to better face the challenges of life in their studies and even in the future. This is the luck of education and the hope of society.
Down-to-earth but long-term, constantly challenging herself and caring about the well-being of the public - this is the reason why Guo Jingjing can continue to shine. With her love for sports and education, she interprets the soft power behind the "sports power". It is expected that more athletes will still stick to their original intentions after retirement, bring tenacity and responsibility on the sports field to a broader stage, and let more people see the meaning of perseverance and believe in the value of struggle. After all, a true champion belongs not only to the arena, but also to the times.