Known for her playful character, 2020 Chinese Beam Champion Guan Chenchen took a more serious note in a CCTV Sports interview, sharing her ambitions and inspirations in gymnastics that sparked her desire to be a part of the mix for the upcoming 2021 Olympic Games. “To me, the Olympics are a dream- when I was young and hadContinue reading “Guan Chenchen: Cheng Fei Made Me Fall in Love With Gymnastics”
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Li Shijia “Excited” to Show New Upgrades
Following her success at the 2019 World Championships, Li Shijia quickly added herself to the mix for a shot at making the 2020 Chinese Olympic Team. However, with the postponement of the games by one year, plans have been put on hold. In September the Chinese delegation was able to hold a national championship whereContinue reading “Li Shijia “Excited” to Show New Upgrades”
Training, Planning, and Altitude with Ye Zhennan
With only eight months left until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the Chinese Gymnastics team is hard at work entering the winter training phase of their training schedule- a time dedicated to working on intense physical fitness testing, conditioning, and fundamental elements. “This winter training we need to maintain conditioning results and do the basicsContinue reading “Training, Planning, and Altitude with Ye Zhennan”
Liu Tingting on Training and Chickenpox
Weeks leading up to the 2020 Chinese National Championships, Liu Tingting was was forced to isolate for two weeks after contracting the Chickenpox virus. “I had to isolate in my room for 2 weeks. Because this competition was really close, getting back into shape was kind of difficult. Although it was difficult, I’ve gradually gottenContinue reading “Liu Tingting on Training and Chickenpox”
Guan Chenchen Excited to Make Senior Debut
After helping her team win silver at the 2019 Junior World Championships, Guan Chenchen makes her senior debut at the 2020 Chinese National Championships this week. Chenchen spoke confidently to the reporters, “I have lots of confidence, when I’m competing on the competition floor I feel much more excited. I think if I try hard,Continue reading “Guan Chenchen Excited to Make Senior Debut”
‘We Achieved Our Goals’: Liang Qiao on Preperation for Upcoming Chinese National Championships
This week the Chinese National Team held an internal test at the National Training Center in Beijing, where gymnasts showed off routines and upgrades they hope to compete at the upcoming Chinese National Championships in Zhaoqing later this month. National Team head coach, Liang Qiao talked to reporters about upcoming plans: “It was very veryContinue reading “‘We Achieved Our Goals’: Liang Qiao on Preperation for Upcoming Chinese National Championships”
Gymnastics Resumes in Taiwan
This week would have been the week of event finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, but because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, all gymnastics has been put on hold: except in Taiwan. Taiwan was able to swiftly control its outbreak back in March and has not reported a single attributed death since May. The timely protocolsContinue reading “Gymnastics Resumes in Taiwan”
Overcoming Adversity, the Story of He Licheng
He Licheng’s mother first put her into gymnastics when she was just three years old, “when she was younger she didn’t eat very much. If you don’t eat enough it’s easy to be dehydrated or get sick. I wanted to send her to do gymnastics so she could make her body stronger.” Even at aContinue reading “Overcoming Adversity, the Story of He Licheng”
Chinese Women Show Off Major Upgrades in June Training
After intense winter conditioning, the Chinese women have been hard at work upgrading their routine difficulty. Each athlete presented new elements in front of coaches and judges in a recent skill verification at the National Training Center in Beijing. Although footage doesn’t show every gymnast, it does highlight upgrades from notable Olympic hopefuls. 2019Continue reading “Chinese Women Show Off Major Upgrades in June Training”
Catching Up With Deng Linlin
Since the Coronavirus outbreak, Deng Linlin has barely left her house. She groaned when the interviewer asked about adjusting to indoor life. “I came here [California] last September, the situation [COVID-19] has been getting worse. I’m at home every day and can’t go out.” Although stuck inside, she has found ways to stay busy. “BesidesContinue reading “Catching Up With Deng Linlin”
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