Xinhua News Agency, Zhangjiakou, February 24 (reporter Yang Fan, Zhang Yueshan) “did I win?” The palace that crossed the finish line, Naiying shouted loudly to the audience in doubt.
On the afternoon of the 24th, Gong Naiying defeated Swiss player Zogg in the final of the parallel rotation project at Chongli station of the International Snow Union snowboard parallel project World Cup. The two clenched all the way until the last three flag gates were seen. Gong Naiying finally picked the gold with the advantage of 0.35 seconds.
“These days are particularly tired and the competition status is not good enough. What’s more, our level is not good enough than that of foreign players, and we have never thought of winning the gold medal. I tried my best.” Gong Naiying said.
One day ago, the 20-year-old Chinese snowboarder only joined the top 16 of the big swing project. When facing the reporter, she sighed that she didn’t play well enough and didn’t push hard enough. A day later, Gong Naiying won the championship on this new track for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The Chinese team’s Li Ruxin and Gong Naiying entered the top 16 of the parallel rotation competition. In the 1/8 final, Yu Ruxin was eliminated by Zog, while Gong Naiying defeated Polish player krur. In the quarter-finals, Gong Naiying defeated New Zealand player Sabina. In the semi-finals, in the face of German star Joerger, Gong Naiying took a 0.16-second advantage to reach the final and finally defeated Zog to win the championship.
Before and after the award ceremony, Gong Naiying wore the national flag all the time, and his lips trembled. “Today is compared with parallel rotation (non-Olympic project), and the Olympic Games are compared with parallel rotation. I hope to achieve the top four results in the parallel rotation of Beijing Winter Olympics.” She said.
“I really hope to get the top four grades. Come on, China team!” Gong Naiying said.