Chapter 299 Haigeng Base
"This... this is too exaggerated! This is an Olympic qualifier, why does it look like a competition between professional athletes and amateur athletes!" The contestants can be said to be the most powerful domestic middle and long-distance runners, but the gap they showed today made many people on the scene unacceptable.
"This is the real difference between Chinese men's middle- and long-distance runners and world-class level! Such intuitive performance will shock many people!" Duan Shijie and Lou Xiaopeng also came to the stadium on time to watch Gu Feng's performance. As Li Tian said, the trip was definitely worth it. If Gu Feng ran a score that surpassed Asian level in the morning, then his performance in the afternoon was truly world-class. Such results were quite competitive even in top events such as the World Championships and the Olympics.
For a long time, the strength of Chinese men's middle and long-distance runners has not even met the minimum participation standards for major events such as the Olympics and the World Championships, and they have not gotten the opportunity to compete with the world's top players. So although they know that there is a big gap between the two, when the gap is expressed in such an intuitive form, it still seems shocking.
"Where did Li Tian find the 'monster'? Is this the so-called birds of a feather flock together?" After Li Tian, Gu Feng was also named "monster" by reporters.
Four games and four Asian records. In this two-day Chinese Olympic track and field qualifier, Gu Feng established his position in the Chinese track and field industry with his "crazy" performance. His name has become a household name with the hot reports from major domestic media, and has become a new star in the Chinese sports industry.
After the qualifying competition, Gu Feng finally experienced the feeling after becoming famous. No matter where he walked, he was always filled with countless attention. Even eating and going to the toilet, he might be stared at by several reporters. However, what he couldn't stand was the overwhelming media interview requirements. As an agent, Xu Hongtao would give several media opportunities to interview each day. On the one hand, he created momentum for Gu Feng and quickly increased his popularity, and on the other hand, he used it to conduct "interview training" for Gu Feng. Now Gu Feng is no longer the unknown mountain village boy at the time, but a veritable sports star. As a public figure, facing the media is inevitable. If even these domestic reporters can't handle it, it is not a joke when facing media from all over the world during the Olympics.
When Gu Feng was suffering from all the torture, Li Tian wisely chose to avoid the media and ran to Mr. Song's house alone for a few days. He chatted with the old man every day, tasting tea and playing chess. However, when the Chinese Athletics Association officially announced the list of Chinese team players who were approved to participate in the track and field events of the Beijing Olympic Games, Gu Feng's torture and Li Tian's torture were all over. Because all the selected players required to gather at the Kunming Haitang Sports Training Base within three days for a 40-day fully closed training, this was also the last large-scale training camp before the start of the game. With his outstanding performance in this qualifying competition, Gu Feng's selection for this list has long been recognized by many media, but Li Tian's name suddenly appeared on this list, which was beyond everyone's expectations.
"Huh? Old Qiao, you are not wrong with this list, why is Li Tian's name also on it?" In the editorial room of the Beijing branch of Sports Weekly, Song Mingyu had just obtained the list of Olympic track and field contestants announced by Dangdang of the China Athletics Association today. After closer inspection, he found that the person who was ranked above the list was Li Tian, who had already announced his withdrawal from the track and field team.
Over the years, Song Mingyu has always been able to get a lot of insider information with his good relationship with Li Tian. His local abilities are also very outstanding. Therefore, since the New Year, he was appreciated by the newspaper boss and transferred from his headquarters in Changsha to the Beijing branch to serve as editor-in-chief. The upcoming Olympics is the top priority of their work.
"Absolutely, I got this list directly from China Track and Field, and other newspapers got the same." Lao Qiao said with great certainty. As for why Li Tian's name appeared on the list, he himself couldn't understand it.
"There is no reason. Xiaotian just called me a few days ago, and he didn't mention the matter of participating in the Olympics. Could it be that this was the unilateral decision of the Athletics Association? It's impossible..." Song Mingyu muttered to himself while looking at the list. Before Li Tian accompanied Gu Feng to Beijing to participate in the competition, he had called Song Mingyu on the phone. Because considering Li Tian's mood after being injured, Song Mingyu did not ask about this situation during the conversation. In order to keep it secret, Li Tian did not mention the recovery of his injury, so Song Mingyu was still in the dark.
"Is it because Xiaotian's injury healed!" The qualification for the Olympics is extremely precious. The Chinese Athletics Association will never waste it easily, even if the target is Li Tian, who has made great contributions to Chinese track and field track. Thinking back to the fact that he was talking to Li Tian, he could feel that he had regained his previous cheerfulness and confidence, Song Mingyu became more and more convinced of his thoughts.
Other media were also confused. Only those around him and the two main leaders of the Athletic Association knew that even if many reporters asked the Athletic Association press officers in every possible way, they could not get any valuable information. When they hoped to find Li Tian himself, they had already flew to the Kunming Haitang Sports Training Base with Gu Feng and Coach Fan, and other members of the coaching team also returned to City 1 at the same time.
"Hey! Is it Xiaotian?" Unlike other media, Song Mingyu can contact Li Tian directly and confirm his thoughts from him. So after returning to his office, Song Mingyu immediately called Li Tian.
"Brother Song, is there anything wrong?" As soon as he walked out of Kunming Airport, Li Tian's cell phone rang.
"Okay, you little god, such a big thing has not leaked any news to me. If I hadn't just obtained the list of the Athletic Association, I would have been kept in the dark!"
"Haha, you know everything. But I can't blame me. Two months ago, my leg injury was just healed. In order to ensure that I don't get disturbed by external forces, the Athletics Association requires strict blockade of news. No one except my family and coach knows it. By the way, it should be very lively there now!" Li Tian wisely put the blame on the Athletics Association.
"It's not just lively. I guess the headquarters of the Athletics Association has been surrounded by reporters. I don't know how many reporters are looking for you in Beijing!"
"Hehe, let them work hard. I have had the foresight. Now I have arrived in Kunming with Gu Feng! When they arrived here, I would have entered the training base long ago. This time the sword collection was completely closed." Li Tian said with a smug smile.
"You are ruthless!" Song Mingyu couldn't help feeling sad for other colleagues. When they met a cunning little fox like Li Tian, they really suffered.
"Brother Song, it's not difficult for you to want news. I also have the absolute insider of Gu Feng. But do you have to make some blood? My requirements are not high. Just go to Quanjude to have a meal next time you meet." After being knocked, Song Mingyu got a lot of news from Li Tian.
The next day, the Sports Weekly reported on the front page with the title "The miracle of the King's Return Shows Again!" in large quantities of reports on the news that Li Tian recovered from his injury and returned to the court. As soon as this report was released, it immediately attracted cheers from the Chinese people. The sales record of Sports Weekly was broken and broken again and again. The vast number of "Sports Weekly" who had been silent for nearly a year finally found a breakthrough to vent their emotions and completely got rid of their long-depressed mood. The official website of the "Sports Fan Association" was even more enthusiastic because netizens were too enthusiastic and crashed eight times in a row.
"Brother Tian, this Haitang training base is really great. Not only is the training environment good, but the supporting facilities are also very complete. It will definitely be very pleasant to train here!" On the morning of the second day after arriving in Kunming, Li Tian, Gu Feng and Coach Fan entered the Haitang training base together. After arranging the accommodation, Gu Feng pulled Li Tian around the base to get familiar with the environment here.
"Of course, Haitang is the largest comprehensive sports training base in China with the best facilities. It is 1,888 meters above sea level and belongs to the sub-plateau area. It covers an area of 500,000 square meters, including 16 standard football fields, 3 outdoor and an indoor track and field field, 10 indoor basketball, volleyball court, 17 tennis courts, as well as swimming pools and diving halls, etc. So this training camp is not only our track and field team, but also the national football Olympic team, basketball team, volleyball team and swimming team are also here. It can be said that half of the athletes participating in the Olympics will gather here."
That afternoon, Li Tian met a friend, Liu Xiang and coach Sun Haiping reported to the base in advance and lived next to Li Tian.
"I knew you wouldn't quit so simply. Sure enough, I couldn't help but emerge before the Olympics. How about it? Now the injury is healed!" Seeing Li Tian, Liu Xiang punched him in the shoulder.
"Haha..., you know me. How could I bear to win the Olympics championship?" When my friends met, Li Tian also punched him happily.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce it to you. This is my junior brother's ancient style. His strength in long-distance running events is definitely world-class." Three representatives of the Chinese track and field industry are standing together. I think this is the picture that reporters want to take the most. Unfortunately, all the reporters are now blocked from the high wall of the base.
Chapter completed!