Zizhao Chuan: The Biggest Sportsman

Chapter 758 A tacit agreement on the schedule
Guo Zizhao has returned home.

As the "King of Speed" who has dominated the international track and field for ten years and the well-deserved "Big Brother" in the domestic sports world, the news of Guo Zizhao's official retirement naturally caused a huge sensation in the country.

Especially in this international track and field finals, the news that countless top international masters paid homage to Guo Zizhao made the people of the whole country feel extremely proud.

Now, Guo Zizhao has finally returned to China. Not long after he got off the plane, Guo Zizhao was surrounded by domestic media who had been waiting for a long time.However, the experienced Mr. Song Ping had already rented a conference room near the airport, and everyone moved here to hold a small media meeting.

Of course, in addition to answering strange questions from reporters at the media meeting, Guo Zizhao also thought about his future plans and arrangements, and emphasized the issues that everyone is most concerned about.

"I have said before that my retirement this time is a decision made after careful consideration. First of all, I am 30 years old this year, and it is almost the age to retire. By the time of the Daegu World Championships two years later, I will I am 32 years old. Although I may still be able to run good results, no one can say whether I can win a gold medal. Therefore, I think it is more meaningful to spend these two years on something. The first thing to do is to train young players!"

"And this is the second reason I want to say." Guo Zizhao also said firmly, "Over the years, our country has also made great progress in the men's sprint event, and many international-level sprinters have emerged. However, I think we still have a lot of room for improvement. Therefore, I founded a track and field club a few years ago, made a lot of explorations in the training of sprinters, and achieved certain results.”

"The current achievements of Zhang Peimeng and Lao Yi are obvious to all. I hope that at the Daegu World Championships in two years' time, they can challenge for medals and even gold medals. Therefore, I hope to put more energy into in the cultivation of them."

"Of course I also hope that not only me and Liu Feifei, Zhang Peimeng, Lao Yi, but also other young Chinese athletes who can win the men's individual sprint world championship in the future can have such opportunities and strengths .I think this is more meaningful than me winning one more world championship!"

"Of course, there is the last reason, that is, I hope to spend more time with my family. Over the years, I have played a lot of time abroad every year. Now that I have retired, I can relax a bit. As for the The reporter friend asked about the National Games next month, hehe...Since I have retired, I will not participate in it again. However, I may attend this year’s National Games as a prize presenter!"

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Guo Zizhao is not fooling everyone. Guo Zizhao actually agreed to the Field Management Center to be the award guest at this National Games.

At the IAAF finals two days ago, when Guo Zizhao's farewell performance and the homage of Bolt and others caused a huge sensation in the country, the Athletics Management Center also entrusted Feng Shuyong to call and inquire about Guo Zizhao. Is it possible to have a testimonial match in China?
It just so happens that the National Games will be held soon. We can use the National Games as a large-scale sports event to hold a farewell match for retirement in China, and it can also attract the attention of the people of the whole country!Besides, Guo Zizhao is still a Chinese, so it doesn't make sense if we don't hold a testimonial match in China!
I'll go... Guo Zizhao almost knelt down at the idea of ​​the field management center!We have to hold another testimonial match in China. Is this still over?Will there be a farewell game at the Asian Championships in the future?After I go back, will I have to say goodbye again at the Provincial Games?

When will this continue?
Therefore, Guo Zizhao also politely refused.Of course, Guo Zizhao’s reasons are also very good, “Director Feng, it’s not that I don’t want to come back in China again, but I also have concerns! You see, the National Games are held every four years, and the teams from all over the country are I am gearing up and hoping to make some political achievements. You say that I have already retired, if I still go to China to compete with everyone for the championship, it will be hated!"

"Also, look at so many teammates in our national team. They can't win medals in the Olympics and World Championships. They just wait for the gold medal in the National Games! If I go back to compete, their hard work for so many years Isn’t it all in vain? It happens once every four years, and some of their players can’t wait until the next National Games!”

"Besides, if I return to China to compete this time, what about the Asian Championships in November? If the Asian Athletic Federation also wants me to participate in a farewell competition in Asia, should I go or not? It’s not justified if we don’t go, if we go, won’t those teammates of our national team have a chance to win the championship?”

"You said that I haven't competed with the teammates of the national team for the Asian Games, Asian Championships and domestic championships for so many years. If I have already retired and come here for the last time, I guess everyone will have opinions..."

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As soon as Guo Zizhao's words came out, Feng Shuyong also fell silent.Guo Zizhao is right. Because Guo Zizhao is an athlete outside the system, in order to avoid conflicts of interest with athletes within the system, he also formed a certain tacit understanding with the national team.

Since 1999, Guo Zizhao has basically not participated in domestic level competitions except for participating in two National Games.After 2003, Guo Zizhao gave up even Asian-level competitions and began to specialize in international competitions.

It is precisely because of this that Guo Zizhao has a good relationship with the national team and various local teams.Because in everyone's opinion, Guo Zizhao is very sensible, and he does not compete with them for political achievements and championships in Asian and domestic competitions, and the champions of top international competitions, athletes in the system are not qualified to compete at all.

So over the years, everyone has played their own way and got what they need, and it can be regarded as living in peace.However, as Guo Zizhao said, if Guo Zizhao really participated in the National Games and Asian Championships this time, it is estimated that many people's faces will not be so good-looking!Even if Guo Zizhao has retired, it's not easy for everyone to trouble Guo Zizhao, but maybe this dissatisfaction will be transferred to the players of Guo Zizhao's club!
Don’t forget, Zhang Peimeng and Lao Yi have already participated in domestic competitions since last year!Although according to the current regulations of the Field Management Center, the status of athletes outside the system has been legalized, but the conflict of interest with athletes inside the system has not been completely resolved!If someone deliberately provokes a conflict between the two, both Guo Zizhao and himself will find it a troublesome matter...

"In this case, let's forget it, we didn't think carefully!" Feng Shuyong also shook his head depressedly, "However, although you have retired, you are still the most influential sports star in China. The next National Games, the center hopes to invite you to participate, and also hopes to attract more domestic attention! Since you can't participate in the competition, why don't you come to be a prize presenter!"

"Okay! There is no problem in awarding the award! I will definitely come when the time comes..." Guo Zizhao also patted his chest and immediately promised.

"Well...that's good! There is one other thing..." Feng Shuyong hesitated for a while, and then said a little embarrassedly, "Just now you mentioned that you have not participated in domestic and Asian competitions for so many years , We are also very grateful for your understanding. However, do you have any plans for Zhang Peimeng and Lao Yi's future competition arrangements? Let's communicate with each other, so that we can coordinate in the future..."

As soon as Feng Shuyong's words came out, Guo Zizhao understood what it meant.Zhang Peimeng and Lao Yi won two domestic grand prix championships last year!This year, the two also won the championship and runner-up of the National Athletics Championships. In addition, they also performed well in the World Championships in Berlin this time. Therefore, many people in the national team can't sit still!

There are only so many opportunities for domestic and Asian competitions every year. If Guo Zizhao really supports his disciples to come to this competition every year, then the opportunities for others will be less!Therefore, everyone probably took this opportunity to ask Feng Shuyong to check on Guo Zizhao's words.Everyone is in the national team, so there is still a tacit understanding...

(End of this chapter)