Although Deng Xiaoping is old, he still cares about sports in his motherland. He listened to Wu Shaozu's introduction on the preparations for the Asian Games with great interest.
Many modern stadiums and gymnasiums stand in the National Olympic Sports Center, and swimming pools, gymnasiums and other venues are tall and majestic.
After visiting swimming pools, gymnasiums and other Asian Games venues, Deng Xiaoping was deeply impressed by the visit. He flew into a rage and left a very instructive sentence for the people present: "The moon in China may be a little rounder than that in foreign countries."
After listening to Wu Shaozu's introduction and seeing the completed Asian Games venues, Deng Xiaoping is full of confidence in the sports cause of the motherland.
Why did Deng Xiaoping attach so much importance to the 1990 Asian Games and visit the Asian Games venues in person? Why do you feel this way?
In fact, it was because sports in China were facing opportunities and challenges at that time, and all this needed to be discussed from the development of sports in China at that time.
When China was invaded by foreign enemies in modern times, Chairman Mao was in a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society when he was a teenager. At that time, the people were affected by the war and lived in dire straits, with no clothes and no food.
Chairman Mao, who witnessed the sufferings of the people, was full of ambition to save the country and serve the people. While paying attention to politics, he did not forget to exercise and actively develop sports.
Chairman Mao often uses swimming, table tennis and other sports to strengthen his physique. In the process of exercise, Chairman Mao realized that "firmness lies in exercise, and exercise lies in consciousness".
Sports can not only enhance physical fitness, but also enhance people's courage and courage in exercise, and have the determination to overcome setbacks.
Chairman Mao likes swimming. Regarding this sport, he once said, "The bigger the storm, the better. It can exercise people's will and enhance their courage to overcome difficulties. "
Chairman Mao not only loves sports, but also advocates people to exercise their bodies and minds through sports. All-China Sports Federation was established in Beijing on 1952. Chairman Mao wrote an inscription for the All-China Sports Federation: "Develop sports undertakings and enhance people's physique".
Under the leadership of Chairman Mao, China has actively developed sports undertakings, extensively carried out national fitness activities, improved people's quality, and actively participated in and held sports events.
The development of sports industry in China has experienced a low ebb and glory, with ups and downs.
As early as June 65438+July 0932, Liu Changchun, a professional male sprinter from China, appeared in the 10th Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, USA, becoming the "first person in the Olympic Games" in China, which opened the curtain for China people to participate in the Olympic Games.
After the founding of New China, the establishment of the All-China Sports Federation marked a new historical stage for the Olympic cause in China.
In July of the same year when the All-China Sports Federation was founded, China sent a delegation to participate in the 15 Summer Olympic Games, which was the first time that China participated in the Olympic Games after the founding of New China.
After the development of 1979, great changes have taken place in China's sports industry, and it began to win gold in the Olympic Games.
1On July 29th, 984, Xu Haifeng, an athlete of China men's shooting team, became the Olympic champion at the 23rd Summer Olympic Games, winning the first Olympic gold medal for China, which sounded the clarion call for China Olympic athletes to win the gold medal.
The increasingly brilliant achievements of Olympic athletes have enhanced China's international image. Wu, who won the gold medal of women's small caliber standard rifle with Xu Haifeng, Li Ning, the "Prince of gymnastics" who won three gold medals, and China women's volleyball team.
At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, China athletes won 15 gold medals, which made great contributions to the sports history of China.
However, at the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, China athletes got off to a bad start and failed to continue the glory of the 1984 Olympic Games, only winning five gold medals.
China's delegation was sent back to China because of its unsatisfactory performance in the competition, and there was a lot of public opinion for a time. Li Ning, who made mistakes on the field, was also criticized by public opinion. He made many mistakes in the Seoul Olympic Games, not only falling off the rings, but also performing poorly in pommel horse events.
China women's volleyball team also failed to win the gold medal. Although the women's volleyball team lost to Peru 2-3 in the group stage, it also beat the United States 3-0 and Brazil 3-/kloc-0.
Only the semi-final against the powerful Soviet Union, China women's volleyball team was defeated by a big score of 0-3, which made people sad. In the end, China women's volleyball team beat the Japanese team 3-0 in the final and won the third place.
Negative public opinion has put a lot of pressure on athletes, but China athletes have not been demoralized. Many years later, recalling the mistakes and public condemnation in the 1988 Olympic Games, Li Ning once said:
"The process of making mistakes, the process of failure, is the process of making yourself grow and mature, which will make you stronger."
From the first time that our delegation participated in the Olympic Games to 1988, our Olympic athletes got off to a bad start at the Olympic Games, and the performance of our sports industry fluctuated and entered an "eventful autumn".
1988-65438+In February, Wu Shaozu was transferred to the position of director of the State Sports Commission and concurrently served as the executive chairman of the Beijing Asian Games Organizing Committee. After taking office as director of the State Sports Commission, Wu Shaozu realized that the preparations for the Asian Games were facing many difficulties.
One of them is that many people don't know much about the Asian Games. After the 1988 Olympic Games, public opinion aroused great repercussions, and the public opinion of China Olympic delegation's "victory over Seoul" was constantly fermenting.
Negative public opinion has weakened people's confidence in China's sports, leading many people to wonder why China should host the Asian Games and build Asian Games venues.
However, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council always attached great importance to the Asian Games, strove forward in a difficult situation, actively prepared for the Asian Games, seized the opportunity of the Asian Games, and once again demonstrated China's resilience and charm.
Chairman Mao, Deng Xiaoping and other generations of leaders passed on the "baton" to develop sports in China in different historical periods, creating a better hosting environment for the 1990 Beijing Asian Games.
Chairman Mao attached great importance to the development of sports, broke the deadlock of Sino-US diplomatic relations with sports, and wisely and effectively used sports diplomacy to solve political problems.
After the end of World War II, the world pattern formed a confrontation between the capitalist camp represented by the United States and the two camps of the Oriental Group represented by the Soviet Union.
When Premier Zhou Enlai met with the Indian government delegation at the end of 1953, he put forward the Five Principles of Peace, which provided support for the country to strive for greater living space on the world stage.
China table tennis team was founded in 1952, which played an important role in China's sports diplomacy.
Since the 1960s, the relationship between China and the Soviet Union has gradually deteriorated, and establishing diplomatic relations with more countries is conducive to the future development of the country.
1971March, 3 1 World Table Tennis Championships was held in Nagoya, Japan. China athletes performed well on the field and won many championships such as men's team and women's singles. At the same time, the head of the United States took the initiative to talk with Zhong Song, then deputy director of the International Department of the State Sports Commission.
The President of the United States hopes that his athletes can go to China to learn table tennis skills. Faced with this requirement, our leaders decided to invite the American table tennis delegation to visit China after repeated consideration.
197 1 In April, the American table tennis delegation was invited to visit China, and Premier Zhou Enlai met with the American table tennis delegation in the Great Hall of the People on June 24th. On the same day, US President Nixon ended the Sino-US trade ban that had been implemented for many years.
With the help of table tennis, China leaders seized the opportunity to solve diplomatic problems and promoted the normalization of Sino-US relations around 1970s.
It is worth mentioning that in June, 197 1 10, the United Nations restored People's Republic of China (PRC)'s legitimate seat in the United Nations, and China once again ushered in a great victory in the diplomatic history.
The change of diplomatic situation provides a good environment for China's economic and political development, and also creates better opportunities for the development of sports in China.
As another generation of leaders, Deng Xiaoping held the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee in February 1978, which made China enter another historical turning point.
After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee, China began to implement reform and opening up and embarked on the road of rapid economic development.
Thanks to the efforts of the leaders, the people of the whole country are enthusiastic, struggling in their respective posts and contributing to the prosperity of the country. The poor and backward old China has disappeared, the ruins of China have faded, and the motherland is no longer ravaged by foreign powers, sending out the strong voice of the times of self-improvement.
The improvement of diplomatic relations and the rapid economic development provide fertile soil for the development of sports in China. China athletes showed their heroic deeds and stepped onto the international sports stage. Although 1988 China Olympic athletes did not perform well, China has the hard power to host the Asian Games.
1984 In September, at the OCA Congress held in Seoul, China's bid for the 1 1 Asian Games was approved.
China won the right to host this Asian sports event. Although it can continue to expand China's influence in the world, it is also facing pressure from funds and other aspects, and China's sports industry is facing opportunities and challenges.
For the members of the Organizing Committee of the 1 1 th Asian Games, in order to run the Asian Games well, the funding problem must be solved. The Asian Games needs more than 2 billion yuan. Besides the state grants and loans, the Asian Games also faces a certain funding gap.
Just like the slogan "Unity, Friendship and Progress" of the 1990 Asian Games, the people of the whole country did not stay out of the funding gap of the Asian Games, but actively donated money to help the motherland be the "host" of the Games.
People of different identities share the same belief. They hope that the motherland will be rich and strong and stand among the world powers. Thousands of Qian Qian people take the lead in shouldering the heavy responsibility, helping the motherland share the difficulties and promoting the development of sports in China.
The people put patriotic enthusiasm into the process of hosting the Asian Games, and used their own efforts to add icing on the cake to the motherland.
In addition to donations, there is a craze for welcoming the Asian Games in China. 1On August 7th, 990, Dawayang, a girl under 20 years old, lit the first torch of the 1 1 Asian Games in the snowy plateau at the foot of Nyainqentanglha Mountain, and the relay of the "flame" began.
The "Flame" received from the foot of Nyainqentanglha Mountain was passed to many provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China, and more than 1 100 million people participated in the torch relay.
Although at the Olympic Games, the performance of China Olympic athletes failed to satisfy some people, which triggered a frenzy of public opinion and put the athletes under heavy pressure, they did not lose heart. Generation after generation of athletes wave upon wave, glowing on the international stage, winning glory for the country.
In the process of preparing for the 1 1 Asian Games, people who love the motherland also actively participated in the construction of the Asian Games, helping the motherland solve its financial problems with donations and tide over the difficulties with the motherland.
More than 100 million people participated in the torch relay, which also showed the people's love for the country. Under the call of the motherland, the masses are enthusiastic and willing to promote the development of sports in China and move towards a better future with the motherland.
Thanks to the efforts of leaders, the promotion of the country and the unity of the people, the Asian Games project was successfully completed. In addition to the newly-built and renovated competition training venues, it also includes the Beijing Asian Games Village with first-class entertainment facilities, conference centers and other facilities.
From 1984, China successfully bid for the1Asian Games to 1990, when the Beijing Asian Games was held, it was only about six years. However, under the pressure of funds, China completed a large-scale project to build the Asian Games venues, and relied on the hard work and wisdom of its people to show the world that China is a great country.
In 1990, Deng Xiaoping was over eighty years old. As early as 1989+065438+ 10, Deng Xiaoping resigned as the last chairman of the Central Military Commission. In March of the following year, the Third Session of the Seventh National People's Congress accepted Deng Xiaoping's resignation request, but Deng Xiaoping still cared about the development of the motherland.
On July 3rd of the same year, accompanied by Wu Shaozu, Deng Xiaoping inspected the National Olympic Sports Center built for the Asian Games.
The 11th Asian Games is the first large-scale intercontinental games held after the founding of New China. 1990 Summer is approaching the opening day of the 11th Asian Games.
In order to ensure the success of the Asian Games, the relevant personnel are still busy with the preparations for the Asian Games. In the 1990s, the requirements of large-scale sports events for the host country were not limited to infrastructure, but also included advanced technologies such as electronic service systems.
More than ten years have passed since 1990 put forward the "reform and opening up" policy. China's comprehensive national strength has been greatly improved, and the field of science and technology has also advanced by leaps and bounds, and it has the scientific and technological strength to meet the requirements of large-scale activities.
As the "chief architect" of the reform and opening-up policy, Deng Xiaoping still cares about the development of the country and the progress of the Asian Games. 1July, 990, inspected the National Olympic Sports Center.
Wu Shaozu (then director of the State Sports Commission) and Zhang Baifa (then executive vice mayor of Beijing), who were already waiting at the scene, greeted the vehicles carrying Deng Xiaoping when they drove into the National Olympic Sports Center in the North Fourth Ring Road.
Deng Xiaoping is over 80 years old, but he is still full of energy and has a keen interest in Asian Games venues.
Walking in the National Olympic Sports Center, Deng Xiaoping wears simple clothes. He listened carefully to the introduction of Wu Shaozu and others, walked through tall and majestic buildings, stopped to stare from time to time and observed these advanced stadiums.
Thanks to the joint efforts of the country and people, Beijing has taken on a new look after the reform and opening up, with many high-rise buildings in the urban areas, showing the vitality of the new China, and the Asian Games buildings that have sprung up like mushrooms after rain have added new charm to Beijing.
The midsummer sun shines on the earth and shines on tall buildings. Deng Xiaoping and his party walked in the National Olympic Sports Center in the scorching sun.
Looking at the tall buildings in front of them, Deng Xiaoping and Wu Shaozu said a few words in due course. Wu Shaozu and Zhang Baifa introduced the sports center and the Asian Games Village to Deng Xiaoping.
After listening to Wu Shaozu and Zhang Baifa's detailed introduction, Deng Xiaoping was very satisfied with the venues of the Asian Games. He said humorously, "The moon in China may be a little rounder than that in foreign countries".
At that time, some young people always thought that the moon in foreign countries was round, and they had the idea of worshipping foreign things and flattering foreign countries.
Deng Xiaoping's humorous words not only show the strength of the motherland, but also have educational significance, which makes young people who have the idea of "the moon in foreign countries is more round" realize the strength of the motherland.
Thanks to the efforts of several generations of leaders, the motherland is no longer the old China bullied by capitalist powers. With the advancement of reform and opening up, remarkable progress has been made in economy and science and technology.
It is against the background of the improvement of comprehensive national strength that China completed the task of hosting the Asian Games, played a good host role in the sports arena, and proved the development of national strength with advanced sports facilities.
After visiting the gymnasium of the National Olympic Sports Center, Deng Xiaoping was not satisfied with the achievements of China Sports. He thought for a moment and said seriously:
"Has China made up its mind to host the Olympic Games? Why dare not do it? The construction of such sports facilities, if the Olympic Games are not held, is equivalent to wasting half. "
Deng Xiaoping showed the great courage of our leaders. He is proud of the achievements made in sports in China, but he hopes that sports in China can move to a higher stage. Therefore, when he visited the venues of the Asian Games, he showed his desire to host the Olympic Games.
Deng Xiaoping's words are also the hope of Wu Shaozu and others. They also have a sincere heart, hoping that the sports cause of the motherland will take a new step and play more brilliant music in the world.
After visiting the Asian Games venues, Deng Xiaoping went to the Asian Games Village with advanced facilities. These new and advanced buildings also make him very satisfied.
With pride and expectation for China's sports, Deng Xiaoping finally concluded his inspection of the Asian Games venues.
The news that Deng Xiaoping visited the venues of the Asian Games excited the members of the Beijing Asian Games Organizing Committee, and it was a great honor for them to be recognized by the leaders of the older generation.
With the joint efforts of the people of the whole country, the 11th Asian Games was successfully held. The Asian Games venues standing in Beijing bear the ardent hopes of the people of the whole country and meet the needs of the Asian Games.
At the Beijing 1990 Asian Games, China athletes won gold 183, silver 107 and bronze/5 1, ranking first in the gold medal list and medal list.
Although the range of competitors in the Asian Games is narrower than that in the National Games, it can reflect the leading position of China's sports level in Asia.
China people, who are constantly striving for self-improvement, have helped the country complete the challenges brought by the Asian Games and written a new chapter in the development of sports in China.
The success of the Asian Games means that the hosting of the Olympic Games is no longer out of reach for China, and the rapidly developing China has the ability to shoulder the heavy responsibility of hosting the Olympic Games.
China's sports industry is also developing slowly in the direction expected by Deng Xiaoping. 199 1 In February, Beijing submitted its application to the China Olympic Games to host the 27th Olympic Games in 2000, and the application was subsequently submitted to Lausanne, Switzerland.
Lausanne, Switzerland is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. At that time, the President of the International Olympic Committee was juan antonio samaranch.
Unfortunately, at the 1 01meeting of the International Olympic Committee in Monte Carlo in September 1993, China missed the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games because of the gap of two votes.
China has not given up its bid for the Olympic Games. On July 1 2006, China finally won the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games once again demonstrated the great strength of the great powers in the East.
As a national leader, Deng Xiaoping has always been concerned about sports in China. He and Chairman Mao and other generations of leaders are working hard to move forward. When sports in China entered the "eventful autumn", they led the country with wisdom and perseverance, made brilliant achievements in diplomacy and economy, and created a good environment for sports development.
Today, the increasingly powerful China stands proudly among the world's great powers, and has demonstrated its comprehensive national strength by leaps and bounds in international competitions such as the Asian Games and the Olympic Games.
The poor and weak old China has become history. The tall and advanced National Olympic Sports Center proves that China is no longer in the historical period of "the foreign moon is relatively round", but has entered a new period of prosperity and development.