Yesterday, Tencent reporters saw the "Broken Arm Kaka" who became popular on the Internet these days, only to know that his name is Wang Heng and he is a torchbearer of the Beijing Olympic Games. His inspirational story is not only about football, football is the source of his inspirational strength. He said that football not only brings healthy body, but also sunshine-like self-confidence.
Fall in love with Kaka because of his sunshine.
Today, I met Wang Heng for the first time in Shanghai. He is wearing a sports T-shirt and jeans, and a pair of sneakers on his feet, which is the typical feature of the "sunshine youth" born in 1980s. Wang Heng, 1983 was born in dongzhi county, Chizhou City, Anhui Province. He is 30 years old this year. He works as a fashion designer in a sportswear company. Wang Heng is usually a "frequent visitor" to the football field of Beijing University of Physical Education, because his work place and rental place are very close to Beijing University of Physical Education.
"Come to my office first." Under the guidance of Wang Heng, we came to a four-person office. Wang Heng's desk is at the back of the room. There is a computer, documents and some personal belongings on the desk. "Sit anywhere, sit anywhere." Although he just introduced himself, Wang Heng seemed a little shy and flushed when facing the reporter, and motioned the reporter to sit down and chat.
Wang Heng told reporters that as soon as the photos of the football field of Beijing University of Physical Education were published recently, his life suddenly became complicated: friends and relatives saw him playing football on the website and sent him messages or called him to congratulate him. "I used to wear Kaka's jersey to play football, but now I dare not wear it. It is enough to have a good time. The level of playing is very general and I am afraid of making a fool of myself. " Wang Heng said shyly.
Before the photo "Kaka without Arms" was published, Wang Heng was already very famous in China. He used to be a torchbearer of the Beijing Olympic Games, and his inspirational stories were reported by dozens of domestic media. Recently, he also participated in the May 4th Youth Award ... However, like other "drifting north", Wang Heng's life was dull, and his previous aura did not attract much attention. He will go to work in the company at 8: 30 every day, get off work at 5: 30 in the afternoon and enter his own life. And football is now an indispensable part of his life.
In Wang Heng's weekly schedule, Wednesday and Saturday are football days. As soon as he gets off work on Wednesday, he will put on his jersey and take four or five buddies from the company to the football field of Beijing University of Physical Education. "I thought about forming a football team before, but there are many girls and few boys in our company, so it is difficult to form a team." Wang Heng has practiced track and field before, and the foundation of playing football is not bad, but he always modestly calls himself "not good at it". However, on the court, his good position is just the brain of the team-the front waist. "I used to be able to run, but now I am old, my physical fitness is not good, and I can pass the ball." Wang Heng said.
Besides playing football, watching football is also one of Wang Heng's pleasures. In his definition, he is a complete "fake fans". Almost all foreign leagues are involved, and China will pay special attention to Guangzhou Evergrande (Weibo Data) and Beijing Guoan. "I often stay up late to watch the game. Sometimes La Liga (Weibo special) is at three or four o'clock in the middle of the night. Smoke a few cigarettes when you are sleepy, or you will draw until the game begins. There are also friends who like to watch the ball in the room. We will buy some food and drink some bottles of beer. I really enjoy this feeling of watching the ball. " When talking about favorite teams and players, Wang Heng bluntly said: "My favorite team is Real Madrid, and my favorite player is Kaka. His technology is impressive, his image is positive and sunny, and he has a positive spirit of struggle. "
Because football has become more confident.
"I like playing football. I think football will make me more cheerful and happier. It will make me know more friends. Every time after playing football, everyone goes out to eat, drink and chat. This is the life I want. It can be said that football has made me more confident. " When it comes to playing football, Wang Heng's face is filled with a happy smile, and his slightly shy expression suddenly disappears. In Wang Heng's view, football is not only a physical exercise, but also a "driving force" to enhance his self-confidence.
In fact, in Wang Heng's view, he is very lucky. Although Wang Heng lost his arms when he was 4 years old, he still has legs. "I can't play basketball, but I can also play football and run. I have had contact with some disabled friends in wheelchairs before. When I saw them, I felt really lucky. " To Wang Heng's great satisfaction, there are several like-minded colleagues in the company. Besides playing football together, they can also smoke a cigarette outside the company gate in their spare time, talk about football and kill boring work.
Why are you so crazy about playing football? For this problem, Wang Heng's eyes have a subtle shake. "You all know that my arm can only play football like this, and I especially wanted to play football when I was a child." Wang Heng said word for word, as if it were 26 years ago.
Wang Heng said that he was born in a poor family, and he had never seen football since he was a child, let alone bought a TV set to watch football matches. Later, there was a TV in the village, and Wang Heng watched the football match on TV, which buried his desire to play football. This seed didn't have a chance to germinate until high school. "When I was in high school, I was finally able to play football, but at that time I was practicing track and field, and the physical education teacher was afraid that I would get hurt playing football and wouldn't let me play at all." Recalling that "tangled" time, Wang Heng frowned unnaturally.
After being successfully admitted to China Communication University, Wang Heng finally ushered in "liberation". Every day except after class, his life is almost inseparable from football, and sometimes he even skips class and goes to the playground to play football. "At that time, playing football was really a little sleepless. I often go to the stadium in advance to occupy space. " Until work, playing football has become Wang Heng's living habit, and this inseparable feeling still surrounds him.
During the conversation, Wang Heng unconsciously stepped on the football. This football was bought by Wang Heng in 2009. The outer skin of the ball has all fallen off, the shape of the ball has been obviously deformed, and the bladder has become soft. "This ball is not very good. It will expand in a few days. " Even so, Wang Heng doesn't want to throw the football, because it is always with him. As Wang Heng said, "Now I will step on this ball at work, and suddenly it will be uncomfortable if I can't step on it." Wang Heng said with a smile.
Understand the true meaning of life because of optimism
Wang Heng's loss of his arms was caused by an accident in his childhood, but if people think that Wang Heng will blame others for it and give up his life, it is all wet. In Wang Heng's life dictionary, optimism is the adjective that best reflects his character.
Approaching Wang Heng, he is somewhat different from other disabled people. His eyes won't move from one place to another. He will look you in the eye and talk about Kan Kan. Especially when it comes to football, his eyes will become bright. In his world, besides football, drinking, chatting and painting are all indispensable in life. He said that if his life lacks these things, it is not called life. "Go to work, get off work and work overtime. If I have to do these things every day and have no personal life, then such a life can't be called life at all."
Under the guidance of Wang Heng, we came to the rented house in Wang Heng. This house is about 10 minutes' walk from the company where he works. This is an old house about 10 years old. The house is on the first floor, about 40 square meters. Because the windows are not often opened and are low-rise, there is a damp feeling in the room.
In this one-bedroom house, Wang Heng and other three people live in a room of about 8 square meters with two roommates in Wang Heng. There are only two single beds, several plastic boxes and a small TV. Next to the room is the kitchen. On the counter in the kitchen, there are 9 wine bottles and some kitchen utensils. You can hardly see anything if you don't turn on the light. Wang Heng's "bedroom" is the living room. In this 6-square-meter "room", a single bed and a writing desk are his only two items.
"The rent here is not cheap. It's 3,500 yuan a month, which the company rents for us. I really can't afford it. " Talking about the house he rented, Wang Heng said casually. This 40-square-meter rental house is Wang Heng's "home" in Beijing. Every day when he comes home from work, Wang Heng will come back with a bag, or order takeout, or cook by himself. After dinner, washing clothes, painting or designing are compulsory courses in his nightlife, and he can't go to bed until after midnight.
"In our design industry, staying up late is a common practice. Let me lie down and sleep, I have to brew for half an hour before I fall asleep. " Wang Heng said. Wang Heng's desk is full of his treasures-rice paper and brushes, and there is a deflated football in the corner. He said that painting is a skill that he can't give up all his life. The walls of this room are covered with Wang Heng's works, most of which are related to "bamboo".
The reason why Wang Heng likes painting bamboo so much is that bamboo has profound implications and has benefited him a lot. "No matter what the environment, bamboo will break through the ground, and its tenacity is worth learning; Bamboo, also known as climbing, is evergreen all the year round; Besides, I like Zheng Banqiao very much. He is best at drawing bamboo. It rains on the leaves in the middle of the night, and there are several new bamboos outside the window. I am very moved by the story of Zheng Banqiao's sympathy for the people. "
Football taught Wang Heng optimism and self-confidence, while bamboo taught Wang Heng tenacity and integrity. Although he lost his arms, Wang Heng never lacked his left arm and right arm in his life.