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China's Zhu Daqing thanks her guide after bagging two medals at vision impaired events of Beijing 2022 Paralympics
Published: Mar 06, 2022 04:13 PM
Chinese skier Zhu Daqing (left) and her guide Yan Hanhan pose for photo during the awarding ceremony for the para alpine skiing women's Downhill Vision Impaired of Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at Yanqing Medals Plaza of the Winter Paralympics in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, March. 5, 2022.Photo: Xinhua News Agency

Chinese skier Zhu Daqing (left) and her guide Yan Hanhan pose for photo during the awarding ceremony for the para alpine skiing women's Downhill Vision Impaired of Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at Yanqing Medals Plaza of the Winter Paralympics in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, March. 5, 2022.Photo: Xinhua News Agency



 At the ongoing Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, a group of people with the title of "guide" are silently working hard to help para-athletes achieve their dreams. 

On Sunday, Chinese skier Zhu Daqing won a bronze medal in the Women's Super-G Vision Impaired, while a day earlier she won a sliver in the Women's Downhill Vision Impaired event.

"You are my eyes, let me see the world," Zhu said Sunday, noting that her huge success is inseparable from the help of her guide Yan Hanhan.

Through their tacit cooperation, viewers watching the Games can see trust and friendship between them. Standing on the podium together and wearing a silver medal each , this is a shared glory for the two people!

 "When I heard our national anthem playing on the podium, I was very excited. Thanks to my coaching staff, I see my value," Zhu told the Xinhua News Agency.

According to Zhu, her wins over the weekend made up for the regret she felt for missing out on the Paralympic Games in 2008.

Before the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, doctors told Zhu that she risked losing her remaining vision unless she underwent surgery immediately. At her coach's suggestion, Zhu chose to accept the surgery, thus sacrificing her chance to shine at the Games.

"Facing difficulties is easier than dealing with regret - I think I can overcome any difficulties now," Zhu said.