Shijiazhuang, Xinhua News Agency, December 7 (Reporter Yang Fan, Lu Xingji, Qin Jing) "Even if I am injured, I will still meet the competition, and I will not give up the competition." On the 7th, the 2023-2024 FIS Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup continued at Genting Snow Park in Chongli, and after competing with an injury and qualifying for the final, Beijing Winter Olympic champion Gu Ailing said.
On December 7, Gu Ailing was in the qualifying round. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Shiyao The weather at Genting Snow Park was fine that day, and among the contestants, except for American player Hannah Faulhaber, there were not too many people who could impact Gu Ailing. In the second round, Gu Ailing skated smoothly and scored a game-high 9475 points.
After today's game, it feels very good. Because of the pressure of schoolwork, there is actually very little training time now, and I haven't played for 11 months, which is equivalent to 'training by competition'. "This is also the first time I have returned to China to compete this year, and it feels good to be back at home when I return to China." ”
On December 7, Gu Ailing was in the qualifying round. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Shiyao Because of a shoulder injury while training abroad not long ago, Gu Ailing played with an injury this time. "On the first day of training, my mum said, 'Don't do the moves,' and the next day she said, 'Don't do somersaults,' but I didn't listen to her for two days," she said. Some people may be born to compete, born to love to compete, and that's the kind of person I am. ”
Genting Snow Park, the venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics freestyle skiing and snowboarding, is also the place where Gu Ailing won gold, and she also participated in the FIS World Cup here. "How does it feel to be back at Genting Snow Park?This is the most frequently asked question after the game.
On December 7, Gu Ailing was interviewed by ** reporter after the qualifying match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Shiyao Gu Ailing said: "Genting is a blessed place for me, and of course it is friendly to many athletes. Many of the athletes who came this time commented that 'Genting's U-groove cut (field shaping) is particularly good', and the shape is particularly good. It's not cold these days, the wind is not strong, there is a big sun, and the event is running very well, which is the best arena for athletes. ”
Talking about the pressure of returning to Chongli to compete, Gu Ailing said frankly: "Thank you very much for your support to me, not only this injury, but also experienced many difficult moments along the way. I get a lot of support every time I get a hard time, and I thank everyone for their willingness to support me and many athletes. ”