When a person wholeheartedly pursues what he is passionate about, age is never a stumbling block. The ongoing 2024 World Swimming Championships in Doha is an example of this. During this time, we see a special being, a centenarian named Taji Asghari. The moment he jumped into the pool, he made a splash, showing the unstoppable enthusiasm and determination of age.
Taji Asghari, the pride of Iran, has accomplished the almost impossible at the age of 100. For him, age is just a number, but the love and persistence he shows is the real strength. He took the FINA gold medal after completing the one-meter platform dive, and tears could not hide his joy. It was a gift from him to himself and the best response to his love.
The album of time keeps turning, recording the old man's obsession and love for diving. Going back 73 years, the memory of the first Asian Games in New Delhi, India, is still vivid. Taji Asgari won two medals in that competition, and his passion and talent were already evident at that time.
Taji Asghari's career has not been without its challenges. He was briefly blind due to a mistake in his movements, but just a week later, he returned to action and once again showed remarkable perseverance. His story tells us that only love can keep us going in the face of difficulties.
As the first athlete to perform a stand-up somersault dive, Taji Asghari opened up new possibilities for the sport. Even after choosing to say goodbye to the competition at the age of 41, he never gave up his love for diving. Now, more than half a century later, he can still complete wonderful jumps by the pool, which is the embodiment of his dedication and persistence in love.
When asked about the secret of diving for nearly a century, Taji Asghari's answer was simple: "Only love." This quote became his advice to young divers: "The only thing I want to tell you is that I love this sport. Participating in it keeps me healthy. This can be a good motivation for you to participate in tournaments. ”
No matter how old we are, as long as we dedicate ourselves to pursuing what we love, age will never be a stumbling block. Let's learn from brave people like Taji Asghari, stick to what we love, and let love be our driving force. The 72-year-old ran 16.90 seconds in the 100-meter race