Hohhot, Xinhua News Agency, February 25 (Reporter Le Wenwan, Wei Jingyu, Huang Yaoman) On the 25th, despite the mistakes in the two single jumps, figure skating veteran Peng Cheng and Wang Lei finally scored a total of 198 with a total score of 198 by virtue of the stable performance of the short program39 points won the "14th Winter" figure skating pairs gold medal.
When the division was equal, Peng Cheng pursed his lips, and nervousness and loss were written on his face. "I have experienced a lot of winds and waves, and the most important thing is to be yourself, but today I may regret not doing my best. ”
On February 25, Beijing team pair Peng Cheng (right) and Wang Lei in the pairs free skating competition. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Bingjie Although he achieved the best result of the season, Peng Cheng believes that he did not play well. "Today's problem lies in my 'age-old problem' – single jumps, both (mistakes) are single jumps. Peng Cheng said after the game. Wang Lei stood next to her, patted her shoulder gently, and comforted: "It doesn't matter if you fail, just grow in setbacks and prepare for the next game." ”
In the past five days, Peng Cheng and Wang Lei have played four games in a row, which is a big challenge to the physical strength of the two veterans. "For anybody, it's pretty tired, but everybody is still on the field. Peng Cheng said.
The 26-year-old Peng Cheng is the "veteran of the three dynasties" of the Winter Olympics, and now standing on the "14th Winter" field, she is her fourth pairs partner; 35-year-old Wang Lei, who has participated in three World Figure Skating Championships, has been a long-term partner with Wang Xuehan and was a key combination of the national team.
On February 25, Beijing team pair Peng Cheng (right) and Wang Lei in the pairs free skating competition. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Bo Eight years ago, Wang Lei, who won the runner-up in the "Thirteenth Winter", never thought that he would have the opportunity to win a medal at the Winter Games; And more than a year ago, Peng Cheng thought that he would never have a chance to be on the field again.
The two unpaid veterans form a new partnership in 2023 and start anew. "I'm very grateful to my partner, and it's the happiest that we're still on the field. Wang Lei said.
Although this year, Wang Lei's wrist injury has worsened and his grip strength has decreased; Peng Cheng suffered a recurrent injury to his left foot and needed painkillers or a closed foot to play, but they continued to take one step at a time and try their best to compete in international competitions, winning the Shanghai Super Cup Grand Prix and the bronze medal in the China Cup.
On February 25, Beijing team pair Peng Cheng (above) Wang Lei in the pairs free skating competition. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Bo There is not much time to rest, and ten days later, Peng Cheng and Wang Lei will set off again to Canada to prepare for the World Championships. "We plan to get used to the ice rink and jet lag in advance, and then let [choreographer] Laurie help us refine the show. Peng Cheng said.
Next, we will solve the current problems of (this time) competition, and look forward to the last two complete programs of the season at the World Championships. Wang Lei said.