The person in charge of organizing the National Indoor Athletics Championships is now very big, and the coaches of several teams have already reported that they hope that top athletes will not participate in such small-level domestic competitions.

Athletes come to participate in the competition, just for that medal, but there are only three medals in each event, gold, silver and bronze, but there are sixty or seventy or even more athletes to compete for, it is a wolf with more meat and less meat, and now a tiger is mixed in this wolf pack, and he can't help but say that the fattest piece of meat is taken away first, and the other wolves who are waiting for the meat are naturally full of opinions.

Medals for each team is not only the embodiment of honor and training results, but also the guarantee of applying for training funds in the coming year.

It turned out that a Liu Feiren won the 60-meter hurdles championship, and everyone could barely bear it, but this time there was another Zhang Guan, and he brushed two records in a row as soon as he came, which made the coaches of other teams a little unbearable. There are few indoor track and field events, and there are two gold medals less than the first, which is undoubtedly the cheese that touched everyone.

At the same time, Zhang Guan was called back to the national team training center by Director Yu.

After the meeting, Director Yu asked directly, "How is Lao Chen's situation?" ”

"I'm recovering well and should be able to get out of bed and walk around soon." Zhang Guan said.

"And after that? Can you still lead a team? Director Yu asked eagerly, this is the question he is most concerned about.

Zhang Guan replied with some disappointment: "The doctor said that people with this disease, even after recovery, will not be able to engage in tiring coaching work. ”

Yu Dao nodded, a sad expression appeared on his face, and there was a faint trace of fear.

Yu Gui is sad for Chen Lao and was forced to leave the most beloved track in his life, and that kind of mood can be understood by Yu Gui; And he was worried about his future, he was afraid that one day, he would have to leave the track and field field, and this thought made him feel terrified, as if he were sad about the death of a rabbit and a fox.

After a long time, Director Yu calmed down, and then asked, "If Elder Chen can't lead the team, what are your plans next?" ”

Chen Lao is Zhang Guan's head coach, if Chen Lao leaves, Zhang Guan will naturally have to change a coach, and for the coach and even the entire track and field team, it is a big thing to change the coach for Zhang Guan, with Zhang Guan's current level, ordinary coaches are not qualified to teach him.

"I don't know." Zhang Guan shook his head, and then said, "Take one step at a time!" Isn't it just around the corner, and then it's the Olympics, so I don't think there's much time left to train in the provincial team. In addition, Fudan University has already agreed to admit me to the school, but after the Olympics, I will go to the Xinzhuang training base. ”

"You're going to college?" Director Yu was stunned, most of the athletes go to college to hang up their names, and then they still train as usual, and it is possible not to go back to school for two or three years. As for graduation, it's more just a formality.

Zhang Guan nodded very seriously: "I want to learn English well, and I can use it when I go abroad to compete in the future." ”

"It's good to learn more while you're young." Yu Gui's voice changed and continued: "But you don't have to worry about English, in a few months, the Sports Association will hold training for Olympic athletes, including English accelerated training, if you want to learn, sign up in advance, but you may have to study at night, and you still have to train during the day." ”

After Director Yu finished speaking, he picked up a folder and handed it to Zhang Guan, and said, "This is this year's track and field competition plan, you can take a look at it first." Last summer, I was going to let you compete as much as possible, get familiar with the atmosphere of the competition, and gain experience. However, you have broken the Asian 100m record, and with your current level, it is not meaningful to participate in domestic events, because the level of domestic events is relatively low, and competing with low-level athletes for a long time is not conducive to your growth. So I think before the Olympics, you can go to the last two stops of the National Athletics Grand Prix. ”

Zhang Guan looked at the competition plan in his hand, first of all, the National Youth and Youth Athletics Championships will be held on April 9, with 18-year-old and 19-year-old athletes participating in the youth class, and 16-year-old and 17-year-old athletes participating in the junior class. In terms of age, Zhang Guan can compete at the youth level, but as an Asian record holder, it is obviously not appropriate to participate in the youth competition.

This was followed by the National Athletics Grand Prix series. The first leg on April 17 and the second leg on April 22 were held in the southwestern province of Gui, and athletes living in the east and north basically did not participate. The third stop was held in Jinling on May 1, which was not too far for Zhang Guan, but it was also possible to go or not; The last two stops will be held in the capital on July 17 and in Jinmen on July 30, while the fifth leg is not only a stop of the Grand Prix, but also this year's National Open Athletics Championships.

In addition, there is another competition before the Olympics is the National Athletics Championships and Olympic Trials held in Shizhuang on May 20. According to this year's Olympic rules, the deadline for track and field athletes to meet the standards is July, so the Olympic trials on May 20 are the perfect opportunity for athletes to qualify for the Olympics.

Yu continued: "The Athens Olympics will open on August 13, and our country's Olympic team is expected to arrive in Athens on August 8 or 9, and the confirmation of Olympic participants should be in mid-July. Therefore, the main reason for you to participate in the last two races of the National Track and Field Grand Prix is to maintain your condition, so as not to be unfamiliar with your body after not competing for a long time. In addition, there is another thing, next month's national team training is closed, in order to avoid distraction of athletes, all mobile phones have to be taken away, that is, there is no way to contact home, after going back, I now tell my family, so as not to worry about them. ”

……

After the National Indoor Track and Field Championships, Zhang Guan returned to the provincial capital.

Provincial Hospital.

Perhaps affected by Zhang Guan's two record-breaking in one day, Chen Lao's mood looks very good. The doctor also said that Chen Lao's physical recovery is very optimistic, and he believes that it will not take long to be discharged from the hospital.

In February, the provincial capital is still cold, and the air is still filled with the smell of winter, as a northern city, the central heating generally ends in mid-March, so the ward at this moment is not only cold, but even a little hot.

"Go open the window, I think it's getting hot." Chen Lao spoke, and Zhang Guan immediately got up and went to the window, preparing to open some gaps in the window.

"Did the willows sprout outside?" Elder Chen suddenly asked.

"Not yet, but soon, I guess it should sprout next month!" Zhang Guan replied intentionally or unintentionally.

"Spring is coming...... "After Chen Lao finished speaking, he changed his voice and said: "I know that after being discharged from the hospital this time, I am afraid that I will retire completely, and I will no longer be a coach in the future." ”

Zhang Guan's hand on the window suddenly paused, and an inexplicable sadness rose in his heart, Zhang Guan knew that it was a sad and helpless thing to let this old man who had dedicated his life to track and field leave the track.

Zhang Guan wanted to comfort and comfort Chen Lao, but he didn't know what to say.

There was silence in the room, the wind outside blowing in through the window, and the cold feeling hit Zhang Guan's face, but it made him feel more and more numb.

"Old ...... Chen"

Zhang Guangang wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Chen Lao.

"Zhang Guan, you are the best athlete I have ever seen, I don't know where your limits are, but I believe that you will become the best athlete in the world." Old Chen's voice was very slow, but he spoke unusually clearly and firmly.

He looked at Zhang Guan expectantly, and continued: "You are still young, and the road ahead is still very long, but I, an old man, have no chance to accompany you to continue walking." ”

"My generation, it's about dedication, and the purpose of my choice of sports is very simple, not for money, not for fame, but simply to win glory for the country! But your generation is different, I'm not saying that your generation doesn't have dedication, but I still talk about dedication to people in your area, which may be a little outdated, and winning glory for the country has become a scene. ”

"But I still hope that you can bring glory to your country. Now that you have the opportunity to enter the world stage, I would love to witness the moment when you stand on the top of the world, I would love to see the five-star red flag fly on the Olympic track and field, and I would love to hear our national anthem played at the medal ceremony. ”

"It's been my lifelong dream, but I didn't do it, and I really hope you can help me fulfill it......"

"Old Chen, I will definitely win the Olympic gold medal, I promise!" Zhang Guan turned around, his expression was unusually firm, but there was a faint bit of crystalline in his eyes.

Old Chen took a deep breath and slowly leaned back on the hospital bed, looking satisfied, and he used a deep voice: "Being able to accept you as my disciple is the greatest achievement in my life!" ”

Zhang Guan walked to the side of the bed and sat down slowly: "Old Chen, it is also the greatest honor in my life to be your disciple......

……

Chen Lao retired, and he completely left the track and field he loved.

When he leaves the provincial capital, he will return to his hometown and enjoy his retirement life with peace of mind, planting flowers and raising fish, just like ordinary people.

Looking at the car that Chen Lao was riding in slowly moving away, Zhang Guan's heart was already reluctant and sour, he held back his tears and clenched his fists.

"Old Chen, four years from the Capital Olympics, I will definitely take you to the scene and let you see the moment when the national flag is raised!"

……

An era is over, but a new era has just begun!

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Today's second chapter is delivered, thank you for your support, and push the pass to the homepage newcomer list, thank you! After this chapter, the first volume of this book is over.,The plot of the Olympics will begin next.,This time Zhang Guan will face a world-class opponent.,The female number one will also appear.,The plot will be fuller.,Stay tuned.。 Yesterday I said that I would add more, so there is another chapter in the evening.