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In 1991, Liu Guoliang was 15 years old. At that time, he was not a "fat guy who didn't understand football", but a young player who trained hard.

On this day, Liu Guoliang, who was training, suddenly found a quiet little boy standing not far behind him. After realizing that the little boy was watching him play, Liu Guoliang wanted to go over and say hello and ask. Where did this child come from.

As a result, before Liu Guoliang could reach him, the little boy turned around and ran away, and in an instant he was out of sight...

Later someone told Liu Guoliang, "That child I have watched you play for a long time, and you said you are his idol."

Hearing this, Liu Guoliang was a little surprised and said bluntly: "Since I am his idol, why doesn't he ask for an autograph from me. ?"

At that time, no one thought that this little boy who was "scared away" by his idol would not only become Liu Guoliang's apprentice, but also Liu Guoliang's most trusted "right-hand man."

It turns out that this boy is none other than Wang Hao, who is known as the "second son of a thousand years."

Many years later, on the program "Date with Lu Yu", the host asked Wang Hao, "You met your idol Liu Guoliang when you were 8 years old. Why didn't you take the opportunity to ask for his autograph?"

Liu Guoliang on the side couldn't help laughing when he heard this. This smile contained relief, memories, and countless emotions.

For Liu Guoliang, he might never have imagined that Wang Hao, the former "little fan", would follow in his footsteps, from teammate to master and apprentice, and now he has become a colleague and brother... ·

For Wang Hao, Liu Guoliang was not only his idol, but also his nobleman. He led him to overcome obstacles all the way, and this was how Wang Hao became today.

Even if he will never be able to get rid of the label of "the second best athlete in a thousand years", it is enough to make him happy to hear Liu Guoliang's words: Wang Hao is a great athlete.

What is the story and behind-the-scenes between them? Why does Liu Guoliang have unparalleled trust and support for Wang Hao?

In 2022, Wang Hao will be 38 years old. Although he has long been away from the competition, he has never left his beloved table tennis throughout his life.

The reason why he can continue to persist in his career is that in addition to his mentor Liu Guoliang, he also has an even greater noble person, and that is his lifelong lover, Yan Boya.

Wang Hao once said that the greatest luck in my life is not only meeting table tennis, but also marrying my wife Yan Boya. She accompanied me through the trough and made me happy today.

In the end, what kind of charm and character does this woman who was confessed to by Wang Hao affectionately have? How many twists and turns and heartbreaks has her relationship with Wang Hao experienced?

Today, let us take a look at the protagonist of today’s story, Wang Hao, and take a look at his legendary life.

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In 1983, Wang Hao was born in Changchun, Jilin. After birth, little Wang Hao was smiling all day long, so his parents gave their son a nickname, It's called "Lele".

Looking at their son in their arms, the parents could not imagine that this cute and beautiful child in front of them would be so naughty when he grew up.

How naughty is Wang Hao?

In the words of Wang Hao's mother: When he was a child, he was so naughty that he often ate "broomsticks." Later, when he discovered that he had made a mistake, he simply lay on the bed and waited for me to come back and beat him.

Finally, Grandma Wang Hao came up with a way. In order to calm down the naughty Wang Hao, grandma simply dressed up Wang Hao as a "girl".

In order to make the girls want to play with Wang Hao, grandma put Wang Hao in a small skirt, tied it with a bow, and even painted his nails red.

This trick indeed had some effect. After all, the games played by girls were less likely to cause trouble than boys.

Many years later, primary school classmates recalled Wang Hao. What the boys remembered was that it was Wang Hao who took everyone to eat "fried chicken steak". In order to prevent everyone from eating too much and to show his generosity, Wang Hao would ask the boss " "Put chili pepper into death";

What the girls remembered was that Wang Hao led all the girls in the class to play skipping rope and rubber bands, and lamented that Wang Hao was better than the girls in the past.

In this way, Wang Hao spent the most naughty years, and it was not until he was 7 years old that he made a real change.

When Wang Hao was 7 years old, his father Wang Zhongquan learned that Changchun Children’s Palace had opened two classes, one for table tennis and one for martial arts.

In order to "find something to do" for Wang Hao, his father asked his family for their opinions on whether to learn martial arts or table tennis. After hearing this, his grandmother immediately made a decision: "As for Wang Hao's naughty energy, Son, are you asking him to learn martial arts because you want everyone to come to your home?"

So, the next day, Wang Hao signed up for a table tennis class with his father. At that time, no one in his family would have thought of it. This usually naughty child seemed to be a completely different person after he picked up the racket.

Even Wang Hao himself did not expect that his love for table tennis was far more passionate than imagined.

If I have to sum it up in one sentence, Wang Hao’s choice of table tennis is probably fate.

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When Wang Hao was learning football at the Changchun Children's Palace, he had already shown his talent beyond ordinary people.

Dad Wang Zhongquan once told an incident when Wang Hao learned to play. In order to encourage Wang Hao to play, the father and son agreed that as long as Wang Hao could hit 500 consecutive forehands, they would go to his grandma's house to play.

After hearing his father's promise, Wang Hao picked up the racket and started playing without saying a word. He continued to play for more than an hour without stopping. The coach was stunned when he saw this scene.

Later, Wang Zhongquan learned that it would take an average child four months to practice to this level, but Wang Hao had only practiced for one and a half months, which was enough to show that this kid was really good at playing.

Although he is often praised by coaches for his talent, unexpectedly, Wang Hao is not too proud because he knows that behind the talent, it is actually the hard work he and his father have put in together.

In order to support his son in playing basketball, his father Wang Zhongquan accompanied him almost regardless of rain or shine. The father and son were reluctant to take a car, so Wang Zhongquan took his son there on a bicycle.

In the winter, the snow in Changchun was so thick that Wang Zhongquan couldn’t ride, so Wang Hao went down to help push him; when it rained heavily in summer, Wang Zhongquan put a plastic bag on Wang Hao’s head. Seeing his father’s support regardless of rain or shine, Wang Hao was there. I vowed silently in my heart that I must fight well, otherwise I will be sorry for my father.

But in his father’s memory, it was not hard to drive his son to play ball on a bicycle. What he felt most guilty about was that he was reluctant to buy buns for his son.

At that time, at the roadside bun stall, 3 buns were sold for 1 yuan, and 6 buns were sold for 2 yuan. Wang Hao could not finish eating 3 buns or 6 buns, so his father always asked him to Eat 3 because I don’t have much money for the kids to eat.

Later, when his father Wang Zhongquan recalled this period, he still felt very regretful. He said bluntly: The child was training, but I didn’t even let him eat enough.

In fact, the reason why my father was reluctant to spend an extra dollar back then was not because he was stingy, but because he wanted to accompany Wang Hao to play ball. His father lost his job, but in order to prevent his son from being distracted, his father never said anything. .

Fortunately, my father’s efforts were not in vain.

When Wang Hao was 8 years old, accompanied by his father, he participated in the National Children's Table Tennis Championships held in Jinan and won the championship. The father and son happened to pass by Beijing during the transfer process, and then they had the opportunity to go to Bayi. The team allowed Wang Hao to meet his idol Liu Guoliang.

After seeing Liu Guoliang, Wang Hao strengthened his belief in playing basketball. He told himself that he must join the Bayi team like Liu Guoliang in the future.

Finally, at the age of 13, Wang Hao entered the Bayi team as he wished, and he and Liu Guoliang became real teammates.

After staying in the Bayi team for less than 3 years, Wang Hao achieved a "second jump", from the Bayi team to the second national team, and from the second national team to the first team.

After coming to the national first team, Wang Hao once again lamented that the national team is really full of masters. In his words: There is a world champion on the left, an Olympic champion on the right, and there may also be national champions coming over. champion.

Under such pressure, Wang Hao practiced harder and harder.

Coach Wu Jingping once said of Wang Hao: I feel most at ease when he is training, because Wang Hao will never be lazy and will complete the training tasks you give him honestly.

In addition to coach Wu Jingping, Liu Guoliang is also very interested in Wang Hao. In addition, both of them play "straight and horizontal", so naturally the two communicate a lot.

In 2002, Wang Hao first showed his talents. At the Egyptian Open, he won the men's singles championship in one fell swoop and entered the top ten in the world.

It has to be said that at that time, there were Ma Lin before him, Wang Liqin after him, and Kong Linghui, who was still young. It was not easy for Wang Hao to "show up".

But gradually, the coaches discovered that Wang Hao had a big problem, that is, he was "too timid" and lacked domineering and ruthless energy on the court.

Even because of his handsome appearance, his teammates nicknamed Wang Hao "Wang Zuxian of table tennis".

Later, in order to strengthen Wang Hao's courage, coach Wang Tao came up with an "ingenious" method, which was to let Wang Hao learn to drink.

At that time, it was Wang Hao's 20th birthday. Coach Wang Tao found a few people and took Wang Hao to the bar. Everyone wanted to "drink" Wang Hao. Wang Hao repeatedly said that he would not drink. Coach Wang Tao finally said "Coaxing and lying", Wang Hao was given two glasses of "colorful" fruit wine.

Seeing that it was fruit wine, Wang Hao drank it immediately. As a result, before finishing two glasses, coach Wang Tao and his team "carried Wang Hao out" because Wang Hao was drunk.

Many years later, when this matter was brought up again, Wang Tao and Liu Guoliang still talked about it, joking that Wang Hao drank one glass of wine back then. Who is Wang Hao afraid of now?

Although Wang Hao, who was 20 years old at the time, had not learned how to drink, he already understood the coach's good intentions.

Unfortunately, the journey to the rise of a hero is never smooth sailing. Soon Wang Hao faced the most desperate blow, which was the 2004 Athens Olympics.

This year's Olympic Games is of great significance to Wang Hao, because it is his first time participating in the Olympics, and it is also the first time his mentor Liu Guoliang has led an expedition.

Therefore, Wang Hao was already ready to go all out during the competition.

But no one expected at that time that in this Olympics, the situation of the Chinese team would be so worrying as soon as it appeared.

In the women's singles, Wang Nan was upset, and only the young player Zhang Yining was left in the end. In the men's singles, Ma Lin, who had high hopes, was in poor condition, but Wang Hao made it all the way to the finals.

Wang Hao’s final opponent was South Korean player Ryu Seung-min. Originally, the coaches still had hope when they saw this opponent, because in the head-to-head record between Wang Hao and Ryu Seung-min, Wang Hao won more than he lost.

It's just a pity that Wang Hao lost in the end because of his mentality. Unfortunately, he only got the runner-up.

When leaving the field, Liu Guoliang came over and gave Wang Hao a hug. Both brothers cried instantly, but Liu Guoliang still regained his morale and said bluntly: Remember this time, in the next four years, we will win again. .

Wang Hao's men's singles defeat also directly affected the doubles situation between him and Chen Qi. Thanks to Chen Qi's fearlessness in the face of danger and fighting harder and harder, this inspired Wang Hao's belief in fighting and saved a gold medal for the Chinese team.

During the battle in Athens, Wang Hao was filled with guilt. He felt that he had failed the expectations of his countrymen and that he had failed his coach Liu Guoliang...

Even his parents said "for the first time" when talking about their son. "Failure" was also a sigh of relief: What Wang Hao said the most at that time was that he felt sorry for Liu Guoliang.

After returning from Athens, Wang Hao became more reserved. He didn't talk much and just played ball.

In fact, it is not just Wang Hao, but the entire national table tennis team is "working hard" and vowing to make a comeback in the next four years. Coach Liu Guoliang even expressed emotion in the program: It's not that we can't afford to lose, but we must win.

Because at that time, Chinese people only looked at the final result of the game, but ignored the dedication and efforts of the athletes. This is why the pressure doubled as soon as the athletes took the field. Many athletes even On the eve of the game, I was so stressed that I couldn't sleep.

After four years, the Beijing Olympics is here. This time it is the Olympics at home. For all athletes, this time is a "tough battle" that they can only win but not lose.

Unfortunately, Wang Hao’s history has repeated itself again.

In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Wang Hao made it all the way to the finals, but still lost in the duel with his teammate Ma Lin.

Seeing Wang Hao win the runner-up again, Coach Wu was silently worried on the sidelines, while Liu Guoliang walked out of the venue without even watching the game.

Later, Wang Hao found out that Liu Guoliang knew that Ma Lin would hug him, and he did not want Wang Hao to see this scene.

After the Beijing Olympics, Wang Hao was labeled a "millennium old man" by the media, ridiculing Wang Hao for his poor mentality and collapse as soon as the competition came.

As everyone knows, such an evaluation is too cruel for an athlete who trains hard.

Because Wang Hao’s efforts are not inferior to anyone’s, and every time he is only one step away from the Olympic champion, it also makes him feel regretful.

Faced with the collapse of Wang Hao's mentality, the coaches saw it in their eyes and felt pain in their hearts, especially coach Liu Guoliang, who made various attempts and efforts to deal with Wang Hao's mentality.

He asked Wang Hao to take a good look at his competition results. Although he did not win the championship in the Olympics, Wang Hao really won many championships in other competitions.

Especially in the "foreign war", Wang Hao has almost never been defeated. Every time he is assigned to "defend the zone", he can successfully complete it, and even became Ma Long's "nightmare" for a time.

In addition to encouragement, Liu Guoliang also has a new "trick", which is to specifically touch Wang Hao's pain points.

In 2010, Wang Hao gained weight, so that every time Liu Guoliang saw Wang Hao, he said, "Why have I gained weight again? I must lose weight!"

In order to supervise Wang Hao's weight loss, Liu Guoliang We also specially collected emoticons made by netizens for Wang Hao, compiled them into a book, and showed them directly to everyone at the conference.

Finally, under coach Liu Guoliang's "attacks", Wang Hao spent a lot of money to lose weight, and even Wang Hao's dinner at that time was "lemon and soda water."

Although Wang Hao finally succeeded in losing weight, 2010 was still a sluggish year for Wang Hao.

During this year, not only did he have no results in major competitions, he even failed to qualify for the Moscow trials.

It can be said that this was the lowest period in Wang Hao's career, but it was at this difficult moment in life that Wang Hao met love.

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In 2010, Wang Hao met a girl at a friend’s party. When he saw the girl for the first time, Wang Hao had a feeling in his heart, as if everything was wrong. Destined.

The girl whom Wang Hao fell in love with at first sight was his wife, Yan Boya.

Yan Boya is a dancer who combines talent and beauty. However, Wang Hao bluntly said that what attracts him most to his wife is her quietness and low-keyness.

Similarly for Yan Boya, the appearance of Wang Hao is also a light in her life.

She never thought that this Olympic champion with many fans would be so low-key and reserved in life. Even Wang Hao didn't like talking as much as herself, and would be a little shy when in a crowded environment.

The father-in-law and mother-in-law were a little worried about their daughter finding Wang Hao as a boyfriend at first, fearing that the Olympic champion would feel distant. However, they did not expect that Wang Hao also respected the two elders very much. In the words of the father-in-law, their daughter Leave it to him, I'm at ease.

The year they fell in love was the lowest point in Wang Hao's life. Every time Wang Hao was unhappy, Yan Boya would quietly accompany him. All said.

After dating, Wang Hao had to train every day, and Yan Boya also had performances, so the two didn't have much time to spend together, and sometimes they didn't even see each other for a month or two.

But unexpectedly, the relationship between the two is very stable.

In this regard, Wang Hao's good friend Chen Qi once said in "A Date with Luyu" that even though Wang Hao is usually quiet, he can call his girlfriend 40 times in one breath. For several minutes, I was laughing while typing, and my face was filled with laughter.

Later, Chen Qi added, Wang Hao is a real family man.

In 2012, 29-year-old Wang Hao competed in the London Olympics again. This was his third Olympic Games.

Talking about why Wang Hao can still be sent to the Olympics, Liu Guoliang said this. Although Wang Hao won the runner-up in the first two Olympics, Wang Hao has always had the ability to win the championship. His condition is actually very stable. , I believe him.

Unfortunately, Wang Hao still did not realize his dream of winning the championship at the London Olympics.

But what is surprising is that when the last ball hit the ground, although Wang Hao lost, he won a warmer applause than the champion Zhang Jike. Everyone stood up and cheered for this three-time Olympic champion. Athletes applaud.

Bai Yansong once lamented: Wang Hao lost the game, but won the world.

After the game, Wang Hao choked up and accepted an interview. He said:

"This may be the last Olympic Games in my life. I think it is very good and very complete."

For those who really like Wang Hao, Wang Hao should still be a little upset after competing in the Olympics three times and finishing second three times.

But sometimes, it seems like a pity that it is difficult to reconcile, but it is also a legend.

After returning from the London Olympics, Yan Boya drove to pick up his lover and go home.

Along the way, Yan Boya drove quietly. She knew that Wang Hao was sad, but she didn't know how to comfort her. In the end, it was Wang Hao who comforted Yan Boya and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine." Boya shed tears.

This time, Yan Boya admired Wang Hao even more. She admired Wang Hao's mind, and also admired Wang Hao's persistence and not giving up.

In 2013, Wang Hao turned thirty.

This year, he completed a major life event, married his lover Yan Boya, and started a family.

On the wedding day, Zhang Jike was the best man and Liu Guoliang was the witness. This wedding was described by netizens as "a big gathering of Olympic champions and world champions."

Soon, Wang Hao became Father, the responsibility on your shoulders has become heavier again.

In addition, Wang Hao has another new identity, that is, becoming a coach.

He said: I feel that I can't do without table tennis in my life. Although I won't play anymore, I still want to contribute to the country again, so I hope to do my best to cultivate the next world champion.

When dating Yan Boya, Wang Hao once promised: I am busy as an athlete now, and I will be fine when I become a coach.

As a result, Wang Hao did not expect that he would be even busier after becoming a coach. Every day he got up at 5 o'clock, accompanied the team members for morning exercises at 6 o'clock, and then led the team members to train. When he returned home, his wife and The child has gone to bed.

If he has to prepare for a game, Wang Hao is with his teammates every day and has no time to go back.

Facing Wang Hao’s busy schedule, his wife Yan Boya was a little tired at first. Especially after having their second child, it was very hard for Yan Boya to raise two children by herself, but gradually she understood Wang Hao’s feelings. .

She said that some people’s happiness is to satisfy themselves, while some people’s happiness is for the country. Wang Hao is the one who always puts national table tennis first, so what can I do? , just don’t let Wang Hao worry about his family.

In order to fulfill Wang Hao's dream, Yan Boya became stronger. What moved netizens the most was that Yan Boya once posted a sentence in the news. She said:

"There are Sometimes I want to share interesting things about my child with Wang Hao, but I am afraid of disturbing him, but as long as he does what he likes steadily, it will be the best."

Perhaps it is because of the support of his wife. , Wang Hao can do his own thing with peace of mind and continue to fight for the national table tennis.

On the other hand, as long as Wang Hao has time, he will try his best to accompany his wife and children.

During various festivals, no matter how busy he is and whether he is in the local area or not, he will find ways to send flowers and gifts to his wife. During training, he will also "find every opportunity" to video chat with his children.

Wang Hao is a man who is not good at words, but when talking about his wife, he talks endlessly, saying that he is lucky to have Yan Boya as his wife in this life.

In 2022, Wang Hao will be 38 years old. He can be said to have a good harvest in career and love.

In terms of career, his favorite disciple "Little Fatty" Fan Zhendong defeated Ma Long in WTT Singapore. This must be a great gratification and the greatest joy for Wang Hao as a coach.

Therefore, when Wang Hao was deeply involved in the rumors of leaving the national table tennis team, he immediately gave everyone a reassurance: he would never leave the national table tennis team because he still had to lead Xiaopang to the top!

In life, Wang Hao's two sons gradually grew up. They were not only handsome and sensible, but also inherited Wang Hao's excellent sports genes.

The eldest son loves golf and has won several trophies at a young age. He is a combination of good looks and talent.

The second son is cute and well-behaved. He is the happy fruit of the family. Seeing these two sons, everyone will probably envy Wang Hao's blessing.

Today, Wang Hao still has the label of "the second child a year ago", but so what?

He has a group of teammates who fight side by side, a career that he loves his whole life, and a happy family. Wang Hao is already the biggest winner in life.

After all, everything in life cannot be perfect. What you have now is the best. And Wang Hao's life is enough to be envied by countless people.