Nebiolo is one of the important leaders in Rome's bid to host the 2004 Olympic Games. In order to win votes, Nebiolo invited Lu Rongsheng to Rome for discussion, hoping to get her support. Lv Rongcheng didn't indulge her blindly because she was invited by Nebiolo and Italy. Instead, she "shouted" at the meeting: "Italy does not list badminton as an official event of the Olympic Games. You don't value badminton, and you want my support. That can't be helped. "
Lv Rongcheng really didn't shout in vain. The Italian Olympic Committee agreed to list badminton as an official event and held a press conference to announce it. Afterwards, Italian Olympic Committee President Mario pasta said to People: "You should be careful of this woman. Although she is a good friend, she is the best woman. " Nebiolo also said: "I have never seen such a member. I don't seek personal gain. The only requirement is to promote the development of badminton. Such a person is really commendable. "
During the period of 1997, the IFs re-elected their directors. Considering that they have too many positions, and once they run for public office, they will not discredit the IBF, Lu did not apply for election. Six or seven days before the election, Lu Rong Sheng accidentally received a phone call from the secretary of Naypyidaw Oro and asked her why she hadn't applied yet. Lu Rongsheng expressed his concern and stressed that if Nebiolo wants her to run for public office, she must be guaranteed to be elected, otherwise she will not be considered. It is a kind of speech that avoids the heavy and makes light. Unexpectedly, two days later, Nebiolo's reply came: "I promise you will be elected." China people keep their word.
Nebiolo's sudden death left a vacancy in his position as president of the International Single Sports Federation. ? International individual sports federations are composed of 24 individual sports federations. Although it is a loose organization, it plays a decisive role. The conference has a chairman, six board members and no vice-chairman. The ranking of members depends on the number of votes, and Lu ranked first in the Council with 24 votes. ?
As the saying goes, a group of dragons can't live for the first day, so the Council held a meeting immediately after Nebiolo's death to discuss the establishment of a "meeting chairman" before the new chairman was officially elected. As if everyone had colluded in advance, all the other five members voted for Lu. Lu once again gained respect and recognition. ? However, by May, 20001,the term of office of the President of the International Badminton Federation Lu will expire, and her term of office in the International Single Sports Federation will also end. Many people advised Lu to amend the articles of association. The articles of association are made by people, and with your excellent performance, they will be passed and supported. Even IOC President Samaranch said: "Lu, amend the Constitution, and don't be limited by the number of years." According to the constitution of the International Badminton Federation, the term of office of the president of the Badminton Federation is four years, and the term of office may not exceed two terms. Lu 1993 was elected President of the International Badminton Federation, and his term of office will expire in 200 1. ?
But Lu said, I once said that I would only fulfill this promise on 200 1, and the people of China kept their word. She also said modestly: "I still have some self-knowledge. My energy has been fully exerted, and I need someone to take over, which is more conducive to the development of the badminton league and does not delay the development of others. " She refused the persuasion of all those who cared and supported her and decided to retire after one year. ?
In fact, the constitution of the International Badminton Federation has been changed for Lu Rong Sheng. According to the old rules, the president of Badminton Federation is elected once a year, usually for two to three years. Because Samaranch said that "it is because Lu is the president of the International Badminton Federation that the president of the Badminton Federation can become a member of the Olympic Committee", and because under the leadership of Lu, the number of members of the International Badminton Federation has increased by more than 30 in four years, the number of international badminton grand prix has increased from 12 to 27, and the number of teams participating in the Sudirman Cup has increased to nearly 70. This series of impressive achievements made the International Badminton Federation specially revise its articles of association for her, and Lu became the first president of the International Badminton Federation to be re-elected for two terms. Compared with Nebiolo, Lv Rongsheng didn't have much contact with Samaranch, but Lao Sa was very concerned about her. Samaranch likes watching badminton mixed doubles. Whenever he has time, he will give prizes to mixed doubles players. Every time he meets Lu, he will encourage her: "You must work hard, stick to it, have precepts, and don't be afraid. If someone bullies you, say I support you. " When saying this, Lao Sa always clenched his fist and waved, giving Lu confidence and strength. 1993 When Lu was elected president of the International Badminton Federation, Samaranch flew from Lausanne to Birmingham to congratulate Lu. ?
Lao Sa's love for table tennis player Deng Yaping is well known. As long as she is with Deng Yaping, Lao Sa will pat her face and shake her hand to express a kind and greeting. The only person in China who can enjoy the "treatment" of Lao Sa, except Deng Yaping, is Lu. Four or five times, Lao Sa patted Lu on the cheek, said something encouraging, and expressed his love and support for him in his own unique way. ? Unexpected surprise. From 65438 to 0996, He recommended Lu to Samaranch, hoping that she could be elected as a member of the Olympic Committee. At that time, other presidents of individual federations who were interested in participating in the election went to Lausanne alone to meet with Samaranch, the "Supreme Commander", and only Lu Rong Sheng didn't go. In her opinion, the form is not important, and the work performance is the most powerful evidence. ? Unexpectedly, Samaranch took the initiative to find Lu. He told Lu that she might become a member of the Olympic Committee, but not in 1996, but in 1997. Therefore, in July 1996, the Executive Committee of the Olympic Committee made a decision that Lu was not in Lausanne when she was elected as a member of the Olympic Committee, and she arrived the next day. It took only a few minutes from the nomination of the IOC Executive Committee to the election of Lu, and even the members of the IOC Executive Committee did not know in advance. When Hong Kong Olympic Committee President Huo Zhenting told Lu the news, she thought it was a joke. It was not until the colleagues of the International Badminton Federation pushed a beautiful celebration cake in front of her that she knew that the god of happiness had taken care of her again.
For the first time in the history of the Olympic Committee, five people were elected and four people were sworn in. Lu Rongsheng was sworn in only the following year. This is Lu's firm belief that the people of China will never lose their share. The former vice-presidents and directors of the International Badminton Federation generally feel that their status is nominal and they have no strength to make. At the annual meeting of 1993, Lu Rongsheng assigned specific responsibilities to the new vice chairman and directors, which was rare in previous institutions. This practice immediately won praise, fairness, justice and non-monopoly, and her colleagues commented on her differently. ? Badminton is the most prosperous sport in Asia, but in the internal organization of the International Badminton Federation, Europeans are in a dominant position, and Asians have almost no right to speak. Badminton management is inversely proportional to the market. In order to win a place for Asians, Lv Rong Sheng has made great adjustments in management, trying to find and cultivate talents in Asia. It turns out that none of the seven committees of the Badminton Federation has an Asian chairman. Now, the chairmen of the Finance Committee, the Marketing Committee and the Development Committee are all Asians. Although Lu Rongsheng has a tendency to appoint Asians, she also stressed that only by ability and strength can there be honor, and it is useless to talk about the truth and slogans. ?
In order to promote the development of badminton, Lv Rongsheng personally led a team to play exhibition games all over the world, held training courses in Asia, Africa and Latin America, and held as many grand prix as possible to "promote" badminton to all countries in the world. Thanks to her efforts, the membership of the International Badminton Federation has soared from the initial 9 1 to more than 130. From Asia, which was widely used, to Europe, America and Africa. What makes Lu feel most is that badminton has also blossomed in Africa. "I went to see the regional youth championship held in Botswana. I didn't expect 19 countries to send teams to participate. Nigeria also sent a team to participate in the Open, where there is great development potential. " A thick curly short hair, a fitted black sweater and a frank and kind face make it hard to believe that this gentle aunt is the all-round badminton "Iron Lady". Look at the house where she lives. Only over 70 square meters, all furniture, books and flowers. Because it is the first floor, it is a little dark and there is no sunshine. Looking at the reporter's surprised expression, President Lu smiled and said, "What do you think my home will look like? In the eyes of others, I must have a house, a car and a rich life. Is it? But why must it be like that and not like me? I live a happy life. My wife is a professor at the School of Foreign Languages, and now she is retired at home. Besides writing books, compiling dictionaries and taking care of my 96-year-old mother, my biggest job is to help me receive faxes and sort out information. Some people say that he is my special' private secretary', which is true. I can't do so much work without his help. All three daughters are graduates of Beijing Foreign Studies University and work in foreign companies. The youngest two daughters live with us. They are very filial. " Just then, her little daughter came in with two pills and a glass of water. "My blood pressure is a little high, but I always forget to take medicine. They reminded me. " Calm words reveal the warmth of home. ?
Lu, who just celebrated his 59th birthday, was deeply moved when he mentioned that he had become a badminton player. "I have a fate with badminton." Lu 1964 graduated from the English Department of Beijing Foreign Studies University and was assigned to the All-China Women's Federation. From 65438 to 0972, the State Sports Commission temporarily seconded a group of foreign language talents from various central organs to attend the Asian Olympic Union meeting in Beijing, and Lu was one of them. After reporting to the State Sports Commission, she was caught up with the China badminton team's visit to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Hongkong and other places, and was stopped as a team interpreter. Because of her excellent work, she was officially transferred to the International Department of the State Sports Commission. "Although I am not from sports, I have a relationship with sports." When Lu talked about sports, he got excited. "When I was in middle school in Beijing, I joined the school softball team. At that time, my arms and legs were beaten black and blue by the ball everywhere, fearing that my family would feel bad. On a hot day, I still wear a robe and trousers. Needless to say, I am really addicted, and I feel sad if I don't play for a day. After I entered the university, I was still a first baseman and shortstop, but I didn't play badminton at that time, otherwise I would definitely raise money. I am in good health now, which has a lot to do with my previous exercise. " Speaking of which, Lv Rongsheng smiled brilliantly.