Jointly organized by the Associação de Amizade de Membros da Conferência Consultiva Política do Povo Chinês na Instância de Província de Macau (CCPPC) and the Macao SAR Government Sports Bureau, the City University of Macau (CityU) hosted the “CPPCC Members Visit Campus X National Olympic Athletes Visit Macao” event at the Cultural Centre, Taipa Campus today. Attendees included Ma Chi Seng, CCPPC President; Executive Vice Presidents Wong Tin Chong and Linda Chen; Director General Loi Lun Mio; Secretary-General Suen Chun Hung; Han Jing, a member of the National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from Hebei Province and Vice President of the City University of Macau Alumni Association; Wang Jianfeng, Deputy Director of the Coordination Division of the Liaison Office of the Central People’ Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region; Carlos Roberto Xavier, Head of the Department of Tertiary Education of the Education and Youth Development Bureau; Chiu Chu Wai Man, Department Head of the Judicial Police; as well as Kong Fanqing, Vice Chairwoman of the University Counil, Rector Jun Liu, and national Olympic athletes.
Fifteen national Olympic athletes: Yang Yang, Li Xiaopeng, Yang Wei, Li Shanshan, Wang Liuyi, Wang Qianyi, Su Bingtian, Liu Shiwen, Chen Meng, Sheng Lihao, Li Yuehong, Wang Zongyuan, Xie Siyu, Quan Hongchan, and Yang Yilin visited CityU. A face-to-face interaction was held in which the Olympic athletes encouraged students to pursue their dreams, demonstrate resilience in facing challenges, and fight for their goals.
In his speech, Rector Jun Liu expressed deep gratitude to the CCPPC and the Sports Bureau for their support for the youth of Macao and CityU. He warmly welcomed CPPCC National Committee member Han Jing and the Olympic athletes, highlighting the opportunity for students and faculty to closely experience the charisma of these leaders, which serves as a great encouragement to everyone at CityU.
He hoped that CityU students will take the Olympic athletes as role models, learning from their perseverance and patriotic spirit, and promote the spirit of Chinese sports and contemporary values. He also encourages students to gain a deeper understanding of national conditions through the sharing by the CPPCC National Committee member, to enhance their patriotism, participate more in social affairs in the future, and cultivate a sense of serving the country while continuously improving their comprehensive competencies.
As a Ph.D. graduate in education from CityU, Han Jing returned to her alma mater as a guest speaker to share her journey from athlete to civil servant in the SAR Government, as well as her experiences in the CPPCC. Han discussed the harsh realities of competitive sports, emphasizing that achieving perfection on the field requires rigorous training day and night. She expressed pride in being the first world champion from Macao after its return to China.
Han shared her feelings during her transition from athlete to public servant, highlighting the numerous learning opportunities she received under the care of the SAR Government, which led her to join the Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau. She expressed gratitude to CityU for the learning opportunities and comprehensive support she received during this period. Her time at CityU and her experience in the CPPCC platform helped her grow and enhance herself through theory and practice.
As a CPPCC National Committee member, she emphasized the importance of focusing on national affairs and public issues, conducting in-depth research, and actively providing suggestions. She also encouraged to share China’s narrative and Macao’s narrative of “One Country, Two Systems” on the international stage. Han urged young students to leverage their experiences from both the mainland and Macao to seize advantages, strive hard, and contribute to the development of Macao and the Greater Bay Area.
During the Q&A session, students actively asked about the changes they face in life and their future career plans. Han encouraged them to set clear life goals, keep learning, broaden their horizons, embrace teamwork, never give up, and maintain both physical and mental health while facing the different stages of life with optimism.
The Olympic athletes shared anecdotes from their sporting careers, recounting the lesser-known training stories and struggles behind their achievements. During the discussion, CityU students asked about the difficulties, challenges, and unforgettable experiences faced by the athletes throughout their careers. In their responses, the athletes mentioned that the pursuit of excellence is fraught with hardships, but their unwavering belief in their goals helped them overcome various obstacles. They transformed pressure into motivation, training diligently every day to continually surpass themselves.
The athletes encouraged students to confront challenges head-on and overcome personal obstacles, as each difficulty presents an opportunity for growth. Additionally, student representatives from CityU presented thoughtfully prepared commemorative gifts to the Olympic athletes as a gesture of admiration and gratitude.
Subsequently, the Olympic athletes joined the guests and CityU faculty and students in singing the song “My Motherland and I,” expressing their deep patriotic feelings. Additionally, the event featured an interactive table tennis session between the Olympic athletes, Rector Jun Liu, and students, creating a lively atmosphere. This was not only a unique sports interaction but also a transmission of the spirit of sportsmanship. The Olympic athletes inspired the students with their enthusiasm, encouraging them to actively engage in physical exercise, pursue a healthy lifestyle, and cultivate a spirit of perseverance and determination.
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