Olympic champion Meng Guanliang, China: "I often joke with coaches that I still like to train with my team members in motorboats!" At the just-concluded National Kayak (Still Water) Grand Prix, the reporter met Meng Guanliang, the gold medalist of the men's double rowing 500m at the two Olympic Games. Now he is the Secretary and deputy director of the boat management center of Zhejiang Sports Bureau, but he is still thinking about kayaking. Meng Guanliang is very happy to be an honored guest in the Grand Prix.

This is the first time that a kayak event has been held in the form of a grand prix. Meng Guanliang said frankly that he would not have such an opportunity when he was a member of the team. "This form is very good, it can better motivate athletes. And April and May this time node is a good time to test the results of winter training athletes, training and performance improvement are helpful. In Meng Guanliang's view, the Grand Prix is similar to the multi-stage World Cup in Europe. This form of competition instead of practice allows athletes to know one another better.

Although it's easier than being an athlete, Meng spends most of his time with athletes and coaches, with limited time with his wife and children. "To do a good job of athletes, coaches and other aspects of the ideological work, the workload and scope of work are large, pay more." Meng Guanliang is very touched by the identity change from athletes to officials. "In the past, when athletes were really tired, but as long as you manage yourself, life is relatively simple, now much more difficult. But because I am familiar with canoeing and really have feelings, I am confident that I can do a good job!

Speaking of the happiest moments of his sporting career, Meng Guanliang gave the same answer as all Olympic champions. "Surely the Olympic Games will win the Olympic Games." Meng Guanliang has his own outlook on the future of China's kayak team in London. "No one is sure about the Olympic Games, but everyone will do their best. I'm confident in the Chinese kayak team because we've been doing wonders since we won the title in 2004, and I believe it's the same in London. The elder brother generously offered his advice to the younger teachers and younger siblings of the national kayaking team in the midst of intense preparations. "Details determine success or failure. Everyone will be prepared for such an important competition. Competition is more comprehensive ability, who can do the details, who will have a greater grasp of victory! "

Canoeing can create miracles.