Zizhao Chuan: The Biggest Sportsman

Chapter 94 International Events
Among the international track and field events, the three most famous events are the Olympic track and field events, the World Athletics Championships and the Athletics World Cup.Among them, the Olympic Games and the Athletics World Cup are held every four years, while the World Championships are basically held every two years.

But for Chinese athletes, the most important thing is of course the Olympic Games, followed by the World Championships, and finally the Athletics World Cup.Mainly because the Athletics World Cup is not a competition based on countries.Except for a few host countries, which will participate as a country, others basically participate in the form of continental teams.Therefore, our country does not pay too much attention to such competitions.

In the large-scale track and field events organized by the IAAF every year, there are currently two types of outdoor and indoor competitions.The level of outdoor competitions is relatively high, and the influence is also relatively large.Including the Golden League series that just started last year, the Athletics Grand Prix series at a slightly lower level, and finally the IAAF Finals.However, the IAAF Finals has not yet appeared, and it will not be officially established until 2003; the indoor competitions are mainly the International Indoor Track and Field Series, and these competitions have less influence in the world.After all, without the participation of the audience in the indoor competition, everyone's interest will be weaker.

As for other cross-country races, walking races, marathons, etc., these are not what Guo Zizhao is interested in.

The series of international indoor competitions are basically held in January and February. Guo Zizhao still has to rehearse the Spring Festival Gala. After the Chinese New Year, it is almost time to prepare for this year’s World Indoor Championships. So this year’s series of international indoor competitions, it is estimated that No one can catch up.

In fact, the International Indoor Series is really a good place to win championships.The indoor competitions in other stations, such as Birmingham, Stockholm, Athens, etc., have a good place, environment and time, so there are more masters participating.But the number of people participating in the competitions in Moscow, Ghent and other stations is not much.The main reason is that the schedule is too early. Moscow in January is around minus 1 degrees. Who would like to go to a place with ice and snow to compete in the cold weather?Therefore, the most tragic match in Moscow is actually the best place to win the championship.

The remaining highlights are mainly selected in the Golden League series and the Athletics Grand Prix series.

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The Golden League was established by the IAAF last year.The IAAF consolidates several independent track and field events in Europe to form one track and field series.Generally starting from June to ending in September, in addition to bonuses for the top 6 winners at each station, a 9kg gold prize is also set up for the entire league.The Golden League sets up 8 tournaments in Europe every year. These 50 tournaments are in Rome, Italy, Oslo, Norway, Paris, France, Berlin, Germany, Zurich, Switzerland, Brussels, Belgium, and Monte Carlo, Monaco.Participating athletes will only be eligible to share the 7kg gold prize if they win individual championships in 7 of the 7 events.

But in 2003, the IAAF reduced the scale of the competition, canceled the Monte Carlo station, and reduced the 7 races to 6 races. Only players who won all 6 championships and participated in the finals could share the gold.

However, because of the high prize money, this event is currently very attractive to track and field masters.It is estimated that based on Guo Zizhao's performance last year, it should not be a big problem to ask the organizing committee for an invitation letter.But if you want to win the championship, it depends on luck.

As for the Athletics Grand Prix series, it is one level lower than the Golden League, and the points are much less, but the prize money varies according to the sponsors of each station.This series is divided into 12 stations in total, and there will be a Grand Prix final at the end of the year.However, since the start of the Golden League last year, the track and field grand prix has basically become a warm-up match for these track and field masters.Everyone likes to adjust their status through the grand prix, so as to hit the next golden league championship.So, there is still the possibility of missing the grand prix at some stations.

However, due to the existence of the World Athletics Championships in late August this year, the schedule for this year's events will be tighter.In the end, Guo Zizhao thought about it for a long time, and removed those games that were obviously warm-up games for the Golden League.With Guo Zizhao's current strength, he basically has no chance to compete for the gold medal, so Guo Zizhao doesn't have much room for choice.

The Melbourne station on 3.18 is the first stop of this year's track and field grand prix.Because the Indoor World Championships in early March just ended, there may not be many people participating in this station, so check it; the Osaka station on May 3th is quite close.Moreover, it will be held in Asia, and European and American masters may not be willing to come, so let's check it; the Doha station on 5.5, forget it.People in the Middle East have more money and higher bonuses, so there must be a lot of people participating. Let’s forget about the Brazil station at the end of May, it’s too far away; forget about the Netherlands station and Athens station in June, there are more people participating this time.And then there will be the Golden League in Rome at the end of June. The competition is more intense, so let’s hide for now. There should be a lot of people participating in the Eugene station at the end of the month; the Croatian station in early July will be followed by the Golden League The Paris station and Oslo station, forget it, we are still not strong enough.Moreover, this conflicts with the time of the Universiade; after the Universiade on July 5.11-5, there will be Lausanne on July 6, which is good.The masters who just finished the Golden League in Oslo will definitely not participate.If I have gained something in the Universiade, I will have more confidence in participating in this station, so I can hook it; let’s let go of the Madrid station and the Golden League Monte Carlo station that will follow, on July 6 Sheffield station can be considered and ticked first; the match between London station and Golden League Zurich station in early August also depends on the situation, because I have to prepare for the World Championships starting on August 7; after the World Championships, Rieti in September Station and Stockholm station, as well as Brussels station and Berlin station of the Golden League, these will be considered at that time, if the results are good, you can participate.

这样一通勾下来，郭子昭确定了的国际比赛就只有4场大奖赛，3月、5月各一场，7月份两场。8月初的1场大奖赛和1场黄金联赛，还有9月份的两场大奖赛、两场黄金联赛和大奖赛的总决赛都得视情况而定。

Generally speaking, Guo Zizhao's current strength is still a bit lacking, so I want to test the waters through a few games in the first half of the year.If he can gradually adapt to the pressure of international masters, and then take the opportunity to gain some attribute points, in the second half of the year, Guo Zizhao estimates that he will be able to confront these masters head-on.And next year, that will be the time to make an official effort.

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Together with Song Ping and his father Guo Sheng, Zhang Peng also carefully looked at the matches selected by Guo Zizhao and nodded.It seems that Guo Zizhao is quite clear about himself.Zhang Peng came here this time because he was afraid that Guo Zizhao would be a bit of a teenager, and would blindly participate in some high-level competitions in pursuit of fame.In this way, not only will you not get the opportunity to exercise, but it will easily lead to a huge psychological gap and competition pressure due to continuous losses, which will lead to depression.In this state, not only is it prone to major injuries, but it is also very detrimental to the growth of athletes.

But judging from the competition Guo Zizhao chose to participate in this year, it is still more in line with Zhang Peng's plan.In the first half of the year, I will mainly participate in a few Grand Prix events to get used to it, and in the second half of the year I will try to hit the Golden League.

"Well, not bad. Basically, the frequency and intensity of the competition are not bad." Zhang Peng also nodded in approval, "However, before the Indoor World Championships in early March, why don't you choose one or two international indoor competitions to warm up?" ?I remember that you recently participated in the official indoor competitions, which were all at the beginning of last year. It’s been almost a year since you participated in the official competitions, so you still have to get used to it! The domestic competition level is too low, and the international series The race is about to start, can you choose one or two races to participate in? What do you think?"

"I want to participate too, but I don't have enough time." Guo Zizhao said with a wry smile, "You also know that I have to participate in the rehearsal of the Spring Festival Gala. The final trial will be at the end of this month, and it's the 12th now, and it's only half a month away from the final trial." Months. It’s half a month from the final trial to the Chinese New Year, so there’s no way to arrange this time?”

"Well, I forgot about that." Zhang Peng also said depressedly. "However, if you participate in one race, it will take 4 or 5 days to go back and forth."

Unwillingly, Zhang Peng looked at the schedule again, and then said, "The first round of this year's indoor competition in Moscow will start on the 20th. If you hurry up, it won't take much time. Go on the 18th, and go on the 21st." I can come back. I remember you were singing and performing, so it won’t delay much. You should at least make sure to participate in an international indoor competition. If possible, I want you to participate again a year ago.”

Guo Zizhao was a little hesitant when he heard it. The Moscow Indoor Competition is a good place to brush up his results. Should he go or not?If you go, get some attribute points, and you will be more confident in the competitions later this year.If you don't go, you will have to honestly rehearse.Alas... nerve-wracking, no wonder athletes better not take part in these recreational activities too much, it's a real delay.However, this is my first time going to the Spring Festival Gala, so I won't be able to explain it if I mess it up...

At this time, Song Ping also saw Guo Zizhao's hesitation, and continued to speak, "Xiao Guo, I think it's better to participate once. Regarding the rehearsal, you can go to the director team of the Spring Festival Gala tomorrow and ask. If it goes well , It can be dealt with after a delay of 4 or 5 days. After all, our athletes can still talk about their results. If the results don’t improve, then everything is useless.”

"Well, baby, I think what they said is right. We athletes should focus on our results, and we can let go of the rehearsal. Didn't the director of the Spring Festival Gala say that you basically have no problem singing? The main thing is I have cooperated with other choreographers. You can let them practice first, and then practice together after you come back from the competition." Dad also stood on the other side in agreement.

Well, since everyone said so, Guo Zizhao had no choice but to agree. "Well, then I'm going to say hello to the directors tomorrow and take five days off first. I'll continue practicing for a week when I come back, and it's almost time for the final review."

"That's good. Then Lao Song and I should hurry up and contact the organizer, and we'll post the names first."

Moscow Indoor Competition, um, I'm looking forward to it... Hehe...

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