Vol 4 Chapter 452: The Wizard of Oz (8)

The position of the flag bearer for the Asian Games and the Olympic Games delegation is crucial. Don’t look at it, just take the lead and go, it represents the overall image of the Chinese delegation. Is there a saying that is not called "carrying the flag"? The position of carrying the flag cannot be simpler.
In the past, the flag bearers of our delegation came from the men's basketball team. In Yuan Weimin's words: "Large man, look at the light!" In fact, the big man entrusted the Chinese people's desire to prosper China, and with such a little "East Asian sick man" unwilling: you see we have such a big man now, Are we not sick in East Asia?
In addition, as a group project, the men's basketball team has also consistently achieved results and has a very strong influence. Therefore, a representative of them will be qualified once, and secondly, it will not be unrecognizable.
But in the past few years, what was originally in the pockets of the men's basketball team has been increasingly shaken. At the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics two years ago, Wang Ai was already qualified. At that time, the Chinese team had just won the Asian Cup, which was the first time in history. It was also from that year that Wang Ai was firmly on the throne of domestic athletes in commercial value until today.
But that time, Yuan Weimin considered that it was a tradition for the men’s basketball team to fight the flag. Secondly, he also served as the chairman of the Football Association and asked Wang Ai to come out to fight the flag, which was easily criticized. Therefore, not only the opening ceremony was given to Yao Ming, but also the closing ceremony. Liu Xiang, Wang Ai didn't get one.
But this year's situation is different. First, Yao Ming, the biggest player in the men's basketball team, didn't come, and Wang Ai was missing a strong opponent. Secondly, Wang Zhizhi and the basketball association who are now carrying flags in the men's basketball team are a bit pimple after all. Support him strongly. Of course, the most important thing is the results of this year's Football World Cup, the top eight!
The reason why the Chinese men’s basketball team has long assumed the role of the Chinese men’s team in carrying the flag is that the three major have the best results: the World Championships and the top eight in the Olympic Games.
Now the men's football team is also in the top eight in the "World Championship", and it's time for the men's football team.
The last limiting factor is height, which is not a problem here in Wang Ai. He has to stand up straight, not much shorter than the men's basketball guard, not to mention that he just won the Asian's first silver ball award, and his popularity is at its peak. He is going to show up under the flag, be sure to be full of brilliance!
Therefore, when the Chinese delegation arrived in the Asian Games Village in Doha in the afternoon, Lao Feng received a notice to let Wang Ai go upstairs to accept the call of Chief Liu and Secretary Cui. The two leaders explained the task in person. Cui Dalin also jokingly explained that Wang Ai should not lose his feet and embarrass the Chinese.
The fact that the flag is gone is actually not very technical and does not make you look like a national flag class, but it is not too particular. It must be correct and full of spirit. It must be representative of the country and not too high. cold. The most important thing is not to walk too fast, otherwise you can't keep up with short legs.
After Wang Ai accepted the task, he happily returned to the eighth floor and said the matter, everyone was happy, which is equivalent to the glorious task that the Football Association snatched from the basketball association. Wang Ai is more than just thinking about it.
At night, the lights of Al Arabi Stadium were bright. The first game of China and Iraq was broadcast live on CCTV. The game was also very fierce. The final score was 3:1. Wang Ai did not play the whole game. He has been watching the game from the bench. Old Liu whispered.
When the game was over, the reporter’s camera was on Wang Ai’s face. Wang Ai had to say a few words. Wang Aixin said that I was neither the captain nor the player, nor the coach. What did I say? Where do I stand? But there was no way, so I thought about it and said: "This Asian Games, our Football Association is very determined, and resolutely focus on training teams. You see, none of the overage players have come, all of us young people. Teammates have made After a big victory, of course I am very happy, both for the victory of the game and for the growth of my teammates. As for more technical details, I don’t know very well. You ask Chen Tao, did he make two? "
After talking, Wang Ai hid in the locker room and let Chen Tao talk outside. This guy is also a former star of the national youth, but missed this year's World Cup, so the popularity has declined, this time is when he showed his face.
The popularity of the players is useless and useless in sports. After all, coaches at all levels are completely competitive on the field, but it can’t be said that it is not important in China, otherwise the fans will not know you, the coaches and the football association It is necessary to bear the pressure. In case the performance in the game is average, that's all right, shady!
Returning to the Asian Games Village to participate in a simple post-match inventory, and tomorrow to complete a thorough study, Wang Ai went downstairs to find the officials of the Sports Bureau waiting for him to start training how to be a standard bearer. Although the difficulty is not too great, the responsibilities are too great, so neither the leader nor Wang Ai dared to take it lightly, and seriously walked downstairs for more than an hour before ending.
Going upstairs secretly, I didn't dare to go across, fearing that the gang of silly men would be sour.
It is said that the Doha Asian Games is the final training of the Beijing Olympic Games, so this time the flag bearer... Hey, who made you Yao Ming not come back? Hey!
The next day was No. 30, and there was another day before the opening ceremony. Wang Ai had to ask for leave again, this time to attend the AFC awards ceremony. Since it is catching up with the Asian Games, the itinerary is particularly compact. In fact, if it were not for the AFC to give Wang Ai a call in advance, Wang Ai could not have gone.
The date of the award ceremony originally set was yesterday, that is, the night of the first battle between China and Iraq, but after the Asian Games grouping situation came out, it was deliberately delayed for a day in order to bring Wang Ai to the scene.
In short, the AFC is quite face-saving.
When you ask for leave, Lao Gao's face is uncomfortable, even if you don't usually come, it is easy to come and clean! However, the delegation of the Football Association is waiting.
Fortunately, this year’s awards ceremony was held in the UAE. Qatar and the Asian Games are neighboring countries. It takes just over an hour to fly from Doha to Dubai. Now that the two countries are in good relations and have many flights, it’s good for Wang Ai. Not to mention the Olympic Games, the burden is ok.
Of course, Wang Ai not only returned to the senior executives, but also returned to the delegation. Cui Dalin also smiled bitterly when he heard Wang Ai asked for leave. Fortunately, he was close, going in the afternoon and returning at night without delay.
Wang Ai was hiding his eyes. Lao Gao knew about the AFC awards party, but the delegation didn’t know and didn’t notice. After all, there are so many projects, but Wang Ai told the delegation the day before the opening ceremony. He has to go to receive prizes or something, this flag bearer may not be his.
Now, get what you want.
Wang Ai, who was sitting on the plane, couldn't help the thought of the sad eyes of his teammates. The Silver Ball Award has not been sent back to China, and Mr. Asian Football has got it again. This time, he sent the three previously taken to Guobo together. The highest honor in Asia, 99.99% of professional players can’t get it in their lifetime. There are four!
Hey, don't worry, wait for me to get three more, and watch me call you the Dragon!