In the early morning of February 6, Li Jiayue, an outstanding player of the Chinese women's soccer team, disclosed a frightening experience on her social media. She was on her way to Turkey when she was hit by a sudden strong aftershock and a fierce snowstorm.
Li Jiayue wrote painfully on the social media platform, "The journey of escape was followed by aftershocks and raging winds and snow, and I nearly collapsed." She then shared a video in which the harsh weather and raging wind and snow were clearly visible. Faced with an impending magnitude 8 aftershock, she and her teammates were evacuated from the Adana Hotel and embarked on a difficult journey to Ankara. However, Ankara was not spared, as a 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook the city again. Li Jiayue said anxiously on social media, "The highway has been blocked by heavy snow and the future is uncertain, but I hope everyone is well."
Li Jiayue, a veteran international player for the Chinese women's soccer team, has won numerous honors, including the National Games, Women's Super League and Women's FA Cup, and led her team to the Korean K-League Championship in 2014.In 2022, she won a brilliant Asian Cup with her national team.In January 2023, Li Jiayue officially joined Galatasaray Women's Soccer in Turkey.
The powerful earthquake became a personal witness for Lee Ka Yue. She described the earthquake as so violent that she felt her house was about to collapse. After waking up from her sleep, she quickly contacted her teammates and escaped to the first floor. After confirming that she was safe, Lee also informed the public via social media that she was safe.
However, the continuing bad weather and aftershocks have made things more difficult for Li Jiayue. She was traveling with a large group to Ankara, the capital of Turkey, when a strong 6.3 magnitude aftershock in Ankara made her feel unwell. Upon learning of Li Jiayue's situation, netizens left messages urging her to contact the Chinese Embassy as soon as possible and reminding her to stay safe, keep her status updated and prepare the necessary protective gear.
Currently, Li Jiayue joins the rest of the Galatasaray women's soccer team in Turkey, which has a great reputation in European soccer and brings together excellent players from different countries. In addition to Li Jiayue, Chinese soccer also has player Wu Shaochong playing in Turkey, who has also reported safely. Similarly, Ren Kaiyi, who plays in Turkey's first division women's volleyball league, has also reported safe.
