In the spring of 2022, China's women's soccer team was once again honored at the Asian Cup, regaining the crown after 16 years. This is not only the splendor of a team, but also the magnificent chapter of a group of tough girls. They sweat on the green field, but also outside the field to show style.
Their strength, passion, unity and resilience have created the unique "Pink Power", which has become a spiritual benchmark to inspire countless people.
Wang Shanshan, a 32-year-old striker/midfielder, shone as MVP of the Asian Cup. She said, "A soccer player has to have desire, and I am eager to win because the most satisfying state is the championship."
Wang Shanshan has been playing soccer since she was 12 years old, and made her debut for the national team at the age of 23. The 12-year-old's small frame contains tremendous energy. 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada, she scored in two consecutive matches to help her team advance to the last eight.
Wang Shanshan was even more in the spotlight at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, whether it was the game-winning goal against China's Taipei or the nine-goal goal scored against Tajikistan, which was inspiring. Getting back to the top was a big surprise for her.
"Just! Is! To! Win!" Wang Shanshan's words revealed a firm belief. This cohesion was always present, and no matter what difficulties they encountered, they would overcome them together.
21-year-old striker Zhang Linyan, known as "Pi Pi", is a small but skilled player who played soccer at the age of 9 and became one of the most exciting rising stars of women's soccer at the age of 12.
Despite suffering a serious knee injury between 2016 and 2019 that was almost career-threatening, Zhang Linyan returned to action in 2021 and was Rookie of the Year at the 2022 Asian Cup.
"That's an exaggeration! In fact, everyone is great, the sisters have lasted for so long, the honor should belong to them even more." Zhang Linyan said modestly.
25-year-old goalkeeper Zhu Yu, known as the "God of Goal", won the title of the best goalkeeper in the Asian Cup for her accurate and precise saves.
"In fact, I was especially quiet after the competition. I just got this one honorary title, but this honor does not belong to me alone, it is what we put together together." Zhu Yu said.
Striker Xiao Yuyi, 26, helped our women's soccer team turn back South Korea to win the Asian Cup with a killer goal.
"That's definitely at the top of the table, the key race
