In the spring afternoon of February 27th, the Chinese women's soccer team finally unloaded the burden of isolation after the "14+7" health monitoring barrier, and started a new journey within the closed loop, destination - Shanghai. Soon, the team will return to their respective clubs and devote themselves to the preparation for the upcoming Women's Football Championship and Women's Super League.
Just after the Lunar New Year, the Chinese women's soccer team defeated the South Korean women's soccer team in the Asian Cup in India with a brilliant shot to win the trophy. This happy news quickly swept through the domestic social circle like lightning, #Women's Soccer Spirit#, #Clanging Roses# and other topics frequently brushed the screen, and the degree of heat is directly comparable to the Winter Olympics that took place at the same time.
The victory in the Asian Cup made the Chinese women's soccer team the center of media and public attention. Whether they were returning home on a chartered plane or checking into their resident hotel in Suzhou, every detail was documented, and the moment they stepped off the plane, they were greeted not only by flowers and banners, but also by the warmth of their fans. There was even a special drone show during the isolation period, honoring the women's soccer girls with brilliant lights and creative lettering.
During 21 days of isolation and training, the Chinese women's soccer team maintained a high level of athleticism. Yesterday afternoon at 1:00, the team took 20 buses to leave Suzhou, departing for Shanghai. The same enthusiasm prevailed again at the farewell ceremony, with slogans such as "Suzhou and China Women's Football Team are linked by heart", "Let's go China Women's Football Team", and "I look forward to seeing you back again" on the banners! The women's soccer team also expressed their gratitude to Suzhou for their support. As a token of appreciation, the women's soccer team also presented Suzhou with a signed wooden soccer ball.
On the occasion of the farewell, the Chinese women's football team also received two special gifts - the Song brocade flag carefully sewn by Suzhou craftsmen and 43 sets of customized Song brocade costumes, worth more than one million RMB. Song brocade, as one of the four famous brocades in China, is known as the "crown of embroidery" and carries a profound cultural heritage.
Head Coach Shui Qingxia summarized this period of isolation and training, "We have stepped into a new chapter after winning the championship, and the team has made the necessary adjustments in Suzhou. This championship is not only the end, but also the beginning of a new start. I hope the team can be more confident, discover their own strengths and keep improving."
This May, China's women's soccer team will gather again after the league tournament to build up momentum for the Asian Games in September as well as other tournaments.
