When I saw the Olympic champion's wish list, I realized: even the strongest people have their soft spots

2025-11-23 07:32:12

I was scrolling through my phone during lunch break yesterday when I stumbled upon a video of Olympic synchronized swimming champion Chang Hao. There she was, this incredibly accomplished athlete who's won gold medals and made China proud, talking about her biggest dream - and it wasn't what you'd expect.

When I saw the Olympic champion's wish list, I realized: even the strongest people have their soft spots

She said the place she most wanted to visit in Guangzhou was... an amusement park. Can you believe it? All those years of rigorous training, early mornings in the pool, and her heart still holds space for roller coasters and cotton candy.

Watching her talk about wanting to feel like a carefree little girl again, I suddenly remembered my own childhood - those sticky summer days when the biggest decision was whether to ride the merry-go-round or the bumper cars first. The way her eyes lit up when she described her amusement park fantasy, it was like seeing my own daughter when I promise her we'll go to Disneyland.

But here's the thing that really got me - when they asked about her future plans, she didn't talk about more gold medals or international fame. She said she wanted 'a good job.' So real, so... normal. It reminded me of my cousin who just graduated and keeps sending out resumes, hoping someone will give her a chance.

I tried to share this video with my aunt who lives in Toronto, but she couldn't watch it. 'Regional restrictions,' she texted me. It's funny how technology connects us across oceans, yet these little digital walls still separate us from the content that feels like home.

You know that feeling when you're abroad and suddenly crave that one specific Chinese drama or variety show? Or when you miss the latest hit song that everyone back home is humming? It's like there's this cultural thread tying you to China, but someone keeps snipping it.

Chang Hao's simple wish to visit an amusement park made me think about all the overseas Chinese who just want to watch their favorite shows, listen to familiar music, or follow athletes like her without dealing with buffering screens and error messages. It's not just about entertainment - it's about staying connected to the rhythm of home.

So here's to Chang Hao and her beautiful, ordinary dreams. And to all of you reading this from different time zones - I see you, trying to bridge that distance between where you are and where your heart remembers. What's the one Chinese show or song you wish you could access easily from abroad? Drop it in the comments - maybe we can help each other find ways to bring a little piece of home closer.

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