珠海赛道的遗憾与执着

News Summary
On 8 November, the men’s individual road‑race of the 15th National Games started and finished at the Zhuhai Museum. The route ran through Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, covering 231.8 km – the longest course ever used at the Games. A total of 104 riders took part: 23 teams plus two independent racers.
During the race the Heilongjiang team took the early initiative, breaking away and chasing several times. Their lead group was torn apart for a while, but the riders re‑joined in the final 20 km before the finish.

News Summary (Qinghai Team)
The Qinghai men’s road‑cycling squad rode with a clear tactical plan, assigning specific duties to cope with side winds and high temperatures. Yuan Zhan‑hui handled the team’s supplies, while the other cyclists rotated to the front to give their leader chances to attack. In the final sprint, Qinghai’s captain Li Zisen suffered a gear‑shifter failure and missed the medals, finishing fifth. After the race he admitted his disappointment but said he gave everything for the team, and that they will review the experience and prepare for the next four‑year cycle.

Thoughts and Take‑aways
A ultra‑long race like this tests not only physical stamina and tactics, but also the spirit of mutual support and patience within a team. Looking beyond who won or lost, the most valuable lesson is the way teammates helped one another and shared the burden of a common goal. Repeated, everyday sacrifices build steady character and a mindset that refuses to give up.

Reflection
Life, like sport, often calls us to persevere through hardship without losing heart. Whether it’s an unexpected problem on the road or a trial in daily life, staying present, caring for those beside us, and calmly reviewing what we’ve learned give us the strength to press on.

Scripture
Galatians 6:9 (NASB) – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

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