With the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 drawing nearer, people from all walks of life, especially the youth, are looking forward to the international sporting gala. In this series, we will invite some young athletes, foreigners, volunteers, and ordinary people to share their thoughts about the Games.

Shi Zhiyong, world champion weightlifter

I will spare no effort to compete at the Asian Games. I hope that all athletes can demonstrate good sportsmanship and raise people's interest in sports activities.

China's weightlifter Shi Zhiyong breaks the world record and wins gold in the men's 73kg category at the Tokyo Olympics on July 28, 2021 (Photo/IC)

Chen Yufei, world badminton champion

It is a rare opportunity for athletes like me to take part in an Asian Games that is held in my hometown. I hope I can perform well at the Games and win a gold medal!

China's Chen Yufei hits a return during the women's singles final of badminton against Tai Tzu-Ying of Chinese Taipei at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, Aug 1, 2021 (Photo/IC)

Yang Yu, world champion freestyle swimmer

As a Hangzhou resident, I'm looking forward to seeing this international sporting gala in my hometown. I hope all the athletes will do their best at the Hangzhou Asian Games and win glory for their motherland.

Yang Yu, a world champion swimmer (Photo/Zhejiang News)

Wu Peng, butterfly stroke world champion

I'm very willing to contribute to the Hangzhou Asian Games. The people of Hangzhou are very hospitable. I hope you can come to Hangzhou to see the Asian Games and the city's beautiful scenery.

Wu Peng, a butterfly stroke world champion (Photo/Zhejiang News)

Editor: Huang Yan