Source:REUTERS/VCG
[Saba Sports News] China recently welcomed the National Games, and Chinese badminton men’s doubles player Liang Weikeng was fortunate to be selected as a torchbearer for the opening ceremony. This was his first time as a torchbearer, an experience he found unforgettable. He revealed that the torch weighed five kilograms, far exceeding his expectations. After the first rehearsal, he returned to his room and repeatedly practiced the torch-holding posture and steps, striving to present his best state. After completing the torch relay, Liang immediately returned to Shenzhen that same night to prepare for the National Games events the following day. Liang Weikeng is a native of Guangzhou, and with the National Games also kicking off in Guangzhou, his role holds significant meaning for the promotion of local sports culture in Guangdong. As a top domestic comprehensive sports event, the selection of torchbearers for the National Games often balances representativeness and diversity. Liang Weikeng’s inclusion injected a youthful vibe into the torch relay. His fan base primarily consists of young audiences, and topics related to his role as a torchbearer can attract more young people to follow the National Games, breaking the dilemma of limited popularity of some comprehensive sports events among younger demographics.