Recently, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions officially announced that it has awarded Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen the National May Day Labor Medal. The news quickly sparked heated discussions and attention from fans and media.
The "National May Day Labor Medal" is an honorary medal awarded by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions to athletes who have made outstanding contributions in socialist construction. Athletes awarded the National May Day Labor Medal receive medals, certificates, and bonuses from the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. This time, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions officially announced a total of 32 athletes on the list, including Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, which also proves that Zheng Qinwen's performance has been recognized.
Over the past year, Zheng Qinwen's performance has indeed been commendable. At the beginning of the year at the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen entered the Grand Slam final for the first time in her career. She is also the second Chinese athlete to enter the Grand Slam final after Grand Slam champion Li Na. Although she eventually finished as runner-up with regret, this is also Zheng Qinwen's best result in Grand Slam events in her career.
Later at the Paris Olympics, Zheng Qinwen competed for the first time. Zheng Qinwen overcame all obstacles and eventually won the championship. This is also the best result for Chinese athletes in the event at the Olympics, and the first time an Asian athlete has won the championship in the event. Zheng Qinwen has created history. The previous best result for Chinese women's tennis was Li Na reaching the semi-finals at the Beijing Olympics. Zheng Qinwen surpassed her idol Li Na.
At the year-end finals, Zheng Qinwen entered as world number seven. Despite not being favored, Zheng Qinwen reached the final. And eventually won the runner-up. The runner-up result also tied Li Na's achievement in 2013. But this is Zheng Qinwen's first participation. At the end of the year, Zheng Qinwen's final world ranking reached fifth, also setting a new personal high.
This time winning the National May Day Labor Medal is recognition of Zheng Qinwen's performance. Being able to win this award means that Zheng Qinwen will be secure after retiring! Because winning this award comes with five major benefits: First, there is a reward of 10,000 yuan. Second, there is a medal. Third, the pension increases by 5% to 15% based on the original amount. Fourth, enjoy the treatment of provincial model workers, with a fixed monthly allowance. Fifth, obtain the qualification for exemption from examination. You can enter a university without taking an entrance exam. Especially the latter three benefits are basically designed to ensure that athletes have no worries after retirement. Congratulations to Zheng Qinwen!
Zheng Qinwen is about to embark on the new season's journey. After a successful Olympics, Zheng Qinwen's current goal is to win the Grand Slam championship. With no worries, it is believed that Zheng Qinwen will go all out in the competition! In the new season, we look forward to Zheng Qinwen galloping ahead, creating one glory after another for herself and for Chinese women's tennis! Go for it!