Recently, according to official news, in recognition of the outstanding achievements of our athletes at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games and the 17th Summer Paralympic Games, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions has decided to award the National May Day Labor Medal to 29 athletes who won gold medals, including Zheng Qinwen, Wang Chuqin, Pan Zhanle, etc. In addition, four sports teams, including the national hardcourt mixed team, the national Paralympic swimming men's and women's mixed 4x50m medley relay 20 points, the national wheelchair fencing men's epee team, and the national swimming team, have been awarded the National Model Worker Pioneer.
Although Zheng Qinwen has won countless awards, the National May Day Labor Medal is different from others, as it comes with tangible rewards! It can be said without exaggeration that even if Zheng Qinwen announces her retirement later, it will provide her with a certain level of security. It is understood that in addition to receiving a National May Day Labor Medal, Zheng Qinwen can also receive a one-time bonus of 10,000 yuan. Moreover, Zheng Qinwen's salary after retirement can be increased, with a potential raise of 5%-15% on top of her existing salary. More importantly, Zheng Qinwen can enjoy the treatment of a provincial model worker, with the privilege of exemption from entrance exams for higher education.
However, although these rewards seem very attractive, they are only average for Zheng Qinwen, as she has already achieved financial freedom! At the end of the 2024 season, Zheng Qinwen successfully made it onto Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid female athletes, with earnings reaching an astonishing 20.6million,equivalenttoabout150millionyuan.ItcanbesaidwithoutexaggerationthatevenifZhengQinwenweretoannounceherretirementnow,shecouldensureacomfortablelifefortherestofherlife.However,comparedtoherachievementsin2024,herannualincomeof20.6 million is not much.
According to statistics, Zheng Qinwen made several breakthroughs in the 2024 season. She achieved three championships and three runner-up finishes, including the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, two tour championships at WTA250 Palermo and WTA500 Tokyo; runner-up at the Australian Open, Wuhan Open, and WTA Finals. In addition, Zheng Qinwen's world ranking reached an unprecedented fifth place, creating a personal record. Zheng Qinwen's success is not only reflected on the court but also in her commercial value, which has soared. As a result, various endorsement brands have come to collaborate with her.
It is understood that brands that have collaborated with Zheng Qinwen include Nike, Wilson, Rolex, vivo, Wang Laoji Tea Girl, Audi, Gatorade, Yili, and Lancôme! These collaborations not only brought Zheng Qinwen substantial economic returns but also enhanced her international influence. However, Zheng Qinwen's primary task at present is to perform well in the upcoming Australian Open. Last season, she reached the final and won the runner-up. This season, what kind of performance Zheng Qinwen will have is something to look forward to.