In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Quan Hongchan won the championship in the women's individual 10-meter platform event, successfully defending her title! In addition, Quan Hongchan also partnered with Chen Yuxi to win the championship in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform event. Coupled with Quan Hongchan's impressive performance at the Tokyo Olympics, domestic media and netizens have high hopes for her younger siblings, expecting another Olympic champion to emerge from the Quan family. In fact, Quan Hongchan's parents had this idea and even took action. However, it is regrettable that although Quan Hongchan performed well in both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, her younger siblings were not suitable for diving training and have chosen to withdraw after trying for a period of time.
According to domestic media reports, Quan Hongchan's younger brother, Quan Jinpeng, and her younger sister, Quan Hongtao, have both given up diving and started to transition! However, although Quan Hongtao has given up diving, she has not left the diving project but has become an assistant coach at Zhanjiang Sports School. After deciding to give up diving, Quan Jinpeng decided to return to the path of learning. In fact, Quan Jinpeng's decision to give up diving and return to school aligns with his mother's wishes. Previously, Quan Hongchan's mother expressed in an interview with reporters: "I don't want my two children to go diving anymore. They are still growing, and continued training has caused them to be covered in injuries. I dare not let him go."
In fact, Quan Hongchan's mother's concerns are not unfounded; Quan Hongchan herself is a living example! Although standing on the highest podium at the Olympics is delightful, Quan Hongchan has accumulated numerous injuries. Observant netizens may have noticed that Quan Hongchan usually has muscle patches all over her body during competitions. Imagine, if her body wasn't really uncomfortable, who would put on muscle patches?
Previously, during the National Day holiday, when Quan Hongchan returned home, her mother approached to hug her, but Quan Hongchan turned away, which led to some netizens criticizing and abusing her. Later, someone clarified the situation on behalf of Quan Hongchan, explaining that she avoided her mother's embrace due to her injuries. Although it is normal for athletes to suffer injuries, which parent does not wish for their child to be healthy? Quan Hongchan's parents are no exception.
It is understood that after giving up diving, Quan Jinpeng has returned to the local school to continue his studies and occasionally acts as an assistant in his brother's live broadcast during his spare time! Although Quan Hongchan has achieved great success in diving, it is not necessarily the best choice for Quan Hongtao and Quan Jinpeng, as everyone's talents are different, even if they are siblings. The road to success has never been limited to one path; as long as one is willing to work hard, any path can lead to success.