The Olympic spirit: a guiding light in everyday life

By Wang Jing and Li Ziyi | chinadaily.com.cn
Updated: 12:08 PM (GMT+8) Dec 11, 2025

From the "snow lotus spirit" of the Chinese women's field hockey team to sailors battling the forces of nature, athletes share how the respect, perseverance, and drive they experience in competition can help them overcome life's challenges and guide their personal journeys. The Olympic spirit shines brightly during moments of victory, but it also lights the way for everyone striving to go "higher, faster, stronger" in their daily lives.

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