我国田径文化的缺失与唤醒——从刘翔现象谈起

The missing and awakening of track and field culture in China——Adiscussion starting from the LIU Xiang phenomenon

刘翔在跨栏项目上取得的突破代表了目前中国田径项目最高成就。从雅典夺冠到北京奥运会退赛,再到广州亚运会实现三连冠。表象上,夺冠伴随着赞美和热捧,失败夹杂着质疑和批判。本质上,刘翔现象折射出我国田径文化的缺失。刘翔现象是暂时的,田径文化的精髓是永恒的。唤醒和构建我国田径文化,对于我国田径运动乃至整个中国体育运动的发展具有重要的促进作用。

Breakthroughs made by LIU Xiang in the hurdles event represent the greatest achievements of track and field events in China. From becoming a champion in Athens to quitting the competition in Beijing Olympic Games, then to realizing three successive championships in Guangzhou Asian Games, superficially, LIU Xiang＇s championship wins were accompanied by compliments and admires, while his failures brought doubts and critiques; essentially, the LIU Xiang phenomenon reflected the missing of track and field culture in China. The LIU Xiang phenomenon is temporary, yet the essence of track and field culture is eternal. Awakening and building track and field culture in China will play an important role in boosting the development of track and field, even all sports events in China.