Winners of first gold medal in Hangzhou feel proud to win at hometown, aim high for Paris 2024

The Chinese duo Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xiuping bagged the first gold medal of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou in the women's lightweight double sculls. The pair shared their proud feelings of winning in the hometown and their top goals for the Paris Olympics 2024. During an interview on Sunday afternoon, the duo shared with the Global Times their shiny gold medals, as well as their calloused and scarred hands. They said they didn't feel exhausted or laborious because of it. "People in all walks of life have hard times. Since we chose this path, we must strive to be the best we can be," said Qiu.

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duo 双人

lightweight 轻量级

double sculls 双人双桨

calloused 皮肤硬化，老茧

callous 冷酷无情的

shiny 发光的

scar 伤痕；疤痕

exhausted 精疲力尽的

exhaust 用尽；耗尽

laborious 辛苦的

strive 努力；奋斗