Among the international track and field events, the three most famous events are the Olympic track and field competition, the World Athletics Championships and the Athletics World Cup. The Olympic Games and the Athletics World Cup are both held every four years, while the World Championships are basically held every two years.

But for Chinese athletes, the most important thing is, of course, the Olympic Games, followed by the World Championships, and finally the Athletics World Cup. Mainly because the Athletics World Cup is not played on a national basis. Except for a few host countries, which will participate in the competition on a national basis, the others will basically participate in the form of continental teams. Therefore, our country does not attach too much importance to such competitions.

Among the large-scale track and field events organized by the IAAF every year, there are currently two main categories: outdoor and indoor. Outdoor competitions are of a higher level and more influential. Including the Golden League series, which started last year, there is also the Athletics Grand Prix series, which is a little lower, and finally the IAAF Finals. However, the IAAF Finals have not yet appeared, and it will not be officially established until 2003; The indoor competitions are mainly the International Indoor Athletics Series, which have less influence in the world. After all, there is no audience participation in the indoor competition, and everyone's interest is weaker.

As for the others, there are some cross-country races, race walks, marathons, etc., these are not the scope of Guo Zizhao's interest.

The series of international indoor competitions are basically held in January and February, Guo Zizhao still has to rehearse for the Spring Festival Gala, and it is almost time to prepare for this year's indoor World Championships after the New Year, so this year's series of international indoor competitions is estimated to be unable to catch up.

In fact, the International Indoor Series is really a good place to brush up on the championship. The indoor competitions of other stations, such as Birmingham, Stockholm, Athens and other stations, have good places, good environment and time, so there are more masters who participate. However, the number of participants in the races in Moscow, Ghent and other stations was not very large. The main reason is that the time is too early, but in Moscow in January is about minus 10 degrees, who wants to run in a cold day to race in a cold place. Therefore, the saddest competition in Moscow is actually the best place to brush up on the championship.

The rest of the highlights were mainly selected in the Golden League Series and the Athletics Grand Prix Series.

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The Golden League was first established by the IAAF last year. The IAAF has integrated several separate athletics events in Europe to form a track and field series. Usually starting in June and ending in September, in addition to the top 8 winners, each tournament also has a 50kg gold prize for the entire league. The Golden League has seven tournaments in Europe each year, in Rome (Italy), Oslo (Norway), Paris (France), Berlin (Germany), Zurich (Switzerland), Brussels (Belgium) and Monte Carlo (Monaco). Athletes will only be eligible to share the 50kg Gold Prize if they win 5 of the 7 races.

However, in 2003, the IAAF downsized the competition, cancelled Monte Carlo, reduced the seven events to six, and only the competitors who won all six events and participated in the finals would be able to share the gold.

However, because of the high prize money, this event is currently very attractive to track and field masters. It is estimated that with Guo Zizhao's results last year, it should not be a big problem to ask the organizing committee for an invitation to participate in the competition. But if you want to win the championship, you have to rely on luck.

The series of the Grand Prix of Athletics is one level lower than the Golden League, and the points are much less, but the prize money varies according to the sponsor of each event. The series is divided into 12 races, with a Grand Prix Grand Prix Grand Final at the end of the year. However, since the start of the Golden League last year, the Athletics Grand Prix has basically become a warm-up competition for these track and field masters. Everyone likes to use the Grand Prix to adjust their form and then challenge for the next Golden League title. So, there is still a possibility of missing the Grand Prix at some stations.

However, due to the existence of the World Athletics Championships in late August this year, all this year's events are scheduled to be tighter. In the end, Guo Zizhao pondered for a long time and removed those games that were obviously used as warm-up matches for the Golden League. With Guo Zizhao's current strength, there is basically no chance to compete for the gold medal, so for the rest, Guo Zizhao does not have a lot of room to choose.

The Melbourne station on March 18 is the first stop of this year's Athletics Grand Prix. Because the indoor World Championships in early March has just ended, the number of participants in this stop may not be much, tick; Osaka Station on the 5.5th, which is quite close. And it's held in Asia, and European and American masters may not be willing to come, so let's hook it up; Doha on May 11, forget it. Middle Easterners have a lot of money and high prizes, and there must be a lot of people who participate. Forget about the Brazil stop at the end of May, it's too far; In June, the Netherlands station and Athens station, forget it, this one has more participants. And then it will be the Golden League Rome at the end of June, the competition is more intense, let's hide first, the number of participants in the Eugene station at the end of the month should be quite a lot; The Croatian station at the beginning of July, followed by the Paris station and Oslo station of the Golden League, forget it, we still don't have enough strength. Moreover, this also conflicts with the timing of the World University Games; After the World University Games on July 3-13, it will be followed by Lausanne Station on July 14, which is good. The masters who have just finished the Oslo Golden League will definitely not participate. If you have gained something in the World University Games, you will be more confident to participate in this competition, and you will be able to hook up; Let's let go of the Madrid station and the Monte Carlo station of the Golden League immediately after, and the Sheffield station on July 22 can be considered, check it first; The matches between London and Golden League Zurich in early August also depend on the situation, because we have to prepare for the World Championships that start on August 20; After the World Championships, there will be Rieti and Stockholm in September, as well as Brussels and Berlin in the Golden League.

With this tick, Guo Zizhao has only four international competitions, one in March and one in May, and two in July. 1 Grand Prix and 1 Golden League in early August, as well as two Grand Prix in September, two Golden League and Grand Prix Grand Prix Grand Finals are subject to availability.

Overall, Guo Zizhao's current strength is a little lacking, so he wants to test the water through a few games in the first half of the year. If he can gradually adapt to the pressure of international masters, and then take the opportunity to get some attribute points, in the second half of the year, Guo Zizhao estimates that he will be able to confront these masters head-on. And next year, that's the time to officially exert force.

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Zhang Peng, together with Song Ping and his father Guo Sheng, also carefully looked at the number of competitions selected by Guo Zizhao, and also nodded. It seems that Guo Zizhao still has a clear understanding of himself. Zhang Peng came this time, because he was afraid that Guo Zizhao would be a teenager now, and he would blindly participate in some high-level competitions in order to pursue fame. In this way, not only can you not get the opportunity to exercise, but it is easy to have a huge psychological gap and competition pressure due to continuous losses, so that you will be sluggish. In this state, it is not only prone to major injuries, but also very detrimental to the growth of athletes.

But judging from the competition that Guo Zizhao chose to participate in this year, it is still more in line with the plan in Zhang Peng's heart. In the first half of the year, I mainly participated in a few Grand Prix to get used to it, and in the second half of the year, I tried to hit the Golden League.

"Well, yes, basically the frequency and intensity of the game is okay." Zhang Peng also nodded approvingly, "However, before the World Indoor Championships in early March, why don't you choose one or two international indoor competitions to warm up?" I remember the last time you competed in the indoor competition, it was at the beginning of last year. I haven't participated in an official competition for almost a year, so I still have to get used to it first! Even if the level of domestic competition is too low, the international series is about to start, can you choose one or two to participate? You tell me? ”

"I'd like to participate, too, but I don't have enough time." Guo Zizhao smiled bitterly and said, "You also know that I am going to participate in the rehearsal of the Spring Festival Gala." The final trial will be held at the end of this month, and now it is the 12th, and it will be more than half a month before the final trial. After the final review to the New Year, it is half a month, this time can't be arranged? ”

"Hmm...... I forgot about that. Zhang Peng also said depressedly. However, if you want to participate in a race, it will only take 4 or 5 days to go back and forth. ”

Zhang Peng looked at the schedule unwillingly, and then said, "The first stop of this year's indoor competition in Moscow will start on the 20th, if you hurry up, it is estimated that there will not be much delay." Go on the 18th and come back on the 21st. I remember you were singing and performing, so it won't delay much. You're guaranteed to participate in an international indoor tournament at least once, and if you can, I'd like you to do it again a year ago. ”

Guo Zizhao was also a little hesitant when he heard it, the Moscow Indoor Championships is a good place to brush up on results, should he go or not? If you go, get some attribute points, and you can grasp the big game later this year. If you don't go, you'll have to rehearse honestly. Oh...... It's nerve-wracking, no wonder it's best for athletes not to participate in these entertainment activities too much, it's really a delay. However, this is my first time on the Spring Festival Gala, and if I mess up, it's hard to explain......

At this time, Song Ping also saw Guo Zizhao's hesitation, and then spoke, "Xiao Guo, I think it's better to participate once." For the rehearsal, you will go to the director team of the Spring Festival Gala tomorrow to ask, if it goes well, you can cope with it after a delay of 4 or 5 days. After all, we athletes still have to speak with results, and if the results can't go up, then everything is empty. ”

"Well, baby, I think they're all right. Our athletes still have to focus on the results, and the rehearsal can be put aside first. Didn't the director of the Spring Festival Gala say that you basically have no problem singing, the main thing is to cooperate with other choreographers. You can let them practice first, and then practice together when you come back from the competition. Dad also agreed and stood on the other side.

Well, since everyone said so, Guo Zizhao had no choice but to agree. "Well, then I'll go say hello to the directors tomorrow and take a five-day vacation first. Come back and practice for another week, and it's almost time for the final review. ”

"That's good. Then Lao Song and I also hurried to contact the organizer and put the name on the newspaper first. ”

Moscow Indoors, well, I'm looking forward to it...... Hey......