Olympic Silver Medalist Returns Home to Assist Family Business

Recent Silver medalist, Zhou Yaqin, has opted for a less glamorous post-victory celebration. Instead of basking in the limelight, she has returned to her hometown to assist her parents at their restaurant.

The gymnast, who brought immense pride to China at the Paris Olympics, demonstrated a remarkable sense of humility by lending a hand at the family-owned eatery on Furong Road in Nanyue District. A video capturing Yaqin’s involvement in daily operations has since gone viral, showcasing her down-to-earth nature and dedication to family.

Remember that cute Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin?
After winning the Olympic silver medal, she has returned to her parents' home for a vacation.
Of course, you can't call it a vacation.
Because she needs to help work in the restaurant run by her parents.👍pic.twitter.com/MNy7rHLvh2 pic.twitter.com/r15StYuJTO

— ShanghaiPanda (@thinking_panda) August 13, 2024

This unexpected career pivot has endeared her further to the public, proving that champions can also be ordinary people with extraordinary values.