Former Nursing Student Chen Shan-Yu Wins First National University Games Silver Medal After 4 Years of Boxing Training
Former nursing student Chen Shan-Yu, known as 'Little Nurse' by her teammates, won her first silver medal at the National University Games in the women's 60kg boxing category after four years of dedicated training. She aims to qualify for the national team in the future.
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(CNA Reporter Li Jian-Zhong, Taoyuan, 5th) The 115th National University Games boxing finals were held today at Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology. Chen Shan-Yu, a student at Open University affectionately called 'Little Nurse' by her teammates, although losing to her opponent and taking silver in the women's 60kg category, it marked her first National University Games medal after four years of arduous training.
Speaking softly and describing herself as an 'I-type' (introvert), Chen Shan-Yu studied nursing at Hsin Sheng Junior College of Medical Care and Management. Originally, after graduation, she planned to pursue a two-year college degree to enter the medical system, but later felt that hospital life was not suitable for her, and she began to hesitate.
It was at this time that Chen Shan-Yu watched a Korean drama about fighting called 'My Name,' which awakened her fighting spirit. One day, while walking her dog, she saw a boxing gym near her home and, in a confused yet fated way, embarked on her boxing journey. Because she had studied nursing, her teammates at the gym all called her 'Little Nurse.'
Chen Shan-Yu told CNA reporters, 'Initially, when I first entered the gym, I practiced Muay Thai and Sanda. Later, I felt that boxing seemed to have more development potential and received more attention, plus my coach also thought I had some talent, so I switched to boxing.'
After graduating from the five-year junior college program, Chen Shan-Yu enrolled at Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology last year, and then transferred to Open University this year, to fulfill her dream of competing in the National University Games. Last year, she suffered a first-round defeat, but this year she directly secured a silver medal. She even fought evenly with an opponent from National Taiwan Sport University, who came from a professional background, only narrowly losing by a score of 2-3.
In private, Chen Shan-Yu speaks very softly, is shy and introverted, completely different from her fierce demeanor in the ring. 'Actually, I get super nervous. Like today, to prepare for the match, I arrived at the venue 40 minutes early and just kept getting nervous on the sidelines, my hands and feet would tremble.'
Now 22 years old, Chen Shan-Yu works as a dental assistant during the day, trains at the boxing gym in the afternoon, and teaches classes in the evening to supplement her living expenses. 'Practicing boxing has slowly led to progress and given me a lot of confidence. Today's final match was still a bit regrettable, but I hope to win a gold medal next year.'
When asked about her current idols in Taiwanese women's boxing, Chen Shan-Yu happily said, 'I admire Lin Yu-Ting's queen-like aura, she steps into the ring looking like she can't lose; I also like Wu Shih-Yi's fighting style, technique, and explosiveness in the ring. They are both athletes I really admire.'
Although she hasn't been training for long and isn't from a professional background, Chen Shan-Yu has an even bigger dream: to qualify for the national team. Chen Shan-Yu firmly stated, 'I plan to switch to the 54kg category at the end of this year's President's Cup, and my ultimate goal is to strive for national team qualification in the 51kg category.' (Edited by Li Heng-Shan) 1150505
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(CNA Reporter Li Jian-Zhong, Taoyuan, 5th) The 115th National University Games boxing finals were held today at Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology. Chen Shan-Yu, a student at Open University affectionately called 'Little Nurse' by her teammates, although losing to her opponent and taking silver in the women's 60kg category, it marked her first National University Games medal after four years of arduous training.
Speaking softly and describing herself as an 'I-type' (introvert), Chen Shan-Yu studied nursing at Hsin Sheng Junior College of Medical Care and Management. Originally, after graduation, she planned to pursue a two-year college degree to enter the medical system, but later felt that hospital life was not suitable for her, and she began to hesitate.
It was at this time that Chen Shan-Yu watched a Korean drama about fighting called 'My Name,' which awakened her fighting spirit. One day, while walking her dog, she saw a boxing gym near her home and, in a confused yet fated way, embarked on her boxing journey. Because she had studied nursing, her teammates at the gym all called her 'Little Nurse.'
Chen Shan-Yu told CNA reporters, 'Initially, when I first entered the gym, I practiced Muay Thai and Sanda. Later, I felt that boxing seemed to have more development potential and received more attention, plus my coach also thought I had some talent, so I switched to boxing.'
After graduating from the five-year junior college program, Chen Shan-Yu enrolled at Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology last year, and then transferred to Open University this year, to fulfill her dream of competing in the National University Games. Last year, she suffered a first-round defeat, but this year she directly secured a silver medal. She even fought evenly with an opponent from National Taiwan Sport University, who came from a professional background, only narrowly losing by a score of 2-3.
In private, Chen Shan-Yu speaks very softly, is shy and introverted, completely different from her fierce demeanor in the ring. 'Actually, I get super nervous. Like today, to prepare for the match, I arrived at the venue 40 minutes early and just kept getting nervous on the sidelines, my hands and feet would tremble.'
Now 22 years old, Chen Shan-Yu works as a dental assistant during the day, trains at the boxing gym in the afternoon, and teaches classes in the evening to supplement her living expenses. 'Practicing boxing has slowly led to progress and given me a lot of confidence. Today's final match was still a bit regrettable, but I hope to win a gold medal next year.'
When asked about her current idols in Taiwanese women's boxing, Chen Shan-Yu happily said, 'I admire Lin Yu-Ting's queen-like aura, she steps into the ring looking like she can't lose; I also like Wu Shih-Yi's fighting style, technique, and explosiveness in the ring. They are both athletes I really admire.'
Although she hasn't been training for long and isn't from a professional background, Chen Shan-Yu has an even bigger dream: to qualify for the national team. Chen Shan-Yu firmly stated, 'I plan to switch to the 54kg category at the end of this year's President's Cup, and my ultimate goal is to strive for national team qualification in the 51kg category.' (Edited by Li Heng-Shan) 1150505
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