Pan Zhanle appeared at Shanghai Jiao Tong University: “I will often return to school in the future to attend classes and communicate with my classmates.”

On December 11, Pan Zhanle made an appearance at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

On December 11, Pan Zhanle attended Shanghai Jiao Tong University and was awarded the “Sports Ambassador” medal. Soon after, the topic “Pan Zhanle returns to Shanghai Jiao Tong University for the sports meeting” surged to the top of local trending searches.

That day, the closing ceremony of the 50th Sports Meeting of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the cultural and sports activities exhibition for faculty and students were held at the Ho Ying Tung Sports Center. As a student of the class of 2022 at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the swimming champion at the Paris Olympics, Pan Zhanle took the stage wearing red sports pants and a black baseball jacket emblazoned with “SJTU” to receive the “Sports Ambassador” medal.

On stage, Pan Zhanle expressed that this honor is not only a recognition of him personally but also an encouragement for all the sports-loving and actively participating members of the university. “In fact, sports are not just about winning competitions; more importantly, they teach us how to face challenges in adversity and how to persevere in difficulties. Every training session and every competition is a process of self-breakthrough, and this indomitable spirit should be integrated into our studies and lives, becoming a powerful driving force for our continuous progress.”

As a student-athlete, Pan Zhanle stated, “I will coordinate my training and competition schedules, and in the future, I will often return to school to attend classes with my classmates and engage in discussions together. At the same time, I will remember the school motto of ‘Remembering the source of our water, loving our country and honoring our school,’ and strive for excellence in both character and academics. With greater enthusiasm and a more resolute belief, I will embrace every new challenge and strive for greater progress. I will not disappoint the expectations of the school, the teachings of the teachers, or the support of my classmates.”

Shanghai Jiao Tong University expressed in the “award speech” that they hope Pan Zhanle’s exemplary influence will inspire more students to love the university and sports, treating sports as a way of life. By participating in sports, they can strengthen their bodies, cultivate a positive mindset, and better achieve their lives, winning a bright future.