From sprains to gains, sports enthusiasts take injuries calmly

Pain and recovery mark new chapter, not the end, for adrenaline seekers

Editor's note: As fitness and sports continue to surge in popularity across China, a growing number of enthusiasts are also encountering the inevitable challenges of injuries. These articles delve into the intersection of passion, perseverance and the physical demands inherent in athletic pursuits.

In recent years, the internet catchphrase "At the end of the gym lies the orthopedics department" has gained traction among young people. As a fitness novice in my thirties, I can relate to this saying.

In March last year, while speeding down a ski slope in Chongli district, Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, I took a sudden fall, resulting in an ambulance ride to the nearby Peking University Third Hospital Chongli Branch.