Recently, the much-anticipated 2024 Hunan Province College and High School Students Aerobics, Cheerleading, and Sports Dance Competition concluded at Hunan Information College. The Aerobics and Cheerleading Team of Xiangtan Institute of Technology performed exceptionally well, clinching first place in the College Group A Mixed Small Group Collaborative Skills, first place in the College Group A Group Skills, and third place in the College Group A Group Jazz category. This outstanding achievement fully showcased the superb skills and team spirit of the students from Xiangtan Institute of Technology.

Hosted by the Hunan Provincial Department of Education and co-organized by the Hunan Student Sports Association, the competition attracted 102 teams from 73 universities and 29 high schools across the province, totaling 2,615 athletes. As one of the participating teams, the Xiangtan Institute of Technology's Aerobics and Cheerleading Team stood out among many strong competitors, achieving excellent results through their superb skills and outstanding performances.

During the preparation period, leading teachers He Xiaomin and Zhang Yuwei were the "soul figures" of the team. They not only formulated scientific and reasonable training plans but also strived for perfection in every detail, pouring immense effort into everything from choreography to music selection. As a veteran team member, skills group captain Luo Xuanzhao unreservedly shared his techniques and experience with new members, actively leading and organizing the training of the skills group.

Throughout more than a month of preparation, the team members did not slack off in the slightest. From dawn to dusk each day, their sweat-drenched figures could always be seen in the training room. Whether it was basic physical training or the honing of high-difficulty skills, everyone gave their all, striving to make every move perfect.

"At the very beginning, we couldn't even stand steadily, let alone perform those high-difficulty moves," one team member recalled with a laugh. However, under the patient guidance of their instructors, everyone gradually found their footing. From initial wobbling to later standing as steady as a mountain, every step embodied the collective effort of both teachers and students.

In the training room, encouraging words from the teachers and firm responses from the team members could be heard every day. Every time someone fell, teammates were there to lend a hand; every success was met with everyone's cheers. Sweat and laughter intertwined, becoming the most beautiful memories of this time. "Although we were very tired every day, seeing everyone working hard gave me motivation," one team member said emotionally. "With the teachers by our side, we always felt a sense of security!"

"In this competition, regardless of the outcome, we have already done our best," Teacher He Xiaomin said affectionately, looking at her students. "More importantly, we have gained growth and friendship in the process!"

Looking to the future, the Aerobics and Cheerleading Team of Xiangtan Institute of Technology is full of confidence and anticipation. They stated that they will take this award as an opportunity to continue strengthening their training and optimizing team coordination. They aim to achieve even greater success in future competitions, adding more glory to Xiangtan Institute of Technology. Meanwhile, through continuous efforts and exploration, they hope to achieve new technological breakthroughs and pass on their love and dedication for aerobics and cheerleading to more people.