The Unyielding Fighter: Chen Nien-Chin Battles Destiny with Unshakable Faith
Early Life and Unwavering Determination
Chen Nien-Chin left her hometown of Matsu alone to pursue intense boxing training in Taiwan. She endured not only the physical strain of grueling workouts but also the emotional weight of homesickness and separation from family and friends. In moments when she considered giving up, it was the unwavering support of her parents that gave her the strength to push forward. Over time, she adapted to the hardships of training and progressed step by step toward her goals.
As the only female boxer on her team during her early days, Chen had to compete with boys, often enduring verbal bullying and skepticism about why a girl would choose to box. Rather than backing down, she resolved to grow stronger and prove herself through performance—her best response to prejudice. Though training with male teammates frequently left her battered and demoralized, her confidence surged the first time she sparred against another female and realized the strength she had gained. It was then that she understood her coach’s intention all along.
Olympic Pursuits and Personal Breakthroughs
Chen has represented Taiwan at the Olympics three times, and with each appearance, she reaffirmed her resilience. She endured countless grueling training sessions, continually pushed her limits, and ultimately found her place in the world of boxing.
At the age of 19, she made history by becoming Taiwan’s first female boxer to compete at the Olympic Games in 2016. Despite this milestone, she never stopped striving for more. In 2024, during her third Olympic appearance, Chen won her first Olympic bronze medal. Her celebratory gestures—raising her hands in a heart shape and kissing the ring—symbolized her deep love for the sport and unwavering commitment to her dream.
Reflecting on her Olympic journey, Chen shared that her first appearance was simply about achieving her dream of reaching the Olympic stage. The second time, she was bolstered by her teammates’ support. By the third, she embraced the competition with a grateful heart, fully savoring the moment.
Facing Life’s Greatest Challenge Without Giving Up
In 2019, just as she reached the peak of her career—ranked world No.1 in the 69kg weight class—Chen was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. At the time, she was only two months away from a critical Olympic qualifying match. The diagnosis came as a devastating blow.
After careful consideration, she decided to continue fighting for her Olympic dream before undergoing treatment. “When your dream surpasses your fear, you’re no longer afraid of anything,” she declared. With her family’s optimism, steadfast support, and her own inner strength, Chen completed several rounds of chemotherapy and was declared cancer-free by the end of 2020. Remarkably, she viewed the pandemic-induced Olympic delay as a blessing, giving her time to recover and prepare for a powerful comeback.
Boxing as a Life Mentor
After a yearlong hiatus, Chen returned to the ring with a newfound appreciation. To her, boxing is more than a physical discipline—it is also a spiritual journey. In the ring, she learned to react quickly to challenges, just as one must in life. There are countless hardships along the way, and no one can rely on others forever. Independence, she learned, is essential. Boxing, she says, became her greatest life mentor.
Inspiring Others to Never Give Up
In a heartfelt interview, Chen encouraged everyone never to give up, no matter how tough life becomes. She believes that every person is unique, with their own mission and purpose, and that no obstacle is too great to overcome. Especially for women striving to break barriers, she urges them to be fearless, to embrace who they are, and to boldly take that first step—without letting others' opinions define them.
A Living Symbol of Perseverance
Chen Nien-Chin’s story exemplifies the spirit of perseverance. From leaving her home and withstanding harsh training and ridicule, to shining on the Olympic stage and overcoming cancer, each challenge has only strengthened her resolve. Her remarkable achievements in boxing are matched by her powerful life philosophy—never give up. Through her journey, she not only inspires others to chase their dreams, but also shows that anyone who fights with passion and purpose can shine brilliantly on their own life stage.
永不退場的鬥士：陳念琴用信念擊破命運的挑戰
陳念琴的早期生涯與堅持
陳念琴隻身從馬祖來到台灣接受嚴格的訓練，不僅要忍受身體上的辛勞，還要承受對家鄉和親友的思念1 。在想放棄的時候，是父母的支持鼓勵她繼續堅持下去，讓她慢慢習慣了這樣的生活，一步一步走到現在1 。在剛開始練習拳擊時，陳念琴作為隊內唯一的女性拳擊手，必須在男生中競爭，甚至有時會受到言語上的霸凌，被質疑女生為什麼要打拳擊1 。然而，她並未因此退縮，反而意識到只有讓自己變得更強，用實力證明自己，才是對惡意最好的反擊1 。即使在和男生一起訓練時常被打得很痛，讓她感到受挫和自卑，但當她第一次與女生對打，感受到自己的力量遠超於對手時，她明白了教練這樣做的用意1 。
奧運征戰與突破自我
陳念琴三度征戰奧運，每一次都在證明自己。她挺過了無數個艱苦的訓練過程，不斷突破自我，並在拳擊的世界中找到了自己的定位2 。2016年，19歲的她成為台灣史上首位登上奧運殿堂的女拳擊手2。即使面對如此成就，她仍持續努力，並在2024年第三度挑戰奧運時，獲得了生涯首面奧運銅牌。她在賽後高舉愛心，並親吻擂台，這些舉動都展現了她對拳擊的熱愛與對夢想的堅持2 。她提到，第一次參賽時只想著要踏上奧運舞台，感覺圓夢了；第二次則是帶著隊友的支持；而第三次則是抱著感恩的心，享受比賽的過程2 。
面對人生重大考驗仍不放棄
在2019年，正值陳念琴位居69公斤量級世界排名第一、身心靈處於巔峰狀態的時候，她發現自己罹患了何杰金氏淋巴癌症二期3 。當時正值東京奧運備賽期間，再過兩個月就要搶奧運資格，這個消息對她來說無疑是晴天霹靂3 。然而，在多方權衡下，她選擇先爭取奧運資格，再回來接受治療，她說：「當夢想已經超越恐懼的時候，其實你什麼都不怕了！」3。憑藉著家族的樂天性格、家人的陪伴以及自己強大的信念，她在經歷多次化療後終於在2020年底痊癒 。她甚至認為這是老天的安排，因為疫情導致奧運延後了一年，讓她有時間好好重整自己再出發3 。
拳擊成為人生導師
在停擺一年的訓練後，陳念琴重返舞台，這次她懷著更加珍惜的心情4 。對她而言，拳擊不僅是體能的挑戰，更是一種心靈的磨練 。在擂台上，她學習到如何在短時間內應對對手給予的挑戰，這就像人生一樣，會遇到很多困難，不可能永遠依靠他人，必須要學會獨立 。因此，她認為拳擊是她的人生導師4 。
鼓勵他人永不放棄
在專訪的最後，陳念琴鼓勵大家，無論遇到多大的困難，都不要輕易放棄5 。她堅信每個生命都是獨一無二的，擁有自己的使命與責任，無論遇到多大的難題，都絕對不可以放棄自己5 。對於同樣努力打破框架的女性，她鼓勵大家勇敢做自己，不要過於在意他人的評價，為自己的選擇負責，勇敢地邁出那一步5 。
總結來說，陳念琴的故事充分展現了「永不放棄」的精神。她從離開家鄉、面對訓練的艱辛和言語的霸凌，到在奧運舞台上屢創佳績，再到勇敢戰勝癌症，每一次的挑戰都更加堅定了她的信念。她不僅在拳擊領域取得了耀眼的成就，更將這種永不放棄的態度融入到人生的各個方面，激勵著自己和周圍的人。她用自己的親身經歷告訴大家要勇敢追尋夢想，每一位努力奮鬥的人都能在自己的人生舞台上閃閃發光。
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