“I’ve forgotten most of what he said (during the proposal), but it’s largely what you can expect like promises”.
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She covers her face with the hand that is not holding her Olympic medal case, her silver medal glinting.
Qin won a bronze medal in the men’s 3m synchronized springboard last week. “I didn’t know that he would propose today, and I didn’t expect that I would decide to marry so early”, an overwhelmed Zin said while wiping tears from her eyes.
While everyone is most likely happy for the newly-engaged couple, some netizens questioned whether it was appropriate for Qin to interrupt He’s moment, citing that the proposal downplays the celebration of He’s athlete accomplishment. “I think it’s a really good moment to ask her to marry him, so I’m really happy for He Zi and Qin Kai”. She was totally in shock as he asked her to be his wife, taking a second to process before nodding her head and tearing up, saying “yes!” It is her third career Olympic medal – she won a gold and a silver at the 2012 London Games.
Off to the side, gold medallist Shi Tingmao from China and bronze victor Tania Cagnotto from Italy looked at each other in surprise. “As soon as I knew she was in the squad I thought I have to make this special”, Enya shared with the BBC.
That’s right, a silver medal wasn’t the only piece of bling Zi received. It’s the moment people dream about for years, finding the person they want to spend the rest of their life with.
“You’re standing on the stairs and you can’t see your feet, one and half meters down”, she said.
Qin and Zi’s is the second engagement to take place at a Rio Games venue, following that of Brazilian rugby player Isadora Cerullo and girlfriend Marjorie Enya last Monday.
“While my first few dives were okay, my heart felt quite unsteady during the others”, she told reporters.
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And I just want to take a step back and say kudos to her now fiancé, Kai.
