Yin Zhiqiang

Yin Zhiqiang

Yin Zhiqiang (may 1956 - February 16, 2010), born in Hong Kong and nicknamed "Yin Lao", was a football player and served as a center in his early years. After retiring, he became an actor and appeared in many plays. Yin Zhiqiang's representative works include the law enforcer, the group of two who killed their wives, the thirty-six stratagems of the Supreme God, and Infernal Affairs.

His girlfriend Michelle is also a senior actor in Hong Kong, while singer Liang Hanwen is his nephew. He is also a member of the Hong Kong Star football team.

From 1970s to 1980s, Yin Zhiqiang was a famous football player in Hong Kong and served as a center. He has played in Nanhua, Seiko and other clubs. He is also a key member of the Hong Kong football team“

No.1 center in Asia

”It's the title. He has been selected into the Hong Kong football star team for six times. Later, because of his appearance advantage, he joined the entertainment industry in the mid and late 1970s to develop his acting career. He died of nasopharyngeal carcinoma on February 16, 2010. The Home Affairs Bureau of Hong Kong praised Yin Zhiqiang for his great contribution to the development of football in Hong Kong and expressed regret for his death. China's official news agency, Xinhua, also reported the death of Yin Zhiqiang, a former Hong Kong footballer who was "Asia's number one center".

Growth experience

Growing up in Nanshan estate, Shek Kip Mei, Yin has been involved in football since he was 7 years old. At a young age, he has played for Hong Kong in the Asian Youth Cup. In 1974, he was selected into the Hong Kong youth team. At the age of 18, he was under the control of Luo Zhi, the Nanhua football team of the Hong Kong Football Association, and started his brilliant professional football career. In addition to Nanhua, he has also played in group A clubs such as Seiko and Lixin Huahua. He was also a key member of the Hong Kong football team.

Sports career

Yin Zhiqiang became a prominent figure in the heyday of Hong Kong Football in the 1970s and 1980s with his tall body, strong thrust and excellent top-up skills. He is a typical pillar type center. Since joining Nanhua, he has helped the club to win three consecutive titles in the Hong Kong Group a football league from 1975 to 1978. In 1977, Yin Zhiqiang represented the Hong Kong team in group A of the Asian World Cup qualifiers held in Singapore, and finally forced the host Singapore to enter the decisive circle, making an appearance in the Asian arena. Four years later, in another World Cup qualifier, Yin Zhiqiang made great achievements in heading against North Korea at home. His top effort and hard shot won him the reputation of "Asia's first center" and made him famous overseas. since the award of "best 11 players in Hong Kong Football" was founded in 1977, Yin Zhiqiang was selected for three consecutive years from 1978 to 1980. He was elected as "football star" in the Hong Kong football star election six times and won many awards. In the 1985 World Cup qualifier (known as the "5.19 battle" in the world), Yin Zhiqiang helped Hong Kong team beat China national team, which had more advantages, to get the qualification of the group match. His outstanding performance was talked about with great interest and reached the peak of his football career. It's a pity that Yin Zhiqiang's golden age as a player was just when Hu Guoxiong, the "king of Hong Kong", was in the ascendant, so he never touched the throne of Hong Kong Footballer of the year.

Honor record

The champion of the 7th Hong Kong Group A Football League: 1975-1976, 1976-1977, 1977-1978, 1983-1984, 1985-1986, 1986-1987, 1987-1988; the champion of the 1st Hong Kong Group B Football League: 1984-1985; the champion of the 3rd Hong Kong FA Cup: 1986-1987, 1987-1988; the champion of the 2nd senior group silver medal: 1985-1986, 1987-1988; the champion of the 5th governor's Cup: 1979-1980, 1983-1984, 1986-1987, 1987-1988 From 1988 to 1989, he was selected into the Hong Kong football star team for six times

Outside life

Love life

Many newspapers and magazines have written about Michelle and Yin Zhiqiang's "18 years of love", but it's actually more than that. Michelle admits the two started dating in 1984, a 24-year-old relationship. It was reported that Michelle was often seen visiting Yin Zhiqiang's home in the first city of Shatin to buy vegetables and cook together. "Dating, but it's not open yet. It's just a date. I'm not sure whether it's suitable or not at that time." Over the years, they have been loving each other as before. In the eyes of friends, they have long been husband and wife. In 2008, it was reported that Yin Lao's cancer recurred. Michelle encouraged her boyfriend with her actions and affectionate words, which can be described as affectionate and meaningful. In an interview with the magazine, Michelle praised Yin Lao for his many advantages. "He's the best at pleasing people. For example, when he asks his friends out for a drink, sometimes he drinks too much or plays mahjong for a long time, he will buy sugar water. Sometimes it's not just sugar water, it's bird's nest. My heart is sweet when I see it. " Michelle also loves him and is good to all his friends and family. She also reveals that Yin Lao has proposed many times in the past ten years. "Every time I see a happy occasion, he says: it's better to get married."

Life after retirement

Yin Zhiqiang has been fighting for the Hong Kong team for more than 10 years. After hanging up his boots in 1989, he has developed in the performing arts and business circles. He once acted as the host of sports programs, and made many TV dramas on Asian TV. He often played the role of a policeman. At the same time, he guest starred in "the law enforcer", "Oriental vulture" and other films, so he got to know Michelle. He is good at acting as a direct detective, deep into the hearts of the people. From 2002 to 2003, he performed in the blockbuster Infernal Affairs series, playing a senior police officer promoted to Andy Lau. Yin Zhiqiang was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in 1992. After careful treatment, he improved and moved to business in 1999. He has run bars and bodyguard companies, and raised 10 million yuan to set up "yinlao sports network". He also owns "Chenxi Yingxue" horses with his girlfriend Michelle. He founded the sports brand of wanasports, launched golf apparel and products, and became the chairman of the company in 2001. Unfortunately, due to his weak health, he resigned as chairman in 2005 and concentrated on recuperation. Besides developing his own career, Yin Zhiqiang is also enthusiastic about public welfare. He established a Hong Kong Star football team with his friends in the performing arts circle, and actively promoted charity work for many years. He also volunteered with Michelle to share anti-cancer experience and encourage patients to face adversity. They are also helping children in mainland China and are more interested in building schools in the mainland. In 2003, Yin Zhiqiang was awarded the "top ten stars of love" in recognition of his contribution to society.

Fighting cancer bravely

In 1992, Yin Zhiqiang was found suffering from nasopharyngeal carcinoma. With a positive attitude and the support of his girlfriend Michelle and his family, Yin Lao overcame the disease in a year after receiving half a year's electrotherapy. After he recovered from the disease, he often worked as a volunteer and from time to time used his personal experience to relieve cancer patients. In 2008, Yin Zhiqiang was photographed by the media as extremely thin, and reports of poor health came out from time to time. According to news reports, he suffered from severe sequelae after chemotherapy due to cancer recurrence, such as sudden weight loss, bilateral nerve damage, nosebleed, aphasia and throat insertion. When he went out for a walk in the middle of June, we can see that he is so thin that he has lost half of the shadow of "Asia's first center" in the past, which is heartbreaking. He put on an eye mask in his left eye. It is said that the meridians in his left eye begin to damage. If he does not avoid strong light, the situation will get worse and worse, and even lose his vision. In order to avoid the outside world paying too much attention to her boyfriend's condition, Michelle insists that her boyfriend is in good health. In February 2009, some media reported that his condition suddenly deteriorated and he was transferred to intensive care ward. His binocular vision had completely declined and his condition was in critical condition.

Death of illness

On February 16, 2010, at about 7:30 a.m. Beijing time, Yin Zhiqiang was in a coma at qingrongjing residence in Lok Ma Chau. He was sent to Shatin Prince of Wales Hospital for emergency treatment. At 8:45 a.m., he died of physical decline and was 53 years old. It is reported that Yin Zhiqiang's condition deteriorated before the lunar new year. When he left, he was very peaceful. Before he died, Michelle and her family were with him all the time.

Cremation ceremony

My brother is in charge of the buttons

since Yin Zhiqiang's death, Michelle has always been strong and calm. She started work as usual and never shed a tear when she told him what happened behind him. However, until February 20, 2010, at the crematorium, the moment Michelle saw Yin Zhiqiang's younger brother in charge of the cremation button, her former friendship will turn into a wisp of smoke, that is, she can't help crying, and the whole process will be supported by relatives and friends. At about 4 p.m. yesterday, Michelle, who was still alive, arrived at the crematorium with Yin Zhiqiang's sister-in-law in a hearse. She was wearing black clothes and a white belt tied around her waist. Although she was wearing a mask, she could not hide her grief and showed a very sad look. She hugged and comforted each other one by one with a man and a woman by her side. During this period, Yin Zhiqiang's sister fell down when she got off the bus.

Michelle is supported by others in the whole process

The funeral was conducted in a simple Taoist ceremony. It is known that Yin Zhiqiang's Brown Western-style coffin was selected by Michelle herself, covered with white roses, stars and lilies, and his younger brother was holding the photo. When Michelle and her relatives and friends step into the mourning hall one after another, Michelle does not forget to say "be careful" and "have a heart" to reporters. At 4:20 PM, the ceremony was held behind closed doors. There were about 30 relatives and friends in the venue. The process was simple and grand. Finally, Yin Zhiwei, his younger brother, presided over the button ceremony. Yin Zhiqiang turned into a light smoker to say goodbye to the world of mortals. The whole process lasted about 20 minutes. After seeing off her beloved, Michelle finally collapses and cries into tears. When she left, many relatives and friends came forward to comfort Michelle. She wiped her tears with a paper towel and stepped out with the help of a servant. At this time, a large number of reporters flocked to Michelle's side friends help block the camera. Mi Xue and Yin Zhi

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