What? Pan Xiaoting is switching to decathlon? Isn’t she a pool player? Did she switch to track and field? Can such a sweet and gentle girl throw the shot put, discus, or even do pole vaulting?!
Cough cough, of course, “Nine-ball Queen” Pan Xiaoting isn’t changing careers. Recently, an enthusiastic “bingtang” (fan) from Pan Xiaoting’s Baidu forum posted that this beauty, besides excelling in her main sport, has successfully taken on a wide variety of cultural, sports, and entertainment challenges—with impressive results—that add up to a “decathlon.” Just like in nine-ball, where Xiaoting skillfully controls the cue ball along with the nine object balls, today let’s take a look at these ten “balls.”
Cue Ball: Nine-ball Queen
The first Chinese pool player to win a world championship, with 10 world titles, the first-ever Asian Games 9-ball gold medal, a grand slam… Beauty and talent combined, having it all—how can God be so unfair?!
Ball One: Racing Rookie
In April this year, Pan Xiaoting teamed up with Jimmy Lin to challenge Sebastian Vettel, beating the four-time F1 champion by 2 seconds. Vettel, just be glad Pan Xiaoting isn’t in F1 racing, okay?
Ball Two: Equestrian Expert
Wishing everyone “immediate wealth,” “immediate romance,” and “immediate housing” in the Year of the Horse. What I want to say is: may you have “Pan Xiaoting” immediately too. Aside from racing, horseback riding is also part of Xiaoting’s work. Watching her seriously practice equestrian skills—now that’s what you call a real “treasure horse”!
Ball Three: Literary Writer
In 2011, she published her autobiography I Am Not a Queen, and in June this year, she released a new book Stopped in the Best of Times. Ting, you really are in your best times… you’re just missing a partner, hehe. Go for it, guys.
Ball Four: Best Outdoor Look
Xiaoting recently announced that she will take on her first Tibetan expedition, joining the second Outdoor Festival by CAMEL to explore the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon. She is also collecting wishes from her many “bingtang” (fans’ nickname for Pan Xiaoting) to bring to the beautiful Lake Namtso for a prayer walk around the lake. Such a kind and thoughtful goddess—how could her fans not adore her…
Huh? You say the ball Pan Xiaoting is holding is actually the 9-ball? Well, it’s blocked by the CAMEL logo…
Ball Five: Innocent “Female Anchor”
In September last year at the Shanghai Snooker Masters, Pan Xiaoting was a guest on CCTV. No matter how the host teased her, Xiaoting responded with humor. The presence she brought to the seat and conversation truly outshone other female anchors by miles…
Ball Six: Golden Cameo
She made a cameo in the movie Kung Fu Cyborg, competing with Fan Bingbing in charm and holding her own. She also starred in the pool-themed movie Fall in Love with 9-Ball. Xiaoting, how about considering a leading role? I’ll happily be your extra.
Ball Seven: Voice of Sports
Xiaoting sang a charity song Love the Earth with other Voice of China contestants and also released her first solo single Winter to thank her parents. Go join The Voice already—Kris Wu has already given you his 32 likes, and Na Ying’s family is waiting for you too.
Ball Eight: Artistic Talent
She put down her paintbrush to focus on pool. Actually, Xiaoting has loved painting since she was three years old, especially painting women in ancient costumes. Though she didn’t get into art school, you could say she lost something in one area but gained in another, right?
Ball Nine: Business Elite
Pan Xiaoting’s business acumen is also top-notch. Her “Pan Xiaoting Pool Club” has grown into a chain group with over 13 locations, each exceeding 1,000 square meters. Boss lady, are you hiring any bosses here?
After seeing the “decathlon” that the bingtang have compiled for Pan Xiaoting, the only word that comes to my mind is: goddess. On the 27th, the goddess is going to explore the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon and pray for her fans. The editor and all the fans wish her a pleasant journey, safe and smooth travels.