Shanghai Port star footballer Wu Lei attended the third Parent-Child Sports Day at Jiabao·Jiabei Kindergarten as a special guest, according to reports from Shangguan News. During the opening ceremony, the three-time father encouraged young athletes and their families, sharing the spirit of sports and the power of role modeling.
“Every run, jump, and attempt you make is building your strength for the future,” Wu Lei told the children. “Those who bravely move forward on the sports ground today will shine brightly in the eyes of many tomorrow. The true meaning of sports goes beyond physical improvement or winning or losing—it’s a precious opportunity to build perseverance, learn teamwork, and develop responsibility.”
Wu Lei’s football dream and career were deeply influenced by his own father. Now as a father of three, he actively makes time to accompany his children amid his training and matches. He believes that parents’ participation and investment are the warmest and most powerful support for their children’s growth.
The organizer explained that they invited Wu Lei for two reasons: first, his experience as a professional athlete who persistently trains and confronts challenges offers valuable character education; second, as a father of three, he actively participates in his children’s sports activities, aligning with the school’s advocacy for parental involvement. The school also appealed to all parents to support home-school cooperation, helping children develop healthy bodies and positive mindsets from an early age, and to become lifelong exercisers.