One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

On Tuesday afternoon, September 27, 2022, the awarding ceremony of the inaugural “深大青年先锋奖章” (“Shēnzhèn University Young Pioneer Award”) was solemnly held in the Alumni Plaza of 深圳大学 (Shēnzhèn University), coinciding with the 39th anniversary of the founding of the insitute. Four-time Women’s World Chess Champion 侯逸凡 (Hóu Yìfán) (pictured above third from left), a full Professor at the School of Physical Education, Normal College (Faculty of Education), by virtue of her serving as a role model for young generations, won the nomination award out of 20 nominees. “The chessboard has boundaries, but education, knowledge, imagination and creativity can be infinite”, 侯逸凡 (Hóu Yìfán) said. “As with so many things in life, even in chess there is no simple one-size-fits-all answer”. She hopes to be able to unveil her true self with the same courage and daring as Bobby Fischer, her imperishable chess idol. “As a teacher I am still a newcomer and need to continue to learn and grow”. Photo: 深圳大学 (Shēnzhèn University)/Propaganda Department of the Youth League Committee.