Piao Wenyao fell in love with the game of go (围棋)and started to learn it at the age of 5. At that time, he knew he would be a go player for life. Now, after so many years, he has become the youngest go world winner.
On February 23, Piao won the 15th LG World Cup Final in Seoul and 1. 46 million yuan. It is Piao's first international prize. He is only 22 years old.
Ten years ago, Piao came to Beijing to learn go. A terrible accident happened not long after. Piao's father was killed in an underpass (地下通道). It was a big blow (打击) to the family. But Piao's mother knew Piao's father wanted Piao to succeed. So Piao's mother began to work harder for his education.
Luckily, Piao began to shine in 2005. People thought he was a very talented player. Then he got more and more attention around the world. In 2008, Piao entered the final of an important international match. He started very well, but Piao ended up losing the match. Piao was very sad.
But even during these dark times, Piao never thought of giving up. What gives him such strong determination (决心)?
"The game of go is so special that it makes me give my whole heart. Try best and finally win – it is the best thing in the world," he said.
