China's golden skating duo, Shenxue and Zhao Hongbo, were
married in Beijing on Monday, May 28, the Beijing Star
Daily reported on Tuesday.
This photo was taken on May 12 and
shows Shen Xue (L) and Zhao Hongbo receiving an award at the annual
China Top 10 Benefiting Laureus Sport for Good
Awards.
After 15 years together on the ice, the couple decided to make
their romantic relationship public on March 21, at the World Figure
Skating Championship in Tokyo. They coupled the announcement with
their third gold medal win in six years at the championships.
At the end of their performance, Zhao Hongbo kneeled before Shen
Xue to propose to her. However, Shen Xue misunderstood the gesture
and kneeled down beside Zhao in solidarity. Though the proposal did
not go as Zhao had planned, the couple still decided to make their
relationship public.
Shen Xue on Monday told reporters that they have already
registered their marriage, but will hold a wedding ceremony in
2008.
(CRI.cn May 30, 2007)
