KAZAN Walt Frazier Knicks Jersey , Russia, July 11 (Xinhua) -- She is called "Chinese mother" by Mexico's "diving queen" Paola Espinosa. She is awarded the "Order of the Aztec Eagle", the highest decoration awarded to foreigners in Mexico.


Her name is Ma Jin, an easygoing Chinese woman and hardworking diving coach.


In 2002, Mexico signed a deal with Beijing to import Chinese coaches. Ma was among them to come to the unfamiliar country which is far away from China in 2003.


"I miss my home, but I love my divers more Trey Burke Knicks Jersey ," Ma, who leads her Mexican team competing at the Kazan Universiade told Xinhua.


At the very beginning of her arrival in Mexico, even the language was a problem, not to mention the cultural difference and the customs. Although experiencing a hard time at the start of her stay in Mexico, Ma has become acclimatized now and can speak fluent Spanish.


"I always believe the motto of survival of the fitness. When you come to a new place, you cannot change the environment Tracy McGrady Knicks Jersey , you have to change yourself," said Ma.


After Ma's arrival, changes were huge in the past 10 years, not only to herself, but also to Mexico's diving.


With the guide of Ma, diving in Mexico enjoys fast-speed development. In the London Olympics Phil Jackson Knicks Jersey , her diving team earned three of Mexico's seven medals.


One of the proud "products" made by Ma is Espinosa. The most popular "diving queen" in Mexico won two Olympic medals in Beijing 2008 and London 2012, and top prize in the women's platform in 2009 World Championships, outclassing Chinese Olympic star Chen Ruolin.


Due to Espinosa's triumph, Ma is considered a hero in Mexico and has been feted by the Mexican president. Even the Mexican journalist can pronounce Ma's name in a decent Chinese accent.


"People in Mexico love football, but diving has become an important sport in the country, now the government has paid more and more attention to the sport and increased the investment Mitchell Robinson Knicks Jersey ," said Ma.


"The overall strength of the diving in Mexico is increasing, and more and more young divers want me to help them."


In order to get the trust from divers, Ma adapted to a softer way in training, not only focusing on technique, but also doing a lot from heart communication.


Ma said that nowadays, her divers would send her a message saying "we love you" every night. "It really touches me a lot Michael Beasley Knicks Jersey ," said Ma. "The feeling is just like when I see them stand on the podium. Both of them can make me happy."


However, being in a foreign country for 10 years, Ma felt more and more homesick.