This year's spring in Paris is not only romantic with the fragrance of flowers, but also from the East. Everyone knows that national table tennis has always been a big gold medalist in the Olympic Games, but as soon as the list of participants for the Paris Olympics was announced, how to say it, the Internet exploded.
The most incomprehensible thing is that Lin Shidong and Chen Xingtong, two powerful players, were not selected into the group's P card list. These two are not only highly skilled, but they have also been very consistent in their performance on the international stage, especially Chen Xingtong, whose wonderful smash against the Japanese team is simply a textbook-level operation, which makes people enjoy watching it.
Let's talk about Lin Shidong first, this young man's performance on the court can be described as a "fighter", the last time in the Asian Championships, his few life-and-death battles simply suppressed the opponent to suffocation, and even the audience was so nervous that their palms were sweating. And Chen Xingtong, her spinning ball, I watched it ten times and slowed it down ten times but didn't understand what was going on, and the opponent was even more confused, and there was a lot of noise on the field for a while.
So, the question is, why did such a good player lose the election? Is there a secret about the selection criteria that we don't know? Or does the coaching staff have a deeper strategic layout? Now it's okay, the discussion of table tennis fans, and the applause on the competition field is even more enthusiastic.
Social media, from professional forums to Weibo, is full of discussion and speculation about this decision. Some people say that it is because Lin Shidong's recent state has fluctuated, and some people speculate whether Chen Xingtong was slightly injured. Of course, there is no official confirmation of these, and it can only be said that the enthusiasm of the fans is "helping" to fill in the blanks.
However, in addition to the controversy, many people have also begun to think about the deep meaning behind this. Maybe the coaching staff is playing a long-term battle, after all, the Olympic Games are not only about skills, but also about psychology and team understanding. Sometimes, leaving the opponent with an unknown is also a tactic.
In addition, this selection also rings a wake-up call for us to see if the selection mechanism needs to be more transparent and fair. It's not just about the careers of the two athletes, it's about the image of the national team and the emotions of the fans. The public has a high level of attention and expectation for this, after all, it is about the heart of every Chinese who loves table tennis.
At present, although everyone's mood is a little high, the overall strength of national table tennis is still beyond doubt. At the Paris Olympics, we still have reason to expect them to win glory for the country again. As for Lin Shidong and Chen Xingtong, I believe that their strength will not be dusted because of this defeat, God rewards hard work, and opportunities will always be left to those who are prepared.
Finally, perhaps we need more information and time to judge this selection controversy. But one thing is certain, and that is that no matter what, competitive sports are always full of variables and challenges, and every unexpected choice may hide the secret of the next success. As spectators, we not only enjoy the wonderful competition, but also care about the growth and progress of the athletes, and look forward to every Olympic event together.