In the latest world ranking of the International Table Tennis Federation, the little fat Fan Zhendong continues to rank first in the men's singles world. However, his points dropped from 6900 points last week to 5500 points. Because his 1400 points at the Tokyo Olympics were deducted.
This matter caused a lot of controversy. Because the points won by other players at the Tokyo Olympics were not deducted. For example, Malone ranked second with 3,700 points, including the 2,000 points he won the men's table tennis gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
According to the latest world ranking rules set by the ITTF, the world ranking of players will consist of the sum of the eight highest points earned in the past 12 months. The men's singles final for the Tokyo Olympics took place on July 30, 2021, less than 12 months before now. Then the points earned at the Tokyo Olympics should be retained. The points won by the other players at the Tokyo Olympics were retained, except for Fan Zhendong, who was withheld.
Fan Zhendong was not only deducted 1400 points, but also attached 0 points. The reason for this is that Fan Zhendong voluntarily gave up the WTT European Summer Series in July. Fan Zhendong was forcibly withdrawn from the competition, and he was deducted 1400 points from the Tokyo Olympic Games, and 0 points were also attached.
After netizens knew the reason, they were very confused about the practice of the International Table Tennis Federation, and at the same time, they were dissatisfied with Fan Zhendong's withdrawal. There are also people who are dissatisfied with the arrangement of the coaching staff and criticize the coaching staff. Although Fan Zhendong was deducted 1400 points, he still topped the list, which had little impact on him, but had a great impact on others. For example, Zhang Benzhihe defeated Lin Gaoyuan in the men's singles final of the WTT Championship in Budapest, scoring 1,000 points and rising 4 places to fourth. He is only 65 points less than third-place Liang Jingkun and only 680 points less than second-placed Ma Long. Maybe after one or two events, Zhang Benzhihe plays a little better, and the ranking may continue to rise. Therefore, some netizens feel that Fan Zhendong should not retire from the competition.
Regarding the online controversy, Fan Zhendong and his head coach Wang Hao explained. Fan Zhendong said that the decision not to participate in the WTT European Summer Series was made deliberately after many considerations and discussions with the coach in charge. Before the event was held, Fan Zhendong had already explained.
At that time, Fan Zhendong said that the most important event in the second half of this year is the world championship team competition, and the recent closed training has also taken this as the core of preparation. Combined with the objective situation of his relatively large points advantage, and taking into account the need for adjustment and reserves in medium- and long-term career planning, he consulted with the coaching team and finally decided to stay in China to prepare for the World Championships and strive to comprehensively improve his physical fitness and technology.
Fan Zhendong's point advantage is indeed obvious. Before the start of the WTT European Summer Series, he had more than doubled the number one by 3,500 points than second-placed Malone. He just gave up a few events and can still be ranked first. At the same time, he should have the idea of giving his teammates a chance. Since the World Table Tennis Championships in Houston last November, Fan Zhendong has participated in three events and won the men's singles championship, Fan Zhendong is now alone and wants to give his teammates a chance. I just didn't expect my teammates to be angry and give up the championship to others. Fan Zhendong cannot be blamed for this.
As for his desire to adjust his body and reserve physical fitness, he is a bit untenable. He was only 25 years old, in the year of the fight. And he has played very few games, and there should be no problems with his physical fitness. Xiang Chu estimated that Fan Zhendong should have wanted to give his teammates a chance, but they did not expect that they did not grasp it.
Fan Zhendong's head coach, Wang Hao, also defended the disciples. "At this stage, Fan Zhendong can take the initiative to think about his overall planning and the rhythm of preparation, which is a mature performance."
Qin Zhijian, head coach of the Chinese men's table tennis team, also respected the decision of Fan Zhendong and his coach in charge. For the performance of Chinese men's table tennis in the WTT Championship in Budapest, the coaching staff did not pay too much attention, and the results were within the scope of everyone's acceptance. Just one event, the national table tennis occasionally performed poorly and did not hurt. Why should the majority of fans care too much.
Some fans may still be not satisfied. When Fan Zhendong and Wang Hao explained separately, netizens began to comment again.
Some fans said: "I think the coaching staff is a mistake, and the actual battle is always more realistic than the closed training." ”
Some fans feel that it is inappropriate to abandon the game, and the loss is relatively large. "The problem is that this 0 point is going to exist for a year." Others have 8 effective points, he only has 7, isn't that a loss? ”
Understanding was also expressed. "Respect the little fat decision, the rules are so no way. Buckle off and fight back well, keep up the gas! ”
Some people think that normal opposition is normal and there is no need to control it.
What do you think of the thoughts of netizens and fans?