Yusuke Hanyu (center) attends a commemorative event at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu photo
According to Xinhua News Agency on the evening of the 29th, Japanese figure skating star Yusei Yusuke appeared on the evening of the 29th to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan, and he said that he would contribute to promoting friendly exchanges between China and Japan in the future and would continue to challenge the four-and-a-half jump.
At the same time, Japanese coach Yasuhiro Sato, the champion of the men's big jump of snowboarding at the Beijing Winter Olympics, also participated in a tea party held on the 29th to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan.
Habu knotted the strings.
Yusei Yusuke attended the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan
After speeches by former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Kong Xuanyou, Chinese ambassador to Japan, Yusei Yusuke, wearing black leather shoes, a dark suit and a red tie, took the stage and received flowers from the children in the audience and waved to hundreds of spectators.
Yusei said through an interpreter: "It is a pleasure to participate in this celebration, I participated in the Winter Olympics in Beijing in February this year, when I was impressed by the friendliness and enthusiasm of China. Through this experience of participating in the Winter Olympic Games, I feel that I should do my best to make some contributions to the friendly exchanges between China and Japan. ”
Yusei Yusei won the men's singles championship twice in a row at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics, and he finished fourth at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
On July 19 this year, he held a press conference in Tokyo to announce that he would no longer participate in competitive competitions and move to professional figure skating.
"I will continue to challenge the four-and-a-half jump, and I want to bring the best performances to the figure skating fans in China and Japan." Yusei said, "For the sake of our next generation, for tomorrow, let's work together and cheer together!" ”
Yasuhiro Sato Kazu Shōnen.
Su Yiming coach Yasuhiro Sato participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations
Japanese coach Yasuhiro Sato, the Japanese coach of the Beijing Winter Olympics snowboard men's big jump champion, participated in a tea party held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations on the 29th.
The tea party was held at a hotel in Tokyo, and Yasuhiro Sato was also invited to participate in the Japanese TV series "Volleyball Girl", playing the heroine Junko Oga, Yumiko Araki.
The two took the stage together to share their experience of living and working between China and Japan with more than 100 guests on the stage, saying that they should cherish their fate with China and hope to strengthen friendly exchanges between China and Japan through their own efforts.
Yasuhiro Sato said: "My relationship with China began when I received an invitation from the General Administration of Sport of the People's Republic of China before the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and at first I was a little worried because I didn't know China... Nowadays, more and more people in China are beginning to engage in winter sports, and I believe that through winter sports, more exchange opportunities can be created between China and Japan. ”
Yasuhiro Sato shared a touching story about Su Yiming as an example of the positive role that sport plays in enhancing exchanges between the two countries.
At the time of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Yasuhiro Sato's former students, Japan's Ken Otsuka and Su Yiming broke into the men's big jump finals together, Otsuka Ken was not in good shape at the time, and Yasuhiro Sato felt that he should give him some guidance, but considering that he was Su Yiming's coach, he should first ask for his consent.
Unexpectedly, Su Yiming said without the slightest hesitation: "It doesn't matter at all, please be sure to help him." I am also able to get to this day because of the progress of players like Ken Otsuka. Please help me and help him in tomorrow's game. ”
"I think Su Yiming is amazing, which reflects the spirit of sportsmanship and the friendship between Chinese and Japanese athletes." Yasuhiro Sato said.
Yumiko Araki said at the event that the film "Volleyball Girl" was highly rated in China that year, and after so many years, many Chinese friends remember her, and she was very moved. She also held a concert in Shanghai in 2020 and has too much gratitude for China.
Chen Meng took the oath as a representative of the athletes.
Chen Meng: Will fight with his teammates to win the World Table Tennis Championships
"I'm very much looking forward to this World Table Tennis Championships because I haven't played a team event in four years."
Chen Meng, a member of the national table tennis women's team, said in Chengdu on the 29th that he was looking forward to the start of the World Table Tennis Championships, and he was also fully prepared, believing that he could fight with his teammates to win the team championship and successfully defend his title.
Chengdu World Table Tennis Championships Team Tournament opened on the 29th, this World Table Tennis Championships, the national table tennis women's team sent a "dream lineup" composed of Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, Chen Xingtong, and strive to win the Kaubillan Cup for five consecutive times.
Chen Meng also took the oath as an athlete representative at the opening ceremony of the Chengdu World Table Tennis Championships Team Championships.
Chen Meng said that when he participated in the World Table Tennis Championships in China, he felt particularly proud and down-to-earth and comfortable - "We will also return everyone's support and care for us in the best competitive state." ”
Russian national team coach Kalpin.
The Russian boss wants to join the AFC
On the evening of the 29th, Russian national team coach Kalpin said in an interview that he hoped Russia could join the AFC.
Russia is currently banned by UEFA, and when asked if Russia will join the AFC to find a way out, he said: "Let's see when it can be done, it may not be in six months, maybe in two or three years, but I hope to be able to solve the problem quickly within a year." ”
There is also a precedent for the conversion of FIFA, with Kazakhstan moving from AFC to UEFA in 2002 and Australia switching from Oceania to Asia in 2006.
At the end of April, the Russian Football Association proposed three plans, of which the national team and the club participated in the AFC competition.
Zhang Shuai in the game.
Zhang Shuai missed the Tallinn women's singles quarterfinals
On the 29th, the 2022 WTA250 Tallinn Station continued to compete in the second round of the women's singles.
The 8th seed of the tournament, China's Zhang Shuai, lost 2-6, 4-6 to Croatian player Wikić and missed the women's singles quarterfinals, which was also the first time Zhang Shuai lost to an opponent in the last five times against Wikić.
Zhang Shuai issued a total of 6 double errors in this game, no Aces balls, and Wikic had 8 Aces goals and 4 double mistakes, and in terms of winning points, it was also Wikic who had an overwhelming advantage.
The outgoing Zhang Shuai will make a slight adjustment and then travel to the Czech Republic to participate in the WTA500 Ostrava race that starts on October 1 (qualifying).
Ding Junhui in the game.
In the British Open, Ding Junhui lost for the first time of the season
On the 29th, the second round of the 2022 snooker British Open continued, Ding Junhui played two 60+, or lost 2-4 to Robbie Williams, suffering the first defeat of the season.
Zhao Xintong also played two 60+, but lost 1-4 to Thailand's Sangcam, and was also eliminated.
Robbie Williams took the lead in the first inning, scoring a clean sheet of 96 points. In the second set, Ding Junhui gave a return shot, scoring 62 points with one shot to win 75-6 and equalize. In the third set, Ding Junhui made several mistakes, and Robbie Williams made several moves to make the next city 95-26.
In the fourth set, Robbie Williams scored 19 points first, the two sides defended each other, Ding Junhui seized the opportunity of the opponent's mistake, and scored 86 points to chase 2-2.
In the fifth inning, Robbie Williams bench attacked to leave a bag of opportunities, Ding Junhui scored 8 points after the red ball was thick. Robbie Williams scored 73 points and Ding Junhui lost another set.
Robbie Williams scored 53 points in the sixth inning, but the over-scoring black ball failed to score. Ding Junhui attacked without a chance and immediately conceded a 2.4 overall score, which was also his first defeat this season.
Wang Chenxing won the second place.
The Wu Qingyuan Cup World Women's Go Tournament ended in Fuzhou
The 5th Wu Qingyuan Cup World Women's Go Tournament ended in Fuzhou on the 29th. Lin Jianchao, chairman of the China Weiqi Association, said at the award ceremony that the responsibility and tenacious fighting spirit shown by the female chess players of the Chinese team in this competition have been praised by all parties.
In this competition, Wang Chenxing lost to South Korea's Wu Youzhen in the final, and as the only Chinese player in the final four, it is not easy for her to reach the final.
"In the final two games, I lost in the same way, the middle game was still relatively close, but I made the wrong next few hands, resulting in the loss of the championship. Although a bit of a pity, the runner-up's results have exceeded expectations. Wang Chenxing said.
At the second Wu Qingyuan Cup World Women's Go Tournament in 2019, Wang Chenxing advanced to the final, but finally lost to South Korean chess player Cui Jing.
"After so many years, I still haven't made a breakthrough, and I hope that the next competition will have a better performance, and I hope that other Chinese female chess players will have better results." Wang Chenxing said.
In the fifth Wu Qingyuan Cup competition, Korean chess players won the championship for the fourth time. Lin Jianchao said that the outstanding young female chess players of the Chinese team must be more fully prepared and train harder before the game to break through in the important competitions of fierce and cruel competition.
The BWF World Tour Finals return to Guangzhou
On 29 September, the BWF confirmed that the 2022 HSBC BWF World Tour Finals will be held in Guangzhou from 14 to 18 December.
The top eight players in each of the season's individual events will compete for the highest honor at the end of the season on the iconic red ground glue of Guangzhou Tianhe Stadium, as well as the highest prize pool in badminton history, $1.5 million.
World Badminton Federation Secretary-General Thomas Lund said the return of the International Badminton Tour to China was a positive step for the sport.
"Guangzhou has already hosted two wonderful HSBC BWF World Tour Finals in 2018 and 2019 and we look forward to hosting another badminton event for fans in China."
The upcoming Tour in October and November is the last chance for players to compete for points in the finals, and Lund has confirmed the regrettable cancellation of the 2022 China Changzhou Open (Super 1000) and the 2022 China Fuzhou Open (Super 750).