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Looking back at the history of table tennis in China, in addition to the well-known name of Ai Fukuhara, there is also a little-known but equally outstanding female table tennis player, she is Sun Meiying. Sun Meiying, born in 1929, is a native of Shanghai, her table tennis road, full of ups and downs and glory, but also witnessed the rise of Chinese table tennis.
In an era, when table tennis had not yet become a national sport, Sun Meiying began to associate with this sport. She has shown her love and talent for sports since she was a child, and table tennis is an emerging sport in Shanghai, a cosmopolitan city, that can only be found here.
Sun Meiying's initial table tennis career did not have formal training, she could only watch adults play in the training room in Shanghai, but she was not discouraged, actively helped pick up the ball, and gradually integrated into the world of table tennis. At the Eight Immortals table in the lane, she played ball with her peers of the same age, and table tennis gradually became an indispensable part of her life.
In this era, there were no televisions and limited entertainment, but Sun Meiying's persistence and talent made her stand out among her peers. She dared to fight against the boys, and few were able to defeat her, which allowed her to gradually stand out among her peers.
Sun Meiying's talent and determination have made her a leader among domestic table tennis players. Local Shanghai media rushed to report her story, calling her "a little red in the green bush." Her technical style differed from other female players and liked to take the initiative to attack, which was unique in the women's table tennis world at the time. In 1947, at the age of 18, she finished second in the Shanghai competition, allowing people to see her potential.
On the occasion of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Chinese people are full of pride and ambition, and look forward to more heroes coming to the fore. The appearance of Sun Meiying has made people see the hope of Chinese table tennis. After liberation, she entered the Central Physical Training School in Beijing and became a professional athlete, which was a kind of happiness for her.
In 1955, Sun Meiying represented the Chinese team in the World Table Tennis Championships and helped the Chinese team win the third place with her outstanding performance. However, there was no video recording at the time, and it was impossible to preserve her sassy heroism forever. Still, those who witnessed her play vividly remember her demeanor, her quick attack and confidence were memorable.
In that match, her husband Jiang Yongning was also a key figure in the Chinese team. Jiang Yongning is an outstanding table tennis player like her, and he is one of the first Chinese men's table tennis players to rank among the top ten in the world. The two played their respective strengths and worked together to win honors for the Chinese team.
Sun Meiying and Jiang Yongning have very different personalities, but they complement each other. Jiang Yongning is gentle and low-key, while Sun Meiying is hot and direct. Their relationship did not develop smoothly, and it was not until the coach brokered that they finally came together. In 1956, they performed table tennis for Chairman Mao in Zhongnanhai and became a popular figure in Chinese sports in the 50s.
In 1961, Sun Meiying and Jiang Yongning contributed to the Chinese team's second place in the world table tennis competition. However, at a crucial moment, they lost to Japan's Matsuzaki Kinyoshi and missed out on the championship. Despite this, their performance is still remarkable.
Sun Meiying's career was full of ups and downs, but she re-emerged at the age of 32 and returned to the playing field. She won the bronze medal for the Chinese team in Prague and showed her excellent skills.
In her later years, Sun Meiying gradually withdrew from the competition, but she did not stay away from table tennis. She became an outstanding coach and advisor, developing many outstanding players, including world champions such as Ho Chi Lai. Her strict teaching and persistence have allowed the junior players to grow rapidly and become the pride of Chinese table tennis.
In her later years, Sun Meiying's life became quiet and fulfilling. She doesn't just like to play with her players
Mahjong, chatting and chatting lightly and cheerfully, also occasionally waving, but this did not affect her health. She maintained good physique and rarely got sick, thanks to her lifelong physical activity.
However, on a calm day, Sun Meiying suddenly fell on the mahjong table. This unexpected moment surprised her players and rushed to call the emergency number, but in the end it still couldn't save her life. In the hospital, she underwent emergency treatment for more than ten days, but finally passed away.
Sun Meiying's death shocked and saddened many people. At her funeral, in addition to relatives and friends, many foreign opponents who had fought against her came to see her off. These former rivals have expressed their deep respect for the strong-and-skilled opponent despite the fierce fights in the game.
Sun Meiying may have had a strange temper and offended some leaders and peers, but after her death, these contradictions were gradually forgotten. In the last moments of life, people prefer to choose forgiveness and gratitude. Sun Meiying's past struggles have become history, now let us see her off together, let the past love and hatred completely dissipate at the funeral, turn into dust, and let her soul be at peace.
Sun Meiying's ashes were buried in the cemetery of Babaoshan Mountain. Her death is regrettable, but her life is full of honor and pride, and she is an indispensable part of the history of table tennis in China. At the funeral, old rivals and old friends gathered to bid farewell to this strong and outstanding athlete, and she should also feel happy in the spirit of heaven.
Sun Meiying's life is like a magnificent game, she has contributed her own strength to the rise and development of table tennis in China, and her tenacity, persistence and love for table tennis will always inspire us. She is a great female table tennis player and an outstanding coach, and her legendary story will forever be engraved in the history of Chinese table tennis. May she continue to enjoy table tennis in another world and live forever in our memories.
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