An unexpected defeat, a heavy blow from the Chinese team, put the Japanese table tennis industry in an unprecedented predicament. In the Hangzhou Asian Games table tennis men's team event, the world's No. 3 Japanese men's team actually lost 0-3 to the Iranian men's team, which undoubtedly made the Japanese media and fans heartache.
The unexpected upset caused heated discussions
The defeat in this match was a mental setback for the entire Japanese team, and it was undoubtedly their core player Tomokazu Changmoto who was particularly affected. In a showdown against Iran's 33-year-old veteran Alamian, Chang lost 2-3 to lose the crucial match. His defeat not only brought a huge impact to the entire Japanese table tennis industry, but also made the Japanese media and fans ruthlessly criticize him.
After losing the match, Zhang Benzhihe updated his social media, vowing to shame and defeat the world's No. 1 Chinese team head-on to re-establish the name of the Japanese men's table tennis. For now, however, this goal seems very difficult. His form was poor, and the defeat shaken his confidence that he had to face the incredible strength of the Chinese team. This task is undoubtedly a huge challenge for him.
Judging from the previous performance, Zhang Benzhihe's state is indeed worrying. He has made a lot of mistakes in recent matches, and there have been obvious problems with his skills and reflexes. Even against Iran, despite his efforts to fight for every goal, he was unable to reverse the defeat. Such a performance caused dissatisfaction among the Japanese media and fans, who began to question the strength and ability of Tomokazu Chang.
Chang's comments on social media sparked heated discussions. Some netizens thought he was too confident and hoped that he would focus on actual training instead of making frustrated rhetoric. Other netizens objected, praising Chang's courage and determination.
Winning gold is a bit difficult
Since the early 50s of the 20th century, when table tennis became a national competitive sport, China has been the hegemon of the project. Whether men's or women's, Chinese players almost dominate the world of table tennis, leaving other national teams in the dust. One of the most notable challengers is the Japanese team. The Japanese table tennis team is strong and well-trained, and its techniques and tactics are top-notch. However, even if they are close to the Chinese team on many levels, they will always struggle to win on the mountain of victory over the Chinese team.
The Chinese table tennis team has a rich history and accumulation. Since the fifties and sixties of the 20th century, table tennis has become the representative of mass sports in China. Table tennis training bases have sprung up all over the country, and a large number of outstanding athletes pour into the table tennis team every year. After table tennis became a national sport, the government and all walks of life have also greatly increased their investment in the table tennis team, investing a lot of resources and manpower, from basic research to technology research and development, from training equipment to competition funds, the Chinese table tennis team enjoys excellent and beautiful resources. This accumulation and support gives them a huge advantage in many aspects such as physical, technical, tactical and psychological.
The Chinese table tennis team is very careful in the selection of materials. Through strict selection, they select outstanding young players from the source and train them systematically. During the training, attention is paid to cultivating the basic skills and technical level of the players, and the technical theory is reasonably applied to practice. The Chinese team has also put a lot of effort into studying their opponents, studying their strengths and weaknesses to develop targeted tactics. In addition, they have introduced advanced technological means such as exercise physiology, sports psychology and data analysis to improve the overall strength of the players. This series of measures has made the Chinese table tennis team more comprehensive, efficient and reliable.
The Chinese table tennis team has accumulated rich experience and prestige in domestic and foreign competitions. They have participated in numerous important international competitions and won championships many times. This not only increases their practical experience, but also enhances their competitive mentality and confidence. At the same time, the strength of the Chinese team has won the respect and fear of other national teams in addition to winning the championship. The hegemony of the Chinese team makes other national teams often have psychological pressure when facing the Chinese team, resulting in poor results or even losses. The Chinese table tennis team was also inspired by a sense of collective honor. Table tennis has a wide base in China, and Chinese people love table tennis. Therefore, every Chinese table tennis player shoulders national honor and expectations. They represent not only individuals, but also countries and nations. This sense of collective honor allows them to perform at a higher level in the competition and stimulates their desire and motivation to surpass themselves.
The reason why the Chinese table tennis team is an insurmountable mountain is because they have a rich history and accumulation, careful selection of materials and comprehensive training, accumulation of experience and prestige, and the incentive of collective honor. The interaction of these factors makes the Chinese table tennis team always maintain a strong strength and dominance. Although table tennis teams in other countries have also made great efforts, under the glamorous exterior, it is the infinite thickness and unparalleled strength hidden in this mountain that makes them always insurmountable.
Good opponents are also important
With the brilliant achievements of the Chinese table tennis team, it has become one of the Olympic projects admired by the Chinese people. Since its rise in the fifties and sixties of the last century, the Chinese table tennis team has always been at the world-class level. Whether it is dominating the men's and women's table tennis fields, or sweeping the gold medal tide of the World Table Tennis Championships and the Olympic Games again and again, the Chinese table tennis team has amazed the world.
However, it is precisely because of the strength of the Chinese table tennis team that people begin to think: relying on the strength of a family, how can the fragrance on the table tennis stage last? The Chinese table tennis team is definitely the star of the table tennis stage, and the opponent is their stage. The Chinese table tennis team needs excellent opponents such as Japan and South Korea, which is a spiritual inheritance that crosses national borders. The Japanese table tennis team has stepped out of the shadow of the Chinese table tennis team, won many victories in the international arena, and constantly proved its strength to the world. The Korean table tennis team has become the most tenacious opponent of the Chinese table tennis team on the world stage with its unique skills and tenacity. Years of confrontation have inspired the endless enterprising ambition of the Chinese table tennis team.
Excellent opponents are the driving force for the growth of the Chinese table tennis team. Every match with Japan, South Korea and other national teams is the burning of a ping-pong battle and a silent exchange. In the competition, the Chinese table tennis team has learned different playing styles from its opponents, absorbed their own enterprising spirit and skills, and gradually improved their level. And the opponent also because of the contact with the Chinese table tennis team, constantly innovate, breakthrough and innovation, so that the entire table tennis industry benefits from it. In the competition between countries, the Chinese table tennis team is not only an independent victory over each family, but also a full embodiment of the integration of each family. Table tennis is not only a wonderful game, but also a symbol of friendship between the two countries. The confrontation between the Chinese table tennis team and Japan, South Korea and other countries is not only a confrontation at the technical level, but also a cultural exchange. Through the collision of technology, the Chinese table tennis team and the opponent have an in-depth understanding of the sports experience of the racket and integrate the characteristics of the opponent, which has also become one of the reasons why the Chinese table tennis team can be prosperous.
The poet Bai Juyi of the High Tang Dynasty once said: "The article of Lefu is not done, and Chu Chu is sorry to leave." "In the rise of the Chinese table tennis team, compared to the "Lefu article", they need opponents, they need excellent opponents, and they need Chu Chusheng's separation. It is this separation that pushes the Chinese table tennis team to move forward down-to-earth. The Chinese table tennis team is undoubtedly the star on the table tennis stage, and in this table tennis stage, the existence of opponents from all countries is not only the nutrition of the growth of the Chinese table tennis team, but also the witness of their achievements. On the table tennis stage, the Chinese table tennis team needs excellent opponents such as Japan and South Korea as their stage. They improve their skills and level through communication and exchange with their opponents; Through battles and duels with opponents, they sharpen their will and fighting spirit. It is precisely with excellent opponents that the Chinese table tennis team can follow the dance of time, continue to move forward and improve.
On the table tennis stage, the collision of the Chinese table tennis team with opponents such as Japan and South Korea is a moving dance. On this stage, they reflect and learn from each other, and together they perform a beautiful music and dance song. Regardless of victory or defeat, they are all stars on the table tennis stage, composing a music that amazes the world, and it is also a sonata that helps and grows for the Chinese table tennis team again and again. The music and dance are not finished, and the Chinese table tennis team will continue to invite excellent opponents to dance a more beautiful chapter together. On this ping-pong stage, they inspire each other, evolve each other, and amaze the world. Because of this, the music and dance on the table tennis stage can always maintain a beautiful melody and constantly attract everyone's attention.
Regardless of the argument, Chang is under tremendous pressure. He knew he had to turn things around and regain glory for the Japanese men's table tennis. However, beating the world's number one Chinese team will not be easy. The Chinese team is known for its strength and rigorous training style, and their players are all top players, far more skilled and experienced than Zhang Benzhihe. Despite the many difficulties, only through hard work and perseverance can Chang Motochi regain the honor and become famous as Japanese table tennis. For Chang, snow shame isn't just about making people forget the game he lost. It is also to prove their strength and ability.