The year of the National Championships was particularly high. In the fierce competition of many strong teams, the four major teams of Shanghai, Zhejiang, Heilongjiang and Hubei stood out and became the top four of the men's team of this national championship.
Among them, the Shanghai team is the most notable with its solid lineup and excellent record. Although neither Wang Chuqin nor Ma Long participated, the outstanding performances of the two world champions, Fan Zhendong and Xu Xin, combined with the support of Zhou Kai, the men's singles runner-up, made the Shanghai team almost invulnerable. Shanghai eliminated Jiangsu 3-0, and the outstanding performance of Fan Zhendong and Xu Xin won unanimous praise from fans.
However, the Zhejiang team is not idle. Although they trailed 2-0 at first, they won three consecutive sets to complete the comeback. Surprisingly, Zhou Qihao of Zhejiang lost in the duel with Cai Wei, which became the biggest upset of the match.
Heilongjiang also showed their prowess, easily beating Shaanxi 3-0. Even without the main players, they still showed balanced tactics and excellent strength, and Cao Wei and Xu Yingbin played very well. Hubei won 3-1 against Hunan with the outstanding performance of Xue Fei and Matt. Although their No. 3 player Xi Sheng is not a member of the national table tennis team, their outstanding performance in the national championship has made the Hubei men's team successfully on the podium, which is definitely commendable. As the men's team semi-finals approach, Shanghai will face Heilongjiang, while Zhejiang will face Hubei in a fierce showdown. It may seem like a matter of time before Fan Zhendong is close to winning the title, but in sports, any accident can happen. Let's look forward to the next more intense competitions, cheering on these amazing athletes and hopefully they will bring us more exciting moments.