2024 is already quietly approaching, and the new year is always accompanied by new beginnings and new expectations. 2024 will also be a year full of passion and challenges for sporting events. We already know that in the past year, that is, in 2023, Chinese athletes have shown their strength and style in the international arena.
Table tennis, badminton, gymnastics and shooting have always been the traditional strengths of the Chinese team. In various international competitions in 2023, Chinese athletes in these events have performed well, repeatedly reaching the podium, and even winning gold medals in some events. Their wonderful performance not only won the honor for the Chinese team, but also enhanced the status of Chinese sports on the international stage. Of course, in addition to their traditional strengths, Chinese players in other sports are also working hard to gradually improve their strength. In the major competitions in 2023, we can see that Chinese athletes have also achieved good results in other sports, and they have proved with their sweat and hard work that China's sports strength is gradually increasing.
In addition, China has hosted two major international events in 2023: the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Chengdu Universiade. These two events not only provide a stage for Chinese athletes to showcase themselves, but also attract outstanding athletes from all over the world. In both events, the Chinese team performed well, winning a large number of gold medals, showing the strength and charm of Chinese sports. Looking back at the past is to better look to the future. In 2024, we expect Chinese athletes to continue to show their strength and level in the international arena and contribute more to the development of China's sports industry. At the same time, we also hope that China's sports industry can continue to prosper and develop, cultivate more outstanding athletes, and make China's sports industry more brilliant on the international stage in the future.
The International Association of Sports Journalists (AIPS) recently announced the results of the 2023 Best Male and Female Athletes, with a total of 43 athletes on the list, among which China's Qin Haiyang and Fan Zhendong ranked 29th and 33rd respectively on the male list. This achievement not only demonstrates the strength and influence of Chinese athletes on the international sports stage, but also injects new impetus into the development of China's sports industry.
As an excellent swimmer, Qin Haiyang performed well at this year's World Aquatics Championships, winning the bronze medal in the men's 200m breaststroke and the fourth place in the men's 100m breaststroke. His outstanding performance not only won the honor of the Chinese swimming team, but also further consolidated China's position in the global swimming community. Fan Zhendong is a high-profile rising star in table tennis, who has won numerous international competitions, including the men's singles championship at the World Table Tennis Championships and the men's team gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. As the main player of the Chinese table tennis men's team, the rise of Fan Zhendong has injected new vitality into the inheritance and development of China's table tennis industry.
In addition to Qin Haiyang and Fan Zhendong, a group of Chinese athletes who have emerged on the international sports stage have also emerged in this selection. For example, Zhu Ting and Yuan Xinyue, who performed well in the women's volleyball program, not only won a number of international honors for the Chinese women's volleyball team, but also made important contributions to the development of global women's volleyball. The results of the International Sports Journalists Association fully reflect the strength and influence of Chinese athletes on the international sports stage. Chinese athletes will continue to carry forward the spirit of hard work, constantly improve their competitive level, and win more honors for the country and the people. At the same time, China will continue to strengthen sports exchanges and cooperation with other countries in the world to jointly promote the prosperity and development of global sports.
Qin Haiyang has recently won high praise and honors in the swimming community at home and abroad, and his performance and achievements have not only attracted wide attention in China, but also been recognized in the international swimming community. His successful entry not only represents the strength and level of Chinese swimming, but also proves his status and influence in the world swimming community. Qin Haiyang has shown excellent competitive form and strength in the past games. He won three gold medals in the 50m, 100m and 200m men's breaststroke at the World Championships, which is a remarkable achievement. In addition, he also won multiple gold medals at the Chengdu Universiade and Hangzhou Asian Games, showing his all-round strength and outstanding performance.
Before 2023, although Qin Haiyang's results are also good, they are relatively flat. However, after entering 2023, his performance began to explode, showing even better competitive form and strength. His performance and results have also been highly praised by FINA and he was voted the best male athlete, which is also a recognition of his strength and performance.
Qin Haiyang's success is not only due to his talent and hard work, but also inseparable from the support and guidance of his team and coach. His team has developed a scientific and reasonable training plan for him, which helps him constantly push his limits and improve his strength and level. At the same time, his coach also gave him a lot of guidance and help to overcome difficulties and improve his technical level. In addition to his performance and achievements in the competition, Qin Haiyang is also very hard working and serious in his usual training. He has to train and Xi practice for a long time every day, constantly challenging his limits and improving his strength. His hard work and dedication have also paid off, and his achievements and performance have been increasingly recognized and praised.
Fan Zhendong's performance in 2023 is undoubtedly amazing, he not only showed super strength in the domestic arena, but also won honor for the mainland in the international arena. In this year, he won the men's singles and men's doubles championships at the World Table Tennis Championships in Durban, which are two very important honors and an affirmation of his strength. He also won the men's singles and men's doubles titles at the Singapore Grand Slam, which is also impressive. These accolades not only prove Fan Zhendong's strength, but also show that he has reached the world's top level in table tennis.
Although table tennis has little influence in the world, as a small ball sport, its competitive level and ornamentation are very high. Fan Zhendong's success on the list also shows that his international popularity and influence are very high. This also means that Fan Zhendong's achievements are not only influential in China, but also widely recognized and praised internationally. Of course, behind these achievements is inseparable from Fan Zhendong's own efforts and dedication. As a good athlete, he needs to have not only super strength and skill, but also excellent physical and mental quality. In the game, he needs to be calm and focused at all times, dealing with all kinds of complex situations and challenges from opponents. Only in this way can you stand out in the fierce competition and achieve excellent results.
The global sports community recently held a grand selection to select the best female athlete of the year. The honour was voted on by a panel of 405 professional journalists from 107 countries and territories, all of whom are experts in their fields and have an in-depth knowledge of global sports dynamics. In this fierce competition, Sun Yingsha from China became the only Chinese athlete to make the list, a news that made the whole of China proud. With her outstanding performance and consistent performance, Sun Yingsha has won wide recognition from media and journalists around the world. Her achievements are not only a personal honor, but also a reflection of the global influence of China's sports industry.
In this selection, Djokovic and Biles were voted the best men and women, respectively. Djokovic's prowess in tennis is well known, not only in singles but also in doubles. His talent, perseverance, and mental strength have made him a role model for countless people.
Biles won the accolade for his excellence in gymnastics. Not only did she excel in the individual events, but she also led the U.S. Gymnastics team to victory in the team event. Her talent, hard work, and perseverance are admirable. The Argentine men's football team, as a dynamic and passionate team, was awarded the best team in this selection. Their excellence in international football has been impressive, not only with great skill and teamwork in the game, but also with a good image and demeanor off the pitch.
Sun Yingsha, the dazzling new star of Chinese women's table tennis, will undoubtedly have a big bang in 2023. This young player, with his extraordinary strength and stable mentality, has become a bright pearl in the world women's table tennis arena. In the latest edition of the world rankings, Sun Yingsha is ranked 21st, a position that not only shows her superior technical prowess, but also reflects her maturity and stability beyond her years. In table tennis, men's competition has historically been more fierce than women's, with many men ranking higher than women's. However, Sun Yingsha surpassed the rankings of two Chinese male athletes with her outstanding performance, which is undoubtedly an affirmation of her strength.
2023 will be a year full of harvest for Sun Yingsha. During the year, she won a total of 7 singles titles. Whether it is an international competition or a domestic competition, Sun Yingsha has shown amazing dominance. She once again proved her strength by winning the women's singles title at the World Table Tennis Championships in Durban and the Singapore Grand Slam. In the finals at the end of the year, she once again won the women's singles and women's doubles championships with an absolute advantage, showing her all-round technical strength and excellent game form. In addition to the singles competition, Sun Yingsha also had an excellent performance in the team competition. In the Asian Games, she worked hard with her teammates and successfully won the championship of the women's team. In addition, she has won two titles in Women's Doubles, five in Mixed Doubles and three in the team. Behind these honors is her countless efforts and persistence.
In the past season, Chinese athletes have once again proved their strength. They have won a total of 17 titles, including 61 wins in 65 singles matches on the international stage of the year, which is a staggering win rate of 93.85%. Such a result not only represents their outstanding performance in the competition, but also shows the hard work and determination they put into achieving victory. Among the many elite athletes, there is one athlete whose performance is particularly remarkable. He only lost one outside fight, and this defeat was to Japan's Miu Hirano. The defeat didn't affect his overall performance, but only highlighted his quality even more. Not only did he achieve great results in the competition, but he also managed to lock in the year-end world No. 1 rankings. Such an achievement is not only an affirmation of his strength, but also a reward for his hard work and dedication.
As a representative of Chinese female athletes, Sun Yingsha's achievements and strength are undoubtedly the best. She proved her strength with practical actions and conquered her opponents and audiences. Her success is not only a personal honor, but also a symbol of the development of China's sports industry. Over the course of the season, we have seen many outstanding performances from elite athletes. With their strength and talent, they have written a new chapter in China's sports industry. Their success is not only an affirmation of themselves, but also an affirmation of China's sports industry. We believe that in the future, they will continue to contribute to the development of China's sports industry and create more brilliant achievements.