With the Paris Olympics approaching, the selection of the Chinese table tennis team is not only a technical competition, but also a psychological and strategic test. Today, let's not talk about those official press releases, let's talk about something different, talk about those things that you and I care about, hidden behind the score.
First and foremost, it's our women's team. Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu, the names of these three female players are now known to everyone in the table tennis circle. There is no doubt about their strength, but do you know that behind this, there is another Wang Yidi who is unknown, and her Olympic dream has been quietly shattered, and the fierce competition for women's singles qualification can be seen.
In the men's team, the combination of Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong and Ma Long is as stable as an old dog, but the story behind this stability is not simple. In particular, Liang Jingkun, a player who has won one championship and one runner-up in the Singapore Grand Slam and Incheon Championships, his strength is obvious to all. However, his ability to deal with the situation on the spot has become his weakness, which has a direct impact on the decision-making of the coaching staff.
You may ask, what is not enough for Liang, who is considered the world's No. 1 snowboarder in quality, but his performances are always heart-pounding when it matters most. Wang Hao's reprimand, perhaps out of high expectations for him, also exposed the strained relationship between the player and the coach.
All this is not only about the contest of skills, but also about the test of psychological quality and on-the-spot performance. There's a lot of pressure on the coaching staff, and they need players who can perform consistently in key moments. This explains why Liang missed out on his Olympic opportunities despite his impressive achievements.
The online discussion on this topic is very hot. Some fans said that if Liang Jingkun can improve his on-the-spot response ability, his future is limitless. And some people believe that this selection is a reminder to all players that while the technique is not only the case, but also the psychological quality.
We might as well ponder that there is a reason behind every decision. Liang Jingkun's matter is not the end, but a new beginning. His future is still worth looking forward to. For the Chinese table tennis team, their choice always revolves around one goal: to win glory for the country at the Olympic Games. This sense of responsibility and mission is the firmest belief in the hearts of every player.
As for Liang Jingkun, I believe that as long as he does not give up, one day, he will use his strength to answer all the questions. For those of us who are ordinary viewers, the best support is to give them the warmest applause and the strongest trust when they need it most.
The above are some of the things about the Chinese table tennis team selection on the eve of the Paris Olympics. Every swing of the racket is not only a contest of ball skills, but also a communication of hearts. Let's look forward to their performance in the Olympics, cheer for them, and cheer for China!