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When the spring breeze in Paris blows through the table tennis arena in April 2024, a unique mixed doubles qualifying tournament has attracted the attention of table tennis fans around the world. Think about it, in just two days, 26 pairs of pairs fought fiercely for the only four precious Olympic quotas, which is not only a test of technical and physical strength, but also a challenge to the mental limit!
**Controversially, the national table tennis decided not to participate in this competition because they locked in the qualification early, does this mean that they gave up a good opportunity to run in?**On this issue, there was a fierce debate among the billiards fan group. Obviously, there is no need for a top-class combination like Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha to compete, and they have accumulated enough tacit understanding and confidence through long-term competition. Is such an opportunity really easy to pass up for teams that need to be battle-tested?
In this table tennis mixed doubles trial without the participation of the Chinese team, the focus fell on players such as Huang Zhenting and Ni Xialian. **In particular, the 60-year-old table tennis legend Ni Xialian, who participated again, is undoubtedly a great encouragement to young athletes. What Mladenovic can learn from the veteran will be something to look forward to.
The North Korean team has always been mysterious in the international table tennis world, and their pair of Lee Jung-sik/Kim Jin-young has attracted much attention. In the eyes of many, the duo has the potential to be dark horses, and their performance may be the biggest surprise of this qualifying tournament.
The event schedule is attractive in itself. Running all the races in just two days undoubtedly put a huge strain on the physical and psychological needs of the athletes. On the first day, the two qualifiers will be decided, and on the second day, the remaining teams will be drawn again for the remaining two spots. Such a high-density schedule will surely inspire more suspense and exciting moments.
And for those strong teams that get a bye, they are undoubtedly the stars of the whole game. However, the outcome of table tennis is often unpredictable, and any pair that can maintain their best form is likely to emerge from the crowd in this short but fierce contest.
The details on the field are definitely worth our close attention. India's doubles duo of Ganasekaran and Batra, as well as North Korea's Lee Jung-sik and Kim Jin-young, have been able to break through the obstacles with clever tactical combinations under the pressure. At the same time, Ni Xialian and her young partner Mladenovic will also be watching if the cross-generational duo can produce unexpected results.
Not only do we look forward to the Mixed Doubles Qualifying Tournament, but we also hope to see more athletes develop more tenacity and skill in such a high-pressure environment. Every minute and every second on the table tennis court is a test of the athlete's limit and the best interpretation of the charm of table tennis. Each round of batting reflects a passionate pursuit of the Olympic dream.