In the knockout round of the Macau World Cup that started in the early morning of April 18, Sun Yingsha's first round match against Chen Xingtong was not only a technical contest, but also seemed to have become a symbol of off-field strategy. Did this game imply the preferences and strategies of the coaching staff? For a while, the smell of gunpowder in the arena almost permeated the audience.
First, let's review the background. At the Singapore Grand Slam in March this year, Sun Yingsha lost to Chen Xingtong in the quarterfinals and stopped in the quarterfinals. At the time, there were voices that the coaching staff may have deliberately controlled the outcome of the competition for the sake of the Olympic quota. With Wang Yidi withdrawing from the Olympic singles competition and Wang Manyu winning the championship, the women's team's world ranking and Olympic points have changed dramatically, and this statement has intensified.
Now, back to the World Cup in Macau. Despite the use of the points system, Sun Yingsha's signing has sparked heated discussions among fans. Many people bluntly said that the coaching staff arranged Chen Xingtong to play against Sun Yingsha on purpose, in order to use Chen Xingtong's strength to suppress Sun Yingsha and maintain the balance within the team.
The attitude of fans is divided into two factions: on the one hand, supporters believe that Sun Yingsha should train herself through this kind of high-pressure event, after all, the female table tennis kings of the past generations have been tempered in countless civil wars and pressures. Critics, on the other hand, have questioned the impartiality of the coaching staff, arguing that such practices could disrupt normal competition between athletes and team harmony.
From a technical point of view, Sun Yingsha did show a very high competitive state and psychological quality while fighting against Chen Xing. Especially after beating Wang Manyu 4-0 in the Incheon Championships, Sun Yingsha's world ranking and Olympic points have steadily improved, showing that her competitiveness should not be underestimated.
With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, Sun Yingsha now has the support of a head coach regardless of the coaching staff's intentions, which is a big improvement over the Tokyo Olympics. This time in Macau, she's clearly ready to give it her all and be ready to prove herself in every point of contention.
To sum up, this match is not only a demonstration of Sun Yingsha's skills, but also a major test of her psychology and strategy. At such a critical time before the Olympics, every race can decide the fate of an athlete. Sun Yingsha's performance will undoubtedly be a stepping stone to the Paris Olympics.
Fans, what do you think? Is this match a fair challenge, or is there another arrangement? Speak freely in the comment area! Sun Yingsha's performance deserves the attention and discussion of every table tennis fan.
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