At the 2024 Table Tennis World Cup, the match between Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu has attracted great attention. At the critical moment, when Sun Yingsha was leading 5:3, a ball that was considered to be a sidewalk caused controversy again. Afterwards, Sun Yingsha insisted that the ball did touch the sideline, and the referee's decision had a big impact on the direction of the game, and Sun Yingsha was quickly tied at 5:5.
The latest exposed angle shows that Sun Yingsha's mentor Qiu Yike made an obvious gesture in the game. He pointed to the big screen with an affirmative gesture, apparently to show that he also thought it was a sideshow. In addition, he also signaled to Sun Yingsha more than once, telling her to stay calm and not to dwell too much on this controversial verdict, so as not to affect the mentality of the game.
Although the referee's decision was a foregone conclusion, Qiu Yike's experience taught him that excessive mood swings would only work against Sun. His actions not only show a sense of responsibility as a coach, but also reveal a deep understanding and respect for the rules of the game. He understands that refocusing the focus on the next matches is the best support for Sun Yingsha.
The multi-angle replay released by the media later further confirmed Qiu Yike and Sun Yingsha's views. Although there is no need to be overly controversial in this case, the immediate reaction of Qiu Yike and Sun Yingsha shows their insistence on fair play.
The event not only tested the coping strategies of players and coaches, but also reflected the deep interaction between technology and humanity in the sporting competition. Through this incident, we were able to get a glimpse of how top athletes maintain focus and tenacity under pressure, and how a senior coach can use experience to guide and stabilize athletes' emotions when it matters most.