On April 29, Beijing time, with the upcoming start of the 2024 World Table Tennis WTT Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, a storm in the table tennis world swept silently and powerfully. This event is not only the last stop of the Olympic selection of the national table tennis women's team, but also a turning point in the fate of Wang Yidi, the main force of the world champion.
Wang Yidi: The road of setbacks from the top to the bottom
Wang Yidi, a player who once made a name for himself in the international table tennis arena, has now been officially deprived of the Olympic singles qualification by the national table tennis coaching staff because of his continuous poor foreign performance. Her results have been at an all-time low in the past 13 months, with six consecutive defeats to the Japanese and a negative win against the Indian, leaving her form in serious doubt.
The defeat of the Macau World Cup and the psychological shadow
At the recently concluded World Cup in Macau, Wang Yidi once again failed to reverse the decline, losing 1-4 to Japan's 15-year-old rising star Miwa Zhangmoto. This game was not only a technical defeat, but also a major blow to Wang Yidi's psychology and confidence. In the face of a series of setbacks, how she adjusted her mentality and regained her former champion style has become a major challenge in her career.
The cruelty and helplessness of the Olympic selection
According to the latest selection rules of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, athletes who lose five consecutive international matches will lose their Olympic singles qualification. Although this provision does not explicitly refer to Wang Yidi, she is already a direct victim of the regulation. Although the Saudi Arabia Grand Slam is still nominally one of the trials, for Wang Yidi, her role may have changed from the main force to the marginal figure, which is undoubtedly a huge blow and challenge for the former champion.
The expectations and support of the fans
Despite all the difficulties, Wang Yidi still has many loyal supporters. They cheered her on on social media in the hope that she would regain her confidence and return to the top. The support of the fans undoubtedly brought a glimmer of hope and motivation to Wang Yidi, and also showed the power of humanity and emotion in sports.
Challenge and rebirth
In the face of major challenges in his career, Wang Yidi's every step has touched the hearts of countless table tennis lovers. From fight-out fame to possible marginalization, her story is about how top athletes face the highs and lows of their careers. No matter what capacity she will appear in the Paris Olympics in the future, her fighting spirit and hard work are worthy of the respect and learning of every table tennis fan.
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