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In 2024, the drums of war for the Saudi Grand Slam tournament are about to beat, attracting the attention of table tennis enthusiasts around the world.
For the Chinese national table tennis team, this is not only an ordinary event, but also a key battle for their preparation for the Paris Olympics, and its importance is self-evident.
From May 1 to 11, a thrilling ping-pong battle will be staged on Saudi soil. This is like a war without gunpowder, where the national table tennis players will sweat and work hard.
And this event is like a key to open the door to glory, which is related to the rich prize money, international ranking points, and even more to the Olympic selection of the Chinese table tennis team.
On the afternoon of May 2, the draw ceremony for the main competition was even more exciting. The national table tennis is expected to embark on the journey on May 1 to that challenging land.
When the competition is over, the list of participants for the Paris Olympics will be announced like a bright star. Among them, the battle between Chen Meng and Wang Manyu for singles qualifications is undoubtedly the most thrilling scene.
They are like two sturdy horses, fighting for the only ticket in the arena, and who can have the last laugh has become the focus of attention.
Not to mention that there is a time difference of several hours between Saudi Arabia and Beijing, which also makes some games have to make fans stay up late to watch the game.
The men's and women's singles finals are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Beijing time on May 11, just at the end of the make-up class, so that everyone can enjoy this table tennis feast.
In the camp of national table tennis, there are several players who are as eye-catching as bright stars. The first to bear the brunt is Chen Meng and Wang Manyu.
Sun Yingsha is far ahead in the Olympic selection points, and even if she is eliminated in the first round of this competition, or even loses the foreign battle, she will definitely qualify for the singles in Paris.
Chen Meng and Wang Manyu fought to the death for another singles qualification, and until the last minute, no one could say who would win.
Chen Meng has put a lot of effort into preparing for this Grand Slam. She's been keen to work on her physical strength, and it's a challenge for the 30-year-old to fight on two fronts.
This will not only test her physical strength, but may also have an impact on her singles form. However, if you have enough energy, you can minimize its effects.
Not only that, but she also worked hard to complete her daily training, often finishing at 7:30 p.m., which is a very moving spirit.
still remembers her sentence "My time is coming" at the Tokyo Olympics, which caused a lot of controversy. But if she can win the gold again at the Paris Olympics, I believe she will win more support and applause.
As for Wang Manyu, her recent form can be described as extraordinary, reaching the finals in three consecutive tournaments. As long as she doesn't beat Chen Meng in this tournament and doesn't lose to the outside world, then she can hopefully lock in another singles qualification.
Of course, the premise is that the national table tennis coaching team acts in full accordance with the selection rules. However, if the coaching team takes into account other factors, even if Chen Meng's points are lower than Wang Manyu's, it is still possible to qualify for singles.
So, what are the important considerations? Psychological quality is undoubtedly one of them. In major competitions, the importance of mental quality is self-evident.
The reason why Zhang Jike was able to achieve the Grand Slam so quickly relied on his excellent psychological quality, and he was always able to play at an excellent level in the competition. Wang Manyu's loss to Sun Yingsha in the Macau World Cup was largely due to a fluctuation in her mentality.
Judging from the state of the game, she is obviously more in shape than Sun Yingsha, but Sun Yingsha has a "big heart", can face the audience directly, and is not soft when she is behind, which are the key factors for her to win.
If the coaching staff thought that the two of them would meet again in the Olympic singles final, no matter who lost, they would be in a low mood, but all this is just speculation, and the final result will depend on the decision of the coaching staff.
In addition, there is another player that cannot be ignored, and that is Fan Zhendong. He has not won the championship for 9 months, and this state is not good news for the national table tennis team to win the championship in the Olympic Games.
Fan Zhendong also posted on social media to encourage himself, and the song he shared seemed to be cheering for his next game. He knows he's not in good shape at the moment and desperately needs a championship to boost his morale.
And Wang Chuqin, who was beaten 4-0 by Ma Long at the Macau World Cup, is also desperately in need of a title to prove himself. He is eager to win the championship, and if Fan Zhendong wants to win the championship, I am afraid he has to pass Wang Chuqin first!
The main forces of national table tennis, such as Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, etc., have embarked on the journey, they are like warriors on the march, with firm belief and determination to win.
In the women's singles event, the "six golden flowers" Sun Yingsha, Wang Yidi, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu, Chen Xingtong, and Qian Tianyi will compete on the court.
Sun Yingsha, the high-profile player, touches the hearts of fans every time she performs, while Wang Manyu and Chen Meng are facing a "life-and-death battle", and their points and rankings will directly affect the attribution of Olympic qualification.
In this competition, not losing a foreign war has become a crucial premise, like a red line that cannot be crossed. In men's singles, Fan Zhendong, Wang Chuqin and others will also go all out for honor and points.
Fan Zhendong, the leader of national table tennis, is eager to find his form in this Grand Slam and return to the top. He is like a warrior lost in the darkness, trying to find an exit to the light.
The rich prize money, world volleyball points and Olympic selection points set by the event are like a shining treasure, attracting players to fight for it.
The glory of the champion is not only the generous bonus, but also the huge temptation of 2000 points for the world ranking and 5000 points for the selection.
The runner-up is not only rewarded with a considerable amount of prize money, but also with a precious reward of 1,400 points in the world ranking and 2,900 points in the selection points, and the players who enter the semi-finals can also get good rewards, all of which make this event full of suspense and attractiveness.
The test for the players is also huge. In this fierce competition, both physical and mental state will be severely challenged.
Chen Meng and Wang Manyu will need to find a balance and stay in top shape in the fierce singles matchup, while players such as Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong will need to show strong mental quality and superb technique against the world's top players.
The coaching team's tactical arrangement and immediate adjustment will also be the key factor that will determine the outcome of the game. This Saudi Grand Slam tournament is not only a table tennis match, but also a journey of dreams and glory.
Here, every player will fight for their dreams and the honor of the country. This is like a big drama of life, full of joys and sorrows, but also full of hopes and challenges.
One minute on stage, ten years off stage. Every wonderful performance of the national table tennis athletes on the field is inseparable from their hard training and hard work on weekdays.
In this event, we look forward to seeing Sun Yingsha's smart figure, looking forward to seeing Wang Manyu's perseverance, looking forward to seeing Chen Meng's calm atmosphere, and looking forward to seeing Fan Zhendong's kingly demeanor.
Looking forward to the wonderful performance of the national table tennis athletes in the Saudi Grand Slam tournament, and looking forward to their strength and hard work to bring us more surprises and touches.
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