In the fierce competition of table tennis, the Chinese national table tennis team dominates with its super strength and excellent performance. In this shining team, there is one athlete who has been praised for his unique skills and unwavering perseverance: Lin Gaoyuan, a veteran who has played for the Chinese national table tennis team for 15 years.
Lin Gaoyuan is no stranger to audiences who are familiar with table tennis. He has achieved great results on the international stage with his skill and performance. However, compared with other national table tennis celebrities, Lin Gaoyuan's career always seems to have a hint of regret. He has top-notch skills, but he has suffered setbacks at key moments and missed multiple chances to win the title. Looking back at Lin's career, it is not difficult to see that his mentality has always been a key factor in preventing him from achieving greater achievements. In matches, Lin often shows an astonishing level of skill, but when faced with pressure and challenges, his mentality fluctuates, leading to frequent mistakes. This mentality was particularly prominent in the men's singles final in Budapest 2022 and the Table Tennis World Cup. In the Budapest tournament, Lin Gaoyuan had an excellent start and won three games in a row. However, in the crucial fourth game, his mentality fluctuated, and he lost four games in a row before being reversed. This failure made Lin Gaoyuan feel lost and frustrated, and it also gave him a deeper understanding of his own mentality.
In the men's singles final of the Table Tennis World Cup, Lin Gaoyuan was once again plagued by mental problems. He won three games in a row with excellent play, but in the next four games, he failed to withstand the pressure and impact of Malone, and consecutive errors led to defeat. This defeat was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Lin Gaoyuan, and it also made him more deeply aware of the impact of mentality problems on the outcome of the match. Despite repeated setbacks in his career, Lin never gave up on his dreams and pursuits. He knows that he has the best skills and that if he can overcome his mentality, he can achieve more on the international stage. As a result, he's been trying to adjust his mentality and form and look forward to achieving his dream in the coming races. On this special day on April 30, Lin Gaoyuan ushered in the 15th anniversary of his entry into the national team. On this memorable occasion, he posted a testimonial on social media, expressing his determination and expectations for the future. He wrote, "The only certainty of life is an uncertain life." My dad once told me that if you stay in the national team for three years, it's good. Unexpectedly, the years flew by in a hurry, and five or three years and fifteen years passed...... From the front to the back is all variables, and from the back to the front is all definite. This passage not only shows Lin Gaoyuan's feelings for the past and expectations for the future, but also reflects his love and dedication to the sport of table tennis.
In his speech, Lin Gaoyuan elaborated on his future goals and plans, mentioning that he would prepare for the Paris Olympics wholeheartedly, even if he was a P card player, he would have a glimpse of the atmosphere of the Olympic Games. This determination and courage is touching and admirable. After all, for the 29-year-old veteran, it is not easy to persist to this stage, and the fighting spirit and confidence he maintains are even more valuable. Although Lin Gaoyuan has not won the singles world championship in his career, he has shown outstanding strength and talent in the 15-year history of national table tennis. He has won the respect and love of fans with his sweat and hard work, and has made significant contributions to the cause of Chinese table tennis. Regardless of whether Lin Gaoyuan can realize his dream or not, we should give our most sincere blessings and expectations. As a self-media blogger, I think Lin Gaoyuan's story is not only about table tennis, but also about perseverance, hard work and dreams. He told us with practical actions that as long as we have dreams, we must pursue them bravely, work hard, and move forward with perseverance even if there are many difficulties ahead. This spirit is worth learning and inheriting. At the same time, we look forward to seeing more outstanding players like Lin Gaoyuan in the international arena to create more brilliance for China's table tennis career in the future!