In the semi-finals of the World Cup in Macau, Chen Meng performed well against teammate Sun Yingsha, but finally lost 2-4 and unfortunately stopped in the semi-finals. The defeat not only prevented her from continuing to compete for the gold medal, but also adversely affected her singles qualification for the Paris Olympics, leaving her trailing Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu in the Olympic standings.
Despite the challenges and setbacks of the World Cup singles, the 30-year-old Chen Meng did not give up. She posted an inspirational message on social media: "Try to be a better version of yourself!" and shared two photos: one of her preparing for the Paris Olympics and the other of a selfie after training in the evening, in which she gave herself a thumbs up with a smile and confidence, showing perseverance and unwavering confidence in the future.
Fans have left messages of support for Chen Meng, believing that no matter whether she can qualify for the singles of the Paris Olympics or not, she will play a key role as the leader of national table tennis. They are also looking forward to her success in the upcoming Grand Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia and prove her worth again.
At the Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, Chen Meng will face a double challenge, not only in the singles event, but also in the women's doubles with Wang Manyu. Liu Guoliang, chairman of the national table tennis team, and Li Falcon, head coach of the national table tennis team, both emphasized the importance of this competition, believing that it will directly affect the list of participants for the Paris Olympics.
Facing the upcoming Saudi Grand Slam, Chen Meng needs to let go of his psychological burden, adjust his state, and go all out. We look forward to her showcasing her skills and style in the competition and proving to the world that she is not only capable of competing on the international stage, but also capable of challenging for Olympic gold medals." Chen Meng, fight for your dreams, come on!