Liang Jingkun lost 2-3, and his mentality exploded 1-7 in the decisive game, and he was angry with the coach
As soon as the battle for Saudi Arabia in the Grand Slam tournament began, there was a muffled sound in the national table tennis camp, and Liang Jingkun, the "absolute main force" of national table tennis, became the first national player to pack home. In this sweaty game, Liang Jingkun faced Iran's Alamiyan and lost with a score of 2-3, and the dilemma of 1-7 in the deciding game dragged his state to pieces, and coach Zhiqiang was so angry that he scratched his head on the sidelines.
Liang Jingkun is known as the absolute main force of national table tennis, but he played like a roller coaster in this game, and the start was not bad, winning the first game 14-12. However, it wasn't long before he began to make mistakes, serving and pulling down the net one after another, looking like he was out of shape. In the second game against Alameyan, his mentality was clearly broken, and he eventually lost 6-11.
In the third game, Liang Jingkun regained some form and led Alamyan again 11-8. However, the good times did not last long, and in the fourth game he fell into confusion again and lost 9-11. The key points were not grasped, and they slipped all the way after being tied 9-9. In the past, he was extremely capable of key balls, and this time he seemed powerless, and coach Zhiqiang shook his head as he watched from the sidelines. At this time, Liang Jingkun seemed to be absent-minded and didn't know how to grasp the rhythm of the game.
The deciding game was even more terrifying, Liang Jingkun came up and lost 4 points in a row, falling behind 1-5, so angry that the coach Zhiqiang on the sidelines was so angry that he simply closed his eyes and stopped looking. Immediately afterwards, Liang Jingkun lost 2 points in a row, and was pulled to 1-7 by the opponent, at this time, his mentality was completely exploded, and he was in no state, so he could only watch his opponent Alamiyan break through all the way, and finally won the tiebreaker with a score of 11-5, 3-2 to kill Liang Jingkun.
After the game, there were complaints on social media about Liang Jingkun's performance. You know, he finally adjusted his condition before he stepped on the field, but he didn't expect to be cool so soon. As one of the main forces of national table tennis, Liang Jingkun's performance in this competition was really disappointing. Being sent home without even completing a round was clearly not enough to keep him on the Olympic squad.
The coaching staff has not been idle, and Liang's performance has clearly caused them concern. The pre-Olympic Grand Slam tournament is regarded as an important selection opportunity, and the national table tennis coaching staff obviously cannot tolerate any player who has been in the first round of the tournament to participate in the Olympic competition. Although Alameyan's strength should not be underestimated, Liang Jingkun, as the "absolute main force of national table tennis", this collapse makes people worry about his Olympic prospects.
After this game, Liang Jingkun's state and mentality have become a hot topic in the national table tennis team. Coach Zhiqiang also had to think about the next adjustment strategy. After all, in the Olympic Games, in order to successfully win the championship, you need not only strong strength, but also a stable mental state. If Liang Jingkun can't quickly adjust his mentality in the next games, I am afraid that it will be difficult to even retain his Olympic qualification.
It is worth noting that the performance of other athletes in the national table tennis in this Saudi Grand Slam is generally strong, but Liang Jingkun has become the first person to go home in the national table tennis. This defeat not only means his personal regret, but also a wake-up call for the entire national table tennis. At the critical moment when the Olympic Games are approaching, how to stabilize the mentality and adjust the state has become a challenge that every national table tennis player must face.
Some people say that Liang's mentality explosion stems from his high expectations of himself, but on the court, only by staying calm and focused can he win. I don't know if Liang Jingkun can still learn from this fiasco and find a way to adjust his mentality and be fully prepared for the next game. We can only hope that this "absolute main force of national table tennis" can live up to expectations and rise again in the arena, let's wait and see.
Do you think Liang's mentality was the main reason for his fiasco?
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When selecting Olympians, should the national table tennis consider more about the psychological quality of athletes?
Every athlete has ups and downs, but it takes a big heart at critical moments. Here, I look forward to you sharing your views, let us cheer for Liang Jingkun, and cheer for the future victory of national table tennis!