Ma Long missed the singles at the Paris Olympics, Wang Chuqin is three, who will win the championship?
The Chinese Table Tennis Association recently announced the list of participants in the table tennis event of the Paris Olympics, which aroused heated discussions among fans. One of the most talked about is the decision of two-time Olympic men's singles champion Ma Long to miss the singles event. This means that Ma Long will not be able to achieve his dream of winning three consecutive Olympic men's singles titles, and the last fight of his career will be lost.
Wang Chuqin, a 24-year-old young player, has qualified for the singles, doubles and mixed doubles events, and will participate in the Olympic Games in three events, becoming a new generation leader of national table tennis. This is undoubtedly an affirmation of Wang Chuqin's strength, and it is also the high hope that the national team has placed on him.
For Wang, this is a huge challenge. Singles has always been the highest temple of table tennis, and the competition is extremely fierce. Not only did he have to face some of the best players from around the world, but he also had to overcome a lot of pressure on a psychological level. He will take on the responsibility of continuing the glorious tradition of Chinese table tennis at the Olympic Games.
Judging from Wang Chuqin's performance in the past few years, he is fully qualified to become a new generation leader of national table tennis. In 2022, he defeated teammate Fan Zhendong in the men's singles final of the World Table Tennis Championships to win the first world championship of his career. Since then, he has made many achievements in international competitions and climbed to the top of the world rankings.
Wang Chuqin has an extraordinary tenacious fighting spirit. He grew up in a poor family and studied in a rural primary school. At that time, the school did not even have a professional table tennis hall, so he could only practice on the playground. But he never gave up the pursuit of his table tennis dream, and relied on tenacious perseverance to get to where he is today.
Some fans commented that Wang Chuqin played three games, and the pressure was conceivable. But I think it's the best chance to test whether he's really a leader. Once he achieves good results in the Paris Olympics, he will completely clear up the doubts and truly become a new generation leader of national table tennis.
In addition to Wang Chuqin, the lineup sent by the national table tennis this time is also full of expectations. For example, Fan Zhendong, who won the men's singles ticket with Wang Chuqin, has repeatedly played against veterans such as Ma Long and Zhang Jike in the international arena in recent years, and he is already a well-deserved brother. Whether he can defend the dominance of national table tennis in the men's singles event at this Olympics is worth looking forward to.
Sun Yingsha in the women's singles event is undoubtedly the favorite to win gold. As the women's singles champion of the Tokyo Olympics, she will partner with Wang Chuqin in the mixed doubles event, and it will be interesting to see whether the two can continue the tradition of national table tennis in the doubles event.
Although Ma Long's absence from the singles event makes people sigh, the lineup sent by the national table tennis this time is still strong. The replacement of the old and the new is underway, and opportunities and challenges coexist. It is believed that under the careful training of the national team, Wang Chuqin and other new generations will be able to successfully take over the banner of national table tennis and be brilliant in the Paris Olympics.
The lineup sent by the national table tennis this time is undoubtedly an "iron-clad" team with strong strength. The replacement of the old and the new is underway, and opportunities and challenges coexist.
From the perspective of the men's singles event, although Ma Long missed the competition, the strength of the young pair of Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong should not be underestimated. The two have made many miraculous achievements in international competitions in the past few years, and they are already well-deserved first and second brothers. Whether they can extend the dominance of national table tennis in this event in this Olympic Games will be the biggest attraction of the audience.
Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong have obvious differences in playing style and style. Wang Chuqin's playing style is relatively steady and he is good at controlling the rhythm on the court; Fan Zhendong, on the other hand, pays more attention to offense and has a lot of changes in the ball. This difference could cause some problems for their opponents at the Olympics.
On the other hand, Sun Yingsha in the women's singles event is undoubtedly the favorite to win gold. As the defending champion of the Tokyo Olympics, she will partner Wang Chuqin in the mixed doubles event. The two have a tacit understanding and have won many awards in recent international competitions, and their strength should not be underestimated.
The Women's Singles event is equally competitive. In addition to Sun Yingsha, other countries have also sent strong players, such as Japan's Misei Ito, Singapore's Yu Xiaozhi, etc., are all favorites to win the championship. Sun Yingsha has a long way to go if she wants to defend her title successfully.
The national table tennis will also strive to defend the title in the team event this time. According to the regulations, Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong and Sun Yingsha will automatically qualify for the men's and women's teams. Although the lineup is still strong, the strength of other countries' teams is also improving, impacting the monopoly of national table tennis in this project.
Although the lineup sent by the national table tennis this time has undergone some changes, it still has many powerful players and is strong. The replacement of the old and the new is underway, opportunities and challenges coexist, let us wait and see what kind of brilliant results the national table tennis will create in this Olympic Games.
Regarding the lineup announced by the national table tennis this time, experts and fans have also expressed their positions.
Some experts believe that although Ma Long's absence from the singles event is a sigh, it is a reasonable decision. Ma Long is old and in a state that is not as good as before, maybe it's time for the younger generation to take over the banner of national table tennis.
"Ma Long has been working hard in the table tennis arena for many years and has won countless honors for the country. Now that he is 35 years old, his physical function has begun to decline, and the singles event is too much for his physical exertion. A national team coach who did not want to be named said, "Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong are both in their playing years, and it's time to hand over the heavy responsibility to them." ＂
Some fans also expressed dissatisfaction with Ma Long's failure to participate in the singles event. They believe that Malone is still in good form recently, and won the World Cup last year. is fully capable of hitting the Olympic men's singles triple title.
"When Ma Long won the men's singles title at the Tokyo Olympics, he was not young. It's only three years longer than then, and the state should still be there. A self-proclaimed "dragon fan" said, "He should be given one last chance to make his dream of a triple men's singles title come true." ＂
Wang Chuqin's three-time participation in this Olympic Games has also attracted widespread attention. Some experts believe that this is a huge pressure for Wang Chuqin, but it is also a great opportunity.
"Wang Chuqin is now at the peak of his career, if he can achieve good results in the three events of the Olympic Games, he will completely clear up the doubts and become the real leader of the new generation of national table tennis. Mr. Zhang, a veteran sports commentator, said, "He has to be fully prepared, the schedule of the three events is very intensive, and the physical and mental quality are major tests." ＂
Another fan expressed doubts about whether Wang Chuqin could win the championship in all three events. "The singles event is already difficult, and with the addition of doubles and mixed doubles, Wang Chuqin is afraid that he will lose sight of one or the other. One netizen said, "But as long as he wins a singles championship, it's already amazing." ＂
Experts and fans have their own opinions on the lineup of national table tennis this time. Some felt that this was reasonable, while others questioned some of the decisions. They all have high expectations for the performance of the national table tennis in this Olympic Games, and look forward to the national table tennis continuing its brilliant achievements in the Olympic Games.