In the international table tennis competition, Chen Meng, with her outstanding strength and fearless spirit, won the women's singles and women's doubles championships in the just-concluded Saudi Arabia Grand Slam tournament. While the Shandong native was only behind Wang, who won three titles, Chen's efforts didn't seem to earn the recognition they deserved. Wang's supporters questioned her unfair competition for Olympic qualification, while Sun's fans accused her victory of being a fluke. In an interview, Zhang Yining praised the performances of Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu, but turned a blind eye to Chen Meng's achievements, adding to her predicament.
Chen Meng, who should have been a hero of national table tennis, won the gold medal in women's singles and women's team at the Tokyo Olympics, and should be loved and respected by fans. However, after the victory in Saudi Arabia, she felt a cold reception, especially at the game site, when she won the championship, there were few cheers, and there was almost silence in the audience, while Sun Yingsha's defeat made many fans cry, and more extreme fans questioned her victory on the spot.
The fans' preference for Sun Yingsha is understandable, but Chen Meng, as a member of the national table tennis, should also be supported rather than treated differently. Wang Manyu failed to qualify for the Olympic Women's Singles, and the dissatisfaction of her fans also turned to Chen Meng, but in the final analysis, the rules of the competition are set by the national table tennis and should not be personally responsible.
While Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu may be more favored by Zhang Yining in terms of technique and style, Chen Meng not only proved her ability in Saudi Arabia, but also earned Olympic singles qualification and deserved the respect she deserves. When she arrived at the Beijing airport, she maintained her calm and dignity in the face of various voices, showing the demeanor of a champion. Chen Meng's perseverance and low-key style should be regarded as the pride of national table tennis.