Chen Meng really won the game this time and lost the limelight! Just returned from the double championship at the Saudi Grand Slam, she should have added a sea of flowers on the red carpet, but she was greeted with doubts and indifferent eyes. This is not the plot of the movie, this is a real scene that happened in the table tennis world.
Think about it, what do you think it will be like for a double Grand Slam champion to come back? Gongs and drums, crowds of people? Wrong, Chen Meng's return is simply less concerned than the old Wang family cat next door who ran away. Among them, it has to be said that it is related to the fans of her teammates Wang Manyu and Sun Yingsha, who have quite limited acceptance of Chen Meng's victory.
These fans, on the one hand, are Wang Manyu's supporters, who have not yet come out of the defeat in the Olympic qualifiers, and the thorn in their hearts has not yet been pulled; On the other side, Sun Yingsha's fans always feel that Chen Meng's championship is lucky. Their attitude, like the spicy strips sold in the market, is packaged in attractive packaging, but the taste inside is not acceptable to everyone.
What's even more ironic is that even Zhang Yining "ignored" Chen Meng's existence in an interview. It's not just neglect, it's something that can be called turning a blind eye. You say, a Grand Slam double champion, don't even mention his own people, how can this be embarrassing?
During the game, the reaction of the spectators on the field was also unusually cold. When Chen Meng won the game, did you think it would be a tsunami of applause? No, more of a quiet whisper. Some fans even cried on the spot because of Sun Yingsha's defeat, and the atmosphere was so embarrassing that it could be described as "a needle can be heard".
The National Table Tennis and the Table Tennis Association saw that this trend was wrong, and they were also anxious, and hurriedly adjusted the Olympic selection strategy. New regulations have been introduced: 3,000 points will be deducted if you lose a foreign war, and the Olympic selection cycle will be extended for you. Isn't this the same as the feeling of suddenly announcing a water outage in the community and telling you "no hurry, we will extend the water supply time"?
Chen Meng didn't complain too much about this series of doubts and snubbing, and her response after the game was flat but domineering: "I care about the game, I don't care what others think." This is said with the demeanor of a general, but also a little lonely. After returning to Beijing, the kind of Guotai Min'an temperament she showed made people can't help but want to give her a "like"!
However, this series of events is not only a personal test for Chen Meng, but also a big test of the national table tennis team spirit and selection policy. In such controversies and wars, Chen Meng's status and image have undoubtedly been affected, but she still maintains her professionalism and calmness. This kind of tenacity and uncompromising attitude is exactly what a top athlete should be.
Through this chain of events, we can see that the road to sports is not always covered with red carpets. The bitterness and tears behind it, the misunderstanding and neglect of the public, are all challenges that every top athlete must face. Chen Meng's experience has taught us a profound inspiration, and she has responded to all doubts and challenges with her own strength and attitude.
As is often said in life, "gold always shines", and true strength and character can always be displayed at critical moments. Although Chen Meng may still be working hard for more recognition and respect, she has undoubtedly left her own unique mark on the international table tennis scene.
For national table tennis, this is also an opportunity for reflection and adjustment. How to create a more harmonious and supportive environment, and how to find a balance between competition and team spirit, is an issue that needs to be seriously considered in the future. It's not just about the success or failure of an athlete, it's about the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the whole team.
Conclusively, Chen Meng's story is not only a story about table tennis, but also a story about how to find oneself in the face of adversity and how to maintain tenacity in the face of pressure. Her experience has undoubtedly provided valuable experience and inspiration for all those who pursue their dreams.
In this complex and ever-changing world of sports, every champion has a story behind it. Chen Meng's story is one of the typical examples, reminding us that behind the glamorous and glamorous, there are countless days and nights of hard work and perseverance.