The lineup of the national table tennis for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been confirmed, and the list of main players is as expected, but the selection of P card (substitute) players has set off a controversy. Lin Shidong was not selected as scheduled, but Liang Jingkun was selected, which aroused widespread attention and discussion.
Lin Shidong's disadvantages are obvious, and the main problem is his lack of experience and results in competitions. It's not just a statistic, it's been a whole of his career. Every athlete knows that tournament experience is an invaluable asset, not just about the application of technique and tactics, but also about the ability to cope with pressure and uncertainty.
Lin Shidong's situation is lacking in this regard, especially in key tournaments such as the World Table Tennis Championships. For him, it's not just a game, it's an opportunity to prove to himself and a moment to show the national team coaching staff what he's capable of. However, each defeat was like a thorn in his heart, making him even more anxious and uneasy.
In the national table tennis system, winning the Olympic championship is the absolute primary goal. There is no doubt about that. However, this strong desire to win has also led them to favor experienced and high-achieving players over young rookies. This is undoubtedly a disadvantage for Lin Shidong, as he has yet to prove his strength and value in international competitions.
This disadvantage did not develop overnight, but gradually accumulated over the course of his career. Every setback was like a boulder that weighed on his heart, making him feel even more heavy and helpless. He trains hard and tries to improve his skills, but he always feels overwhelmed and helpless against the top international players.
For Lin Shidong, the current situation is not optimistic. He knows where his weaknesses are, but he can't change them easily. He needs more opportunities, more time to prove his worth, but it all depends on the decision of the national team coaching staff. He could only work silently and wait for the opportunity to come.
On the other hand, considering the importance of doubles in the Olympic team event, Liang Jingkun has cooperated with the main players for a long time, and their tacit cooperation has been highly recognized by the national team coaching staff. In the past games, they have shown a strong sense of teamwork and tactical coordination, and have become an integral part of the national team.
On this issue, netizens have also expressed their opinions. Some people believe that Liang Jingkun's choice is very wise, because his cooperation with the main players has been running in for a long time, and he can better adapt to the tense atmosphere of the Olympic team competition, bringing greater stability and confidence to the national team.
"I think Liang Jingkun is a good choice, after all, he has been working with the main players for a longer time, and the tacit understanding is definitely higher than Lin Shidong." Netizen Xiao Ming commented on the forum.
However, there are also some netizens who have different opinions on this. They believe that although Lin Shidong lacks experience, it is precisely because he is young and energetic that he can bring new vitality and potential to the national team. "Lin Shidong may be inexperienced, but it is precisely because of his youth and vitality that he is more likely to burst out with amazing combat effectiveness at critical moments and bring unexpected surprises to the national team." Netizen Xiaohong left a message on social media.
These different voices reflect the keen interest and discussion about the selection of national team players. Among the many voices, the national team coaching staff finally made their own decision and chose Liang Jingkun as a P card player, hoping that he can show his best form in the Olympics and strive for better results for the national team.
Liang Jingkun occasionally plays some good balls, but he also loses a lot of games that should not be lost, which has attracted the attention and concern of many fans. In his matches, there are often technical mistakes and lack of control of the situation, which brings a certain uncertainty to his performance in international competitions.
In response to Liang Jingkun's technical problems, some netizens expressed their opinions. It has been suggested that he has some problems with the rationality of his handling of the ball, often making risky moves that lead to an increase in turnovers. "I think Liang's skills need to be improved, and he often makes some unnecessary risk-taking moves, which leads to an increase in mistakes, which is the main reason for his inconsistent performance." Netizen Xiao Wang commented on Weibo.
In addition, Liang's forehand adjustment and situation control have also been questioned. "I think Liang Jingkun still has some problems with his forehand technique, sometimes he plays well, but sometimes he makes mistakes, which may be related to his lack of control of the situation." Netizen Xiao Li mentioned it when chatting with friends in the group.
Although Liang already has the technical ability to compete with the world's top players, he still needs more improvement and training. "Liang Jingkun is already very good in terms of technique, but he still has a lot of room for improvement, and I hope he can seize the opportunity to improve more in the actual combat of international competitions." Netizen Xiao Zhang left a message on the forum.
Lin Shidong's development opportunities are also worth paying attention to. He had relatively few opportunities in the past and his development was limited. Compared with young foreign players, his pace of development seems to be relatively slow. This also raised questions about whether the national table tennis is too conservative in the selection of talents.
I hope that Lin Shidong can get more opportunities in the future, show his strength, and take on the heavy responsibility of the team. The ups and downs of the national table tennis player election also remind us of the cruelty and uncertainty of competitive sports, and we need more opportunities and time to prove our worth.