Chen Xingtong, the rising star of national table tennis, won the women's singles crown of Taiyuan Station with an outstanding performance the day after her 27th birthday, presenting herself with a perfect birthday gift.
Not only does she perform well on the field, but she also has sweet love and the love of the people around her in life, exuding a unique feminine charm.
Throughout her upbringing and career, there are three men who have always been hard to ignore: her physical education teacher, her father, rival Moregard, and teammate Zhou Qihao.
How much influence did they have on Chen Xingtong? What's the story between them?
All this makes people wonder, what made Chen Xingtong a lucky person in the national table tennis team?
National table tennis player Chen Xingtong, a rising star in the table tennis world, has three men on her growth path, which has a profound impact on her. Today, let's talk about these three men who are closely connected to Chen Xingtong and explore how they have influenced her table tennis career.
Let's start with Chen Xingtong's physical education teacher father. Dad Chen is not only her enlightenment coach, but also a staunch supporter of her table tennis journey.
Since childhood, Chen Xingtong has been in contact with table tennis under the guidance of her father, and the small white ball has become her closest playmate in childhood. According to Chen Xingtong's own recollections, her father was very strict with her, and every action and every shot required precision in place.
It was under such strict training that Chen Xingtong practiced solid basic skills, which laid a solid foundation for her future glory. Whenever she recalls the scene when her father accompanied her to practice when she was a child, Chen Xingtong's eyes are always full of gratitude and respect.
When it comes to Chen Xingtong's competitive career, we have to mention her opponent, Sweden's Moregard. The young Swede has made a name for himself on the international stage in recent years, and his many encounters with Chen Xingtong have attracted the attention of countless fans. The duel between the two is always full of suspense and passion.
Especially in the tournament one year, Chen Xingtong and Moregard met in the final, and that match can be described as thrilling. Chen Xingtong chased a few points in a row when he was behind, and finally reversed to win the championship, which made the audience enthusiastic.
Although Moregard lost the match, he also showed good quality and potential. This match not only made Chen Xingtong's fame, but also allowed Moregard to win more attention in the international table tennis arena.
Let's talk about Zhou Qihao, the relationship between this national table tennis teammate and Chen Xingtong can be described as a teacher and friend. Zhou Qihao has rich experience and has achieved good results in many international competitions. He often gave Chen Xingtong valuable advice and guidance during training, helping her to continuously improve her technical level.
The two encourage and support each other in training and competitions, and make progress together. Once, Chen Xingtong encountered difficulties in the competition, and it was Zhou Qihao's encouragement and guidance that allowed her to regain her form and finally win the competition. This experience made Chen Xingtong cherish the friendship with Zhou Qihao even more, and also made her more determined on the road of table tennis.
Chen Xingtong's road to table tennis is not smooth, but with her love for this sport and unremitting efforts, she has come to this day step by step.
On May 27, 1997, Chen Xingtong was born in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, in an ordinary teacher's family. Her father, Chen Junjiao, is a table tennis enthusiast, and when his daughter was 4 years old, he accidentally discovered Xiao Xingtong's talent. At that time, Chen Junjiao formed a table tennis team at the school, but the children's performance was not satisfactory.
By chance, he called his daughter, who was playing on the side, to go up and practice her hands, but he didn't expect Xiao Xingtong's performance to be even better than those teenage brothers and sisters. This scene surprised Chen Junjiao and made him see the potential in his daughter.
As a result, Chen Junjiao and his wife decided to fully support their daughter to take the road of table tennis. They chose a professional table tennis school for Chen Xingtong and let her receive systematic training. At Shenyang Sports School, Chen Xingtong met Yang Shenli, the enlightenment coach of Olympic champion Ma Lin, and the cultivation and guidance of this famous teacher played a vital role in her growth.
Although neither of his parents is a sports professional, their support and encouragement for Chen Xingtong has never changed. They not only pay attention to their daughter's achievements in competitions, but also focus on developing her ability and willpower. With the warmth and support of his family, Chen Xingtong gradually emerged.
In 2007, Chen Xingtong officially entered the Liaoning Provincial Table Tennis Team and began her career. After several years of training and hard work, she stood out in the 2013 provincial exchange trials and was selected for the national team with an excellent result of first place. At this moment, she is one step closer to her dream.
The competition for the national team is brutal. In the following four years, Chen Xingtong failed to gain a firm foothold in national table tennis. She had lost to Wang Manyu and Sun Yingsha, who were younger than herself, which made her future full of challenges and uncertainties. But Chen Xingtong did not give up, she insisted on training and constantly improving herself.
Finally, in 2017, Chen Xingtong ushered in his own explosive period. She won the Women's Singles title at the Hungarian Open, then won four world titles – Miu Hirano, Chen Meng, Zhu Yuling and Ding Ning – at the Swedish Open. At this moment, she proved her worth with her strength.
The victory in Sweden allowed Chen Xingtong to regain her self-confidence, and also made her position in the national table tennis gradually stable. In 2018, she was successfully selected into the main list of the Chinese team's World Cup women's team, and won glory for the country with her teammates. Although she also experienced a low period of being squeezed out of the main squad in the process, she never gave up the pursuit of her dream.
In recent years, Chen Xingtong's results have become more and more consistent, and she has repeatedly achieved great results in major competitions. Not only did he perform well in the team competition, but he also won many championships in the singles competition. Her skills are becoming more and more comprehensive, and her mentality is becoming more and more mature. This rising star of national table tennis who came out of an ordinary family is writing his own brilliant chapter with his own strength and sweat.
In the recently concluded WTT Taiyuan Challenger, Chen Xingtong once again showed her strength. In the women's singles final, she had a fierce battle with teammate Wang Yidi. After seven rounds of fierce battles, Chen Xingtong finally defeated his opponent with a score of 4-3 and successfully reached the top. The bout not only showcased her technical prowess, but also highlighted her tenacity and never-give-up spirit.
The cultivation and teaching of her father, a physical education teacher, the fierce confrontation with Moregard and the deep friendship with Zhou Qihao are all valuable assets on her growth path. We believe that in the days to come, Chen Xingtong will continue to write his own brilliant chapter.
Of course, in addition to these three men, Chen Xingtong has many other important people and events in his table tennis career. Like her coaching staff, her teammates, and the fans who support her.
Each and every one of them has left a deep mark on her growth path. But today, we have chosen these three representative men to tell their stories, hoping to give everyone a more comprehensive understanding of Chen Xingtong and her table tennis world.
Today, Chen Xingtong has become a leader in national table tennis, and every time she competes, she touches the hearts of countless fans. We look forward to her continuing to achieve great results in the future and win glory for her country! At the same time, we also hope that her story can inspire more young people to bravely pursue their dreams, brave the difficulties and move forward!