Yesterday, with the successful conclusion of the departure ceremony of the Chinese table tennis team for the Paris Olympic Games, an exciting news came - Coach Qiu Yike will stay in the Olympic Village with the players. In previous Olympic Games, only head coaches such as Ma Lin and Wang Hao were eligible to live in the Olympic Village, while Qiu Yike previously had to live outside at his own expense. This change is not only a reflection of Coach Qiu's recognition, but also a direct proof of the importance that the Chinese table tennis team attaches to preparation.
Fans reacted enthusiastically to the news, saying that it could be the result of the efforts behind Chairman Liu Guoliang. In their opinion, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin are now burdened with more competition pressure, so with Qiu Yike's daily guidance, it will undoubtedly make them more relaxed in the game. Fans believe that the coach's personal guidance is crucial to the athlete's mental adjustment and technical adjustment.
Although Qiu Yike can now live in the Olympic Village, whether he can directly guide the competition depends on the final arrangement of the Olympic Organizing Committee. There are many similar examples in history, such as the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, Ma Lin once served as Chen Meng's off-field coach, although the head coach of the women's team at that time was Li Falcon. This historical precedent has fans looking forward to Qiu Yi's possible direct involvement in coaching during the game.
Qiu Yike is not only a skilled coach, but the mentoring relationship between him and Sun Yingsha has also attracted a lot of attention. Fans believe that Qiu Yike's character is closely related to the growth of players, and his influence on Sun Yingsha is far beyond the technical level. In the eyes of fans, the cooperation between the two is perfect, and they are a pair that will write history in the future. Their tacit cooperation is considered to be the key to the Chinese table tennis team's success in this Olympic Games.
Looking ahead to the upcoming matchups, Sun will face tough opponents, including Japan's Miu Hirano and teammate Chen Meng. In the Mixed Doubles, her main rivals will be Japan's Miwa Haramoto and Hina Hayata. The strength of these opponents makes preparation even more important, and Qiu Yike's participation has undoubtedly added confidence to the Chinese team.
In all the heated discussions, some fans also paid attention to Wang Manyu's situation. Unlike Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu doesn't seem to have received the same level of attention and support, which makes some fans feel unjust. They worry that this difference could affect Wang's mentality and performance. In this environment where aura and shadow coexist, how to maintain balance between athletes is also an important aspect for the coaching team to consider.
With the addition of Qiu Yike, the morale of the Chinese table tennis team has been significantly improved. Every Olympic Games is a severe test for athletes and coaching teams, and with a coach like Qiu Yike on the sidelines, Sun Yingsha and the rest of the team will undoubtedly be able to perform better in the competition.
Fans looked at Paris with great anticipation, hoping that the Chinese table tennis team could once again show its extraordinary strength and style on the world stage.