In May 2023, on the stage of the World Table Tennis Championships in Düsseldorf, a mixed doubles final attracted the attention of table tennis fans around the world.
China's Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha will take on the mysterious North Korean pair of Lee Jung-sik/Kim Jin-young in this matchup.
The North Korean duo reached the final as dark horses, rarely competing internationally, and their enigmatic style of play was intimidating to many of their opponents.
Before the game, the Chinese team suddenly learned a tricky news: Jin Qinying's backhand long rubber play is very similar to Luxembourg's Ni Xialian.
The long rubber style of play is the most taboo for the opponent to adapt in advance, and once the way of restraint is mastered, it will fall into a passive situation.
In order to win the championship, the Chinese team took the initiative to contact Ni Xialian, who was far away in Luxembourg;
Hopefully, the former Chinese player can lend a helping hand and help Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha prepare for the match.
On the other end of the phone, 61-year-old Ni Xialian listened to the request and agreed without any hesitation.
Although she is about to face her sparring partner Sun Yingsha in the women's singles match, Ni Xialian behaves calmly and calmly, regardless of personal gains and losses.
"I feel it is my responsibility to help the Chinese team," Ni said firmly, "and Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha are facing a very tricky pair of players who should not be underestimated.
As a long rubber player, I know how much trouble my style of play can cause my opponents.
It's an honour for me to be able to solve problems for the national team. "
These words are full of Ni Xialian's deep feelings for the motherland and the Chinese table tennis team.
She said frankly that without the cultivation of the motherland and the careful teaching of the Chinese team, she would not be where she is today.
Even though she has left her hometown, Ni Xialian is still grateful to her parent team and remembers the bits and pieces of training and playing together.
"I can have the opportunity to repay the motherland and the Chinese team, even if it is just to remove a little stumbling block on the way to winning the championship, I feel extremely happy and proud." Ni Xialian said sincerely.
On the training ground, she unreservedly imparted her experience, simulated the technical and tactical characteristics of Jin Qinying for Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha, and proposed nuanced countermeasures.
That ball, every point, condenses Ni Xialian's earnest entrustment to the juniors.
"Tomorrow, you have to be confident, believe in yourself and don't be intimidated by any difficulties.
I will be cheering for you from the stands and looking forward to the moment when you lift the trophy! When bidding farewell to Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha, Ni Xialian did not forget to send her most sincere blessings.
Her figure gradually disappeared at the door of the training hall, but that sincere heart warmed Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha's heart for a long time.
At 8:30 p.m. on May 7, a major war between China and North Korea was about to break out.
With the encouragement of Ni Xialian, Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha was invincible in the arena.
They responded calmly, defused the long glue weapon of the North Korean combination in a targeted manner, and continued to expand the score advantage with tacit cooperation and skillful technology.
"Come on! You guys are the best! Ni Xialian's cheering resounded throughout the arena, echoing the cheers of the audience.
She watched the tournament intently, and every point touched her heart.
At the final whistle, Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha defeated their opponents 4:1 and successfully lifted the mixed doubles championship trophy!
The two hugged each other excitedly, tears wetting each other's jerseys.
In the message of the flash, they did not forget to cast a grateful gaze to Ni Xialian.
Ni Xialian looked back with a smile, and tears appeared in the corners of her eyes.
Years ago, why didn't I grow up under the care of countless predecessors?
Now, I am so lucky and happy to be able to pass on this love and help my younger brothers and sisters to achieve honor!
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