The earth-shattering drama of table tennis is staged! A new star was born, and the national table tennis mixed doubles finally fulfilled the gold medal dream. But did you notice the change in the expression of the decorated veteran on the sidelines? From crying bitterly in the past to smiling now, what is the mystery behind this? Let's unveil this ping pong legend that spans time and space!
National Table Tennis Mixed Doubles: From regret to dream
The national table tennis mixed doubles project has finally ushered in a major breakthrough! Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, the "post-00" combination, won the gold medal in the Olympic arena, breaking the "curse" of national table tennis in this event in one fell swoop.
This is not just a simple story of winning the championship, but also a legend of inheritance, perseverance and breakthrough.
Let's take a closer look at this ups and downs of the table tennis past and see what kind of story is hidden behind this gold medal.
Liu Shiwen: From tearful eyes to laughter
Liu Shiwen, this name is thunderous in the table tennis world. She is a world champion, an Olympic champion, and an idol in the hearts of countless teenagers.
But there is one regret that has haunted her in her illustrious career: the Olympic mixed doubles gold medal.
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics should have been a stage for Liu Shiwen to realize her dream. She and her partner Xu Xin went all the way to the finals. The whole country is looking forward to them adding another gold medal to the Chinese table tennis team.
However, fate seems to have played a joke on them.
Tokyo Olympics: That heartbreaking night
In the final, Liu Shiwen/Xu Xin encountered fierce rivals - Mizutani Hayabusa/Ito Misei of Japan. The game was extremely fierce, and the two sides went back and forth, which was a visual feast.
It's a pity that in the end, the Liu Shiwen/Xu Xin combination still lost and missed the gold medal.
When the referee announced the results of the game, Liu Shiwen could no longer control her emotions. She crouched on the ground, tears raining down.
At that moment, she was not only crying for herself, but also for the entire Chinese table tennis team.
At the press conference after the game, Liu Shiwen choked up and said: > "I'm sorry, we disappointed everyone. "
This sentence broke the hearts of many fans. No one will blame her, on the contrary, everyone feels sorry for her.
Jedi Rebirth: Liu Shiwen's "counterattack" road
However, the truly strong are never defeated by setbacks. After the defeat, Liu Shiwen did not sink there.
She chose another way to respond to this regret - to fully support and nurture the next generation.
In the subsequent closed training camp, Liu Shiwen took the initiative to serve as a sparring partner, providing valuable experience and advice to the young players.
Her selfless dedication is the key to the longevity of the Chinese table tennis team.
Rising Stars: Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin's "Wang Bang" combination
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is another Olympic Games. This time, China sent the "post-00" pair Sun Yingsha/Wang Chuqin to compete in the mixed doubles event.
They are young, energetic, well-rounded and have high expectations.
After the start of the competition, the Sun Yingsha/Wang Chuqin combination performed well, passing all the way to the finals.
In the final, they faced a strong opponent. But this time, they lived up to the expectations of their countrymen.
Gold medal moment: write a new history for national table tennis
After fierce competition, Sun Yingsha/Wang Chuqin defeated their opponents with a score of 4:2 and successfully won the gold medal!
This is the first gold medal of the Chinese team in the mixed doubles event at the Olympic Games, which is of great significance.
When Sun Yingsha/Wang Chuqin stood on the top podium, the audience was boiling.
At this time, the camera was given to Liu Shiwen on the sidelines. I saw her stand up excitedly, applaud warmly, and her face was full of heartfelt smiles.
This scene moved countless audiences. Three years ago, she was still crying about the loss, but now she is crying with joy for the success of her juniors.
This kind of emotional resonance across time and space is the best interpretation of sportsmanship.
Inheritance and transcendence: the best footnote to the spirit of national table tennis
After the game, Liu Shiwen found Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin for the first time and gave warm congratulations. She hugged the two young men tightly, as if to say, >, "You have done what I have not been able to accomplish." "
This gold medal is not only the victory of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, but also the victory of the entire Chinese table tennis team.
It embodies the hard work and sweat of several generations of national table tennis players, and carries the dreams and expectations of countless people.
For Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, the gold medal means responsibility and glory. As Wang Chuqin said: > "This is a gold medal to be defended with your life." "
And Sun Yingsha said: > "We finally won the battle to turn around. "
The numbers speak: the hard core behind the gold medal
Judging from the data, the weight of this gold medal is even more self-evident. Since the table tennis event entered the Olympic Games, the Chinese team has repeatedly achieved good results in singles and team events, but the mixed doubles event has always been a shortcoming.
Now, this shortcoming has finally been filled, and the dominance of Chinese table tennis is more comprehensive.
The total number of gold medals won by the Chinese table tennis team in this Olympic Games has reached an astonishing five, of which the mixed doubles event has achieved a breakthrough for the first time.
This data fully proves the comprehensive strength and comprehensiveness of Chinese table tennis.
Table tennis love across time and space
What's even more touching is the interaction between Liu Shiwen and Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin. This kind of support and inheritance across ages is one of the secrets of Chinese table tennis to maintain its leading position in the world for a long time.
Although Liu Shiwen failed to make up for her regrets on the field in person, she set an example for future generations through her actions.
Her perseverance and dedication have undoubtedly inspired a new generation of athletes to keep moving forward.
A new chapter in table tennis: the future can be expected
This story tells us that in competitive sports, victory and defeat are only temporary, and the inheritance of the spirit is eternal.
Whether it is Liu Shiwen's regret and dedication, or Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin's championship and glory, they will become the precious spiritual wealth of Chinese table tennis.
In the future, we have reason to believe that Chinese table tennis will continue to carry forward this spirit and create more miracles on the world stage.
Every generation of athletes is striving for the same dream, and this is the most moving thing about Chinese table tennis.
Conclusion: The infinite possibilities behind the gold medal
Behind this gold medal, there are too many stories hidden. It is not just a piece of metal, but also carries the dreams and persistence of generations.
From Liu Shiwen to Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, we have seen the inheritance and development of Chinese table tennis.
So, does this victory mean that Chinese table tennis has completely dominated the mixed doubles event? How will other countries respond?
Will we ever see such a spectacular performance at the Olympics in the future?
The answers to these questions may only be given in time. But what is certain is that the Chinese table tennis team will continue to meet every challenge with the fullest enthusiasm and the most tenacious will.
Let us look forward to the next Olympic Games, the Chinese table tennis team can create more brilliance and win more honors for the motherland!
The story of table tennis continues, and we will always cheer for the Chinese table tennis team!