At 16:00 p.m. on August 7, the Paris Olympic table tennis team competition will usher in a high-profile match, and the national table tennis men's team will face the strong Korea team. Looking back at the Busan World Championships in February this year, the national table tennis men's team once faced the Korea team in a hard battle, and finally won 3-2. In this match, Wang Chuqin and Ma Long lost to Zhang Yuzhen and Li Shangzhu successively, but fortunately, Fan Zhendong scored two points in a row, and Wang Chuqin sealed the victory in the deciding set. Although the Korea team is missing Lee Sang-so this time, it is still not to be underestimated. The first round of the national table tennis men's team was mediocre, and how to deal with this tough battle is the focus of every fan's attention.
How effective is the Korea men's group: Lee Sang-so's absence affects geometry
After the Korea team list was announced, Lee Sang-so's absence sparked widespread discussion. As a player who has defeated Fan Zhendong, Ma Long and Lin Gaoyuan many times, his absence has undoubtedly reduced the fighting power of the Korea team. However, this does not mean that national table tennis can be taken lightly. The rest of the Korea team is still strong, especially against strong teams. The national table tennis men's team was in average form in the first round of the competition, and it still needs to go all out to avoid repeating the mistakes of the Busan World Championships.
Women's team against Chinese Taipei: There is great hope of advancing to the semifinals
At 21:00 in the evening, the national table tennis women's team will face the Chinese Taipei team. Compared with the difficult matchup of the men's team, the promotion situation of the women's team is obviously much more optimistic. The current strength of the Chinese Taipei team is limited, and it is difficult for the three main players Zheng Yijing, Jian Tongjuan, and Chen Siyu to pose a substantial threat to Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu. The national table tennis women's team performed well in the previous matches and maintained a winning record, and this game is expected to pass easily and lay a solid foundation for advancing to the semifinals.
India vs Germany women's team: Unpredictable outcome
Also played at 16:00 p.m. was another women's team match - India vs. Germany. Although Germany is ranked higher and has won Olympic silver medals, the absence of its main players Han Ying and Mittenham has greatly reduced the team's strength. In the first round of this Olympic Games, Germany was almost defeated by United States, which also gave India hope of qualifying. The outcome of this game will directly affect the opponents of the national table tennis women's team, which is worth paying close attention to by fans.
France vs Brazil Men's Team: Brazil challenges home advantage
In the other men's team match at 21:00, France will face Brazil. Although Brazil's Hugo has some quality, it will be difficult to upset the likes of the Lebrun brothers and Simon at France's home stadium. France is stronger overall, and the home game is even more powerful, and if Brazil wants to win, in addition to Hugo, other players must also play at a high level. The result of the match has a significant impact on the situation in the semi-finals.
First semi-final: Japan vs Sweden, unpredictable
At 2:00 a.m. on August 8, the first semi-final will be played between the Japan boy team and the Sweden boy team. Tomokazu Haramoto of the Japan team is good, but teammates Hayasuke Togami and Shinozuka Daito have performed mediocre in the foreign battle. Sweden had just achieved a good result in the men's singles, with a 3-0 win over second seed Germany in the men's team competition. It will be interesting to see if Japan can withstand the pressure and compete with Sweden.
The future of national table tennis: challenges and opportunities coexist
Looking forward to the future, although the national table tennis has maintained a complete victory, the challenges are still huge. The men's team will face strong resistance from Korea, and the women's team will have a relatively smooth path to qualification, but the opponents in the semi-finals and finals should not be underestimated. How to maintain the best condition in the tight schedule is a problem that national table tennis needs to solve. Fans are looking forward to the national table tennis team to create another glory in the Paris Olympics, but this road is destined to be full of ups and downs and challenges.
Although the national table tennis has shown strong strength on the field, the hidden worries behind it still exist. In the first round of the men's team, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin's state fluctuated, making people worry about whether the next games could pass smoothly. Although the women's team seems to be easy to advance, it is also unknown whether it can continue to maintain its advantage in the face of stronger opponents. Whether the national table tennis can withstand the pressure and defend the honor has become a major suspense in this Olympic Games. Fans are both expecting victory and fearing risk, and the outcome of the match will give the final answer.