The 2024 Paris Olympics has just ended, and the Chinese table tennis team has ushered in a new challenge. No, the WTT Macau Championship in September is about to start. However, the lineup of our national table tennis looks a bit "short of pounds and two", which makes many fans a little panicked. Did players from other countries see an opportunity? How will this game be played?
The Olympic hardware is dazzling, and the strength of national table tennis is once again revealed
Speaking of the Paris Olympics, our national table tennis is really beautiful! The women's team and the men's team both won five consecutive championships, the first gold medal in mixed doubles was recorded, the women's singles won the championship and runner-up, and Fan Zhendong won the gold medal in men's singles. It's a beautiful achievement!
When I think back to the day of the final, I'm still so excited. In the women's team finals, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu's performance was simply amazing! Sun Yingsha swept her opponent 3-0, and Wang Manyu won three games in a row after falling behind 0-2 and won the reversal. At that moment, I almost jumped off the couch!
The men's team final was equally exciting. Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin, the three generals, are fiercer than the other. Although Ma Long is a little older, his skills are still delicate and precise; Fan Zhendong's explosiveness is simply terrifying; Wang Chuqin is even younger and promising, with unlimited potential.
The mixed doubles event is the new favorite of the Olympic Games, and of course our national table tennis cannot miss it. Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, the pair, have a tacit understanding. In the final, when they faced the Japan pair, they played a hearty game. In the end, he won the game 4-2 and won the first gold medal of this Olympic Games for the Chinese team!
The women's singles final was even more exciting. Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu, the "post-00s" combination, staged a wonderful "civil war". The two of you go back and forth, and the fight is so difficult to solve. In the end, Sun Yingsha narrowly won 4-3, but Wang Manyu's performance was also remarkable. Looking at these two little girls, I feel that there is hope for the future of our national table tennis!
Fan Zhendong's performance in the men's singles final was even more amazing. Facing the strong Japan player Tomokazu Zhangmoto, Fan Zhendong showed super psychological quality and technical strength. After losing one game in a row, he won the gold medal with a score of 4-1. The moment I saw Fan Zhendong lift the medal, my tears were about to come out!
The Macau tournament is approaching, and the national table tennis lineup is hotly discussed
But it didn't last long. The aftermath of the Olympics has not yet dissipated, and the WTT Macau Championships is about to begin. It's a bit of a hassle.
I heard that the main lineup of our national table tennis did not play this time. Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, Wang Chuqin and other generals did not participate, and Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu on the women's team did not sign up. This can make the fans panic.
Someone said, "Isn't that a bit of a complacent?" Just won the Olympics and thought it didn't matter if the other competitions didn't matter? Some people also think: "The main force should rest or rest, after all, the Olympics are so tired." It's also good to give the younger players some chances. "
There are also people who are worried: "Players from other countries will definitely take advantage of the opportunity!" Will our national table tennis make a mistake? "
Indeed, this competition is not easy. Old rivals such as Japan, Korea and Germany will definitely go all out. They suffered at the Olympics and will definitely want to get back on the field this time. In particular, Tomokazu Zhangmoto of the Japan team, I heard that this time he is determined to win the championship in Macau!
The new generation of players has both opportunities and challenges
But then again, the main players are not competing, which is a great opportunity for the new generation of players in our national table tennis!
No, there are "new faces" such as Lin Gaoyuan and Liang Jingkun on the men's team. Lin Gaoyuan is known as "Little Fat", with a fierce style of play and sharp attack. Liang Jingkun is known as the "dark horse", and has had a good performance in the international arena before.
The women's team isn't bad either. Chen Meng and Wang Yidi, although they are young, their strength should not be underestimated. Chen Meng's skills are comprehensive, and Wang Yidi's backhand is a must. They didn't show up much at the Olympics, so maybe they'll shine this time!
However, opportunities and challenges often coexist. Although these young players are very strong, they lack major tournament experience. In the face of international masters, it is really unknown whether they can withstand the pressure and play at the level they should have.
How does the national table tennis respond to the changes in the pattern of the world table tennis world?
To be honest, the pattern of the world table tennis scene has indeed changed quietly in recent years. Although our national table tennis is still the hegemon, players from other countries and regions are also making rapid progress.
Take Japan as an example, their players such as Tomokazu Zhangmoto and Misei Ito are already quite technically excellent. Korea's Jang Woo-jin and Jung Young-sik should not be underestimated. On the European side, Ocharov of Germany and Falke of Sweden are old powerhouses.
Some fans were worried: "Is the national table tennis a little too confident?" If you lose the game, it will have a big impact on morale. Some people also think: "This just reflects the profound heritage of national table tennis." Even if the main team does not play, he is still confident to deal with international masters. "
However, it is indeed time for national table tennis to take precautions. After all, table tennis is developing so fast, no one dares to say that it can always stay ahead. How to maintain the advantage while constantly cultivating new people and improving the overall strength is a big issue.
The Macao event is of far-reaching significance, and the replacement of the old and the new in national table tennis has attracted attention
At the end of the day, the WTT Champions Macau is more than just an ordinary match. It means a lot!
It was the first major international event since the Olympic Games. The state of the players from various countries and how well the old and new players are going will be reflected in this competition.
For our national table tennis, this competition is an important training opportunity. The main force does not play, and the new generation of players is on top, isn't this just to train the team? You know, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are just four years away, so when will we not train new talents?
The result of this competition is likely to affect the pattern of the world table tennis arena for a period of time in the future. If the new generation of national table tennis performs well, it will undoubtedly further consolidate the dominance of the Chinese team. On the contrary, if players from other countries can make breakthroughs, the competitive landscape of the world table tennis may have to change.
Regardless of the result, I am sure that this competition will be exciting. Let's wait and see if the new generation of national table tennis can create more brilliance and write a new legend for China's table tennis industry!
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