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Recently, the table tennis circle has fried again! The 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships kicked off in Astana, Kazakhstan. This competition is not simple, the national table tennis has adjusted the lineup greatly, and the main players have been absent, giving the young players the opportunity to show their talents. However, strong teams such as Japan and South Korea, Chinese Taipei and other teams are gearing up and sending the strongest lineup. What's even more surprising is that the mysterious North Korean team has also returned to the international arena, which is interesting!
The new generation of national table tennis
To be honest, I was stunned when I saw the list of participants in the national table tennis this time. Names such as Lin Shidong and Xiang Peng are usually not common in domestic competitions, but now they are actually going to carry the banner of national table tennis? Isn't that a joke? But after thinking about it, maybe this is exactly the intention of national table tennis. After all, the Tokyo Olympics are behind us, and the Paris Olympics are just around the corner, so it's time for the next generation of athletes to be put to the test.
Although Lin Shidong performed well in domestic competitions, he still had too little experience in the international arena. This Asian Championships is simply a luxurious combat training for him. I watched some of his game videos and found that his backhand pull is very characteristic, but he is still prone to nervousness on key balls. Hopefully, this competition will allow him to break through himself.
Xiang Peng is even more interesting, this "post-00" teenager was a blockbuster at last year's National Championships and directly entered the men's singles semifinals. However, the level of the Asian Championships is much higher than that of the National Championships, and I don't know if he can adapt to this kind of high-intensity competition. I remember he once said in an interview that his favorite star is Xu Xin. Now it's his turn to contribute to the national table tennis, I wonder if he will be so nervous that his palms are sweating?
Japan, South Korea and Taiwan join forces: a challenger on the lookout
When it comes to the lineup of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, it is really luxurious. The island team sent Tomokazu Zhang and Misei Ito as the "strongest partners", the Korea team has veteran Zheng Hana in charge, and Lin Yunru of the Chinese Taipei team is known as the "devil nemesis". This lineup, I can see that I am sweating a little for the national table tennis.
Tomokazu Zhangmoto's recent form has been quite good, and I heard that he has deliberately improved his serving skills for this competition. Not to mention Misei Ito, whose fast and changeable style of play made even a layman like me dazzled when he saw it. If the young players of national table tennis meet her, I am afraid that they will have to suffer a lot.
Lin Yunru: I think it's quite interesting. The calm look he had when he played was like a robot. But I heard that he is actually quite humorous in private, and often posts some funny videos on social media. I wonder if he will bring any surprises to everyone in this competition?
Team Korea: The Mystic Division is back
When it comes to the North Korean team, it is really surprising and delightful. This "Mystery Division" is finally back on the international stage! To be honest, my impression of the North Korean team is still stuck on the old faces of Kim Song Yi and Park Shin Hyun. I don't know what planes they have been working on over the years, and whether they have trained new masters.
I heard that the North Korean team came to participate in the competition this time, and even the list of team members was kept secret. This sense of mystery made me a little excited. Will an unknown player suddenly emerge and fight all the way to the finals? That scene is exciting just thinking about it!
However, after all, the North Korean team has been isolated from international competitions for a long time, and I am afraid that even they themselves cannot say what their strength is. Maybe it would be a bit embarrassing to be wiped out in the first round. But it's always good to see the North Korean team back on the field.
Asian Championships: The vane of the new pattern of table tennis?
To be honest, the results of this Asian Championships may have a significant impact on the table tennis landscape in the next few years. If the new generation of national table tennis can stand out in this competition, it will undoubtedly inject a shot in the arm for national table tennis. On the other hand, if the players from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan shine, it will be a bit troublesome.
I heard that some experts predict that by 2028, the world pattern of table tennis may change dramatically. The dominance of national table tennis could be seriously challenged, and it could even lose the gold medal at the Olympics. This statement sounds a bit sensational, but when you think about it, it's not impossible.
After all, the island team has spent a lot of money to train newcomers over the years. Their youth training system is said to have surpassed that of China, and with their almost paranoid training attitude, they may be able to produce a group of super masters.
On and off the court: Ping Pong diplomacy continues to be on the front line
When it comes to table tennis, we have to mention the topic of "table tennis diplomacy". Although the current international situation is very different from that of the past, table tennis is still a good diplomatic platform.
I remember that there was a friendly match between China and Japan last year, and the players from the two countries even ate hot pot together after the game, and the scene was very happy. In this Asian Championships, although the competition on the field is fierce, I believe that the communication off the field will definitely be indispensable. Maybe one day you'll see Lin Shidong and Zhang Benzhihe interacting on social media!
Friendly exchanges between athletes are one thing, relations between countries are another. We still have to keep a clear head and not think things too simply.
This Asian Championship can be described as full of highlights. Can the new generation of national table tennis withstand the pressure? Will Japan, South Korea and Taiwan be upset? What kind of surprise will the North Korean team bring? The answers to these questions will probably only be revealed after the end of the game. Regardless of the outcome, I'm sure there will be many great moments in this competition. Let's wait and see!
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