In the past few days, the table tennis circle can be said to have exploded. Wang Manyu, who was originally going to participate in the 2024 Asian Championships, suddenly announced his retirement the day before the start of the game, which made many fans dumbfounded. We all know that Wang Manyu is the main player of our national team, how can you say that you won't play if you don't play in such an important game?
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It turned out that Wang Manyu had to withdraw from the competition because of a sudden change in his family. Some netizens met Wang Manyu at the airport and said that she flew back to her hometown Qiqihar at 4 o'clock in the morning. is in such a hurry, there must be something big at home.
It is said that Wang Manyu's grandmother is 86 years old this year. We all know that Wang Manyu grew up in her grandmother's house since she was a child, and she has a very deep relationship with her grandmother. But because of training and competitions, she hasn't seen her grandmother for more than a year. When I went back suddenly this time, eighty percent of my grandmother's body was in condition.
Think about it, an 86-year-old man, his granddaughter hasn't seen him for more than a year, how anxious he is. Wang Manyu, who is a granddaughter, must also be very worried. Competitions are important, but family affection is even more important. We can't just ask her to sacrifice everything just because she's an athlete, right?
The doubts of netizens and the turmoil of public opinion
However, as soon as this matter came out, the Internet exploded. Some people began to question Wang Manyu, saying that she was irresponsible or something. I think these people are too unkind. People's grandmothers are so old, in case there are three long and two short, then what kind of game will they play?
Moreover, Wang Manyu usually trains and competes so hard, and finally has the opportunity to go home to see, we should understand. Who doesn't have a home? Who doesn't have a loved one? We can't just ask her to be on call 24 hours a day just because she's a public figure, right?
However, many netizens also stood up to speak for Wang Manyu. Someone said: "Family always comes first, the game can be played again, but relatives are irreplaceable." That's so true! We should support Wang Manyu's decision, not cynicism.
Coming off the bench, Chen Xingtong's opportunities and challenges
After Wang Manyu retired, Chen Xingtong was temporarily substituted. This is both an opportunity and a challenge for Chen Xingtong. The opportunity is because she can show herself in such an important competition, and the challenge is because the preparation time is so short and the pressure is definitely not small.
However, there is no doubt about the strength of our national team. Although Chen Xingtong is a substitute, his level is also quite high. I'm sure she'll be able to withstand the pressure and play well in the game. We should cheer her on, instead of always comparing her with Wang Manyu.
The humanized management of athletes is worth pondering
In the final analysis, this incident also gave us a wake-up call. Athletes are also human beings, and they also have their own families and feelings. We can't always treat them like cold machines and ask them to sacrifice everything.
I think sports authorities should think about how to better balance the training and family life of athletes. For example, is it possible to give athletes more opportunities to visit their families? Or, when arranging competitions, is it possible to take into account the athlete's family situation?
Of course, none of this can be solved overnight. But we should at least start paying attention. After all, only athletes who are physically and mentally healthy can perform at their best on the field and bring glory to their country.
Conclusion: Understanding and support are the attitudes we should have
Having said so much, I just want to say that we should still give Wang Manyu more understanding and support. Her withdrawal this time must have been well thought out. As fans, we should respect her choice, instead of speculating and accusing on the Internet.
I hope that the matter at Wang Manyu's family can be resolved smoothly, and I also hope that she can return to the arena as soon as possible. After all, we're still waiting to see how she performs at the Olympics! As for this Asian Championships, let's support Chen Xingtong and other team members. I believe that they will be able to win glory for the country and achieve good results!