Table tennis has always been the world of the Chinese women's team, and they are like an invincible armada on the field, with few opponents. But in the women's team final of the 2024 Table Tennis Asian Championships, this perennial winning team unexpectedly missed. In the early morning of October 10, with the end of the game, the Chinese women's team lost to Japan with a score of 1:3 and lost the championship. This defeat not only shocked Chinese table tennis fans, but also made the global table tennis world look sideways.
Japan women's table tennis made history, winning the women's team championship for the first time in 50 years
On the night of the final, Japan women's table tennis showed amazing strength and fighting spirit. They moved forward bravely on the field, fearlessly, and successfully defeated the Chinese women's team and won the championship with tacit teamwork and outstanding performance. This is the first time in half a century that Japan women's table tennis has won the women's team crown at the Asian Championships, and this achievement will surely leave a brilliant chapter in the history of Japan table tennis.
16-year-old rising star Miwa Zhangmoto shined in the arena and became the focus
In this focus match, 16-year-old Japan female table tennis star Miwa Zhangmoto is undoubtedly the most high-profile player. With her solid skills and consistent performance, she scored two points and made great achievements for Japan to win the championship. Miwa Zhang's stunning performance not only made Japan fans boil, but also made the global table tennis world look at her with admiration. This rising star is gradually showing the potential to become a table tennis superstar.
The Chinese women's table tennis was frustrated, and Ma Lin's absence from the award caused heated discussions
For the Chinese women's table tennis, this defeat is undoubtedly a heavy blow. They lost their former calmness and domineering on the field, and they looked a little flustered. The absence of head coach Ma Lin at the award ceremony has sparked widespread discussion and dissatisfaction among fans.
Fans questioned Marlene, and her coaching ability was challenged
After Sun Yingsha lost to Zhang Benmeihe, the Chinese fans at the scene were emotional and chanted "Ma Lin is out of class". Although Marin waved and applauded the fans, she was ultimately absent from the ceremony. This move undoubtedly exacerbated the dissatisfaction and anger of fans. They questioned Marin's coaching skills and tactical set-up, believing that the defeat was closely related to him.
Chinese women's table tennis is facing challenges, how to regain its strength?
This defeat is a severe test for Chinese women's table tennis. They need to quickly adjust their mentality and regain their former domineering and demeanor. At the same time, it is also necessary to deeply reflect on the lessons of this defeat and be fully prepared for future competitions.
The lack of personnel is not an excuse, and Chinese women's table tennis needs in-depth reflection
Although the Chinese team was missing the Olympic women's singles champion Chen Meng and the Olympic women's team champion Wang Manyu in this competition, it still brought together the top three masters of the Chinese women's table tennis team in the world. And the Japan team is also missing the number one women's singles Hina Hayata. Therefore, the lack of personnel cannot be a reason for the defeat of the Chinese team. Chinese women's table tennis needs to deeply analyze the shortcomings in the competition, find the root cause of the problem and improve it.
The Japan team's victory caused domestic media to boil, and the Chinese table tennis world needs to be vigilant
After the Japan team won the championship, the domestic media reported the good news, believing that this victory was almost equivalent to the victory of the Japan men's football team against the Chinese team in the Asian Cup. Although this statement is a slight exaggeration, it also reflects the importance and joy that the Japan table tennis world attaches to this victory.
For the Chinese table tennis world, this defeat is undoubtedly a wake-up call. They need to take every opponent and every game seriously, and they can't be slack or careless. Chinese women's table tennis needs to strengthen the training and selection of young players to be fully prepared for future competitions.
With the gradual fading out of veterans such as Chen Meng and Wang Manyu, Chinese women's table tennis needs more young players to take the lead. Although young players such as Sun Yingsha and Wang Yidi have good strength and potential, they still need more training and sharpening. Chinese women's table tennis needs to strengthen the training and selection of young players to make a good talent reserve for future competitions.
Can the Queen of Ping Pong regain her glory?
In the face of this loss, the Chinese women's table tennis is undoubtedly facing great pressure and challenges. They need to adjust their mentality and state as soon as possible to regain their former domineering and demeanor. At the same time, they also need to seriously summarize the lessons and experience of this defeat and be fully prepared for future competitions.
Chinese women's table tennis needs to strengthen the training and selection of young players, so that they can get more exercise and growth in the competition. At the same time, existing tactics and lineups need to be adjusted and optimized to adapt to different opponents and game environments. Only in this way can Chinese women's table tennis regain its glory and continue to write its own legendary chapter in the world table tennis arena.
Now, when the smoke of the game has dissipated, what we need to think about is: Can the Chinese women's table tennis learn from this defeat and regain its former domineering and demeanor? Does the rise of Miwa Zhang mean that Japan women's table tennis will become a strong opponent for Chinese women's table tennis in the future? These questions take time and practice to come up with answers.
But in any case, we all believe that the Chinese women's table tennis has enough strength and foundation to cope with these challenges and tests. Let's look forward to the Chinese women's table tennis to achieve better results in the future competitions!