Table tennis Asian Championships men's singles final: Tomokazu Zhang won the championship for Japan for the first time in 50 years
In the world of table tennis, every major tournament is like a pinnacle showdown, attracting the attention of the world. Recently, in the men's singles final of the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships held in Astana, Kazakhstan, Japan's Tomokazu Zhangmoto defeated China's Lin Shidong with a score of 3-1 and successfully won the long-lost men's singles championship for the Japan team. The news sparked a heated discussion among the fans, so let's take a look back at this exciting game.
1. The fierce battle is in full swing: Zhang Benzhihe and Lin Shidong's peak showdown
On October 13, the stadium in Astana, Kazakhstan, was full of people, and the eyes of the audience were focused on the table tennis men's singles final. In this high-profile matchup, Japan's Tomokazu Zhang Ben battled fiercely with China's Lin Shidong.
Tomokazu Zhangmoto, a 21-year-old rising star in Japan, is known for his speed and skill. And Lin Shidong, the 19-year-old Chinese teenager, also has good strength and potential. The two have faced each other three times before, with Lin Shidong only beating Tomokazu Zhang at the most recent WTT Macau Championship. Therefore, this final is crucial for both sides.
At the beginning of the match, Tomokazu Zhang showed a strong attack, and he successfully limited Lin Shidong's backhand, winning 11-9, 11-6 in a row. Although Lin Shidong fought back hard in the third game and blasted out an 11-4 score, he still failed to save the situation in the end. In the fourth game, Tomokazu Zhang played more steadily, ended the game 11-5, and successfully won the men's singles championship.
2. Behind the championship: the growth and transformation of Tomokazu Zhangmoto
This victory is of great significance to Tomokazu Zhangmoto. This is not only a major breakthrough in his career, but also a historic victory for Japan's table tennis world in the men's singles event at the Asian Championships. Since the Asian Championships were launched in 1972, Japan has not won the men's singles title for 50 years. Therefore, Tomokazu Zhangmoto's victory has undoubtedly injected new vitality and confidence into the Japan table tennis scene.
Tomokazu Zhangmoto's success is not accidental. On his path of growth, there is a very important figure - his coach Dong Qimin. Dong Qimin, a native of Shanghai, China, has lived in Japan for 26 years. He has been teammates with Chinese table tennis players such as Liu Guoliang and Qin Zhijian, and also has a friendship with the 61-year-old veteran Ni Xialian. Since 2022, he has been the coach of Tomokazu Haramoto, which has been a huge help in his growth and development.
Under the coaching of Dong Qimin, Tomokazu Zhangmoto's technical level has been continuously improved. Not only did he show great speed and skill in the game, but he also became more mature and consistent mentally. The victory in the men's singles final of the Asian Championships is the best proof of his growth and transformation.
3. Heated discussions among netizens: different views on Zhang Benzhi and winning the championship
As soon as the news of Zhang Benzhihe winning the championship came out, it sparked heated discussions among fans. Some fans praised and congratulated him on his performance, believing that he won the victory with his excellent strength and consistent play. Some fans expressed regret and dissatisfaction with his victory, believing that the Chinese players did not play at the level they should have in the competition.
However, regardless of the fans' opinions, there is no denying the strength and potential that Tomokazu Haramoto has shown in this match. His victory not only brought honor and confidence to the Japan table tennis scene, but also injected new vitality and impetus into the development of global table tennis.
Looking back on this wonderful men's singles final of the Asian Table Tennis Championships, we can't help but applaud Tomokazu Zhangmoto's outstanding performance. He has proved himself to be a leading figure in Japan's table tennis scene and has contributed to the development of table tennis worldwide. At the same time, we should also see the shortcomings of Chinese players in the competition and the areas that need to be improved. Only by continuous learning and progress can we be invincible on the global table tennis stage.
In addition, Tomokazu Zhangmoto's victory also triggered our thinking about the future development of table tennis. With the continuous improvement of the level of players and the increasingly fierce competition in various countries, table tennis needs continuous innovation and development in order to maintain its charm and vitality. We believe that with the joint efforts of players and coaches from all over the world, table tennis will usher in a better tomorrow.