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When the "Japan National Anthem" Sounded in the Table Tennis Arena: Tomokazu Zhangmoto and the "50-Year Itch" of Chinese Table Tennis
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In September 2023, a scene that countless Chinese fans will never forget was frozen at the Table Tennis Asian Championships in Pyeongchang, Korea: 21-year-old Tomokazu Zhangmoto, holding the trophy high, tears flashing in his eyes, echoing in his ears is not the familiar "March of the Volunteers", but the slightly unfamiliar "Junno Dai"
This gold medal is a glorious symbol of Japan's men's singles since 1973, standing on the top of Asia again after half a century, and for Chinese table tennis, it is the first time since 2000 to watch this gold medal fall to another country, and what is even more mixed is that this new champion is a "naturalized" Japan born and trained in China and speaks fluent Northeast dialect - Tomokazu Zhangmoto
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Zhang Benzhihe's victory, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirred up layers of ripples, and some people sweated for Chinese table tennis, worrying about whether the dominance of the "dream team" was fading; Others focus on the identity of Tomokazu Zhangmoto, and explore the complex relationship between competitive sports and national honor; More people are trying to get a glimpse of the future development direction of Chinese table tennis from this game
1. A strong youth is a strong country: Tomokazu Zhangmoto's "ping pong ambition"
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"Yo Xi!" Since his first participation in the World Table Tennis Championships in 2017, at the age of 14, he showed the momentum of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, and finally won the bronze medal in men's singles, becoming the youngest medalist in the history of the World Table Tennis Championships
Zhang Ben Zhihe's success is not accidental, he has a "table tennis gene", his parents were Chinese table tennis players, his mother Zhang Ling even fought side by side with Deng Yaping and Qiao Hong, representing the Chinese team in the international arena, under the influence of his parents, Zhang Ben Zhihe has shown extraordinary table tennis talent since he was a child, he began to contact rackets at the age of two, and he was able to beat adults at the age of seven, so the growth rate is amazing
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In 2014, in order to seek better development, Tomokazu Zhangmoto's parents took him and his sister Miwa Zhangmoto to join Japan nationality and changed their name to Tomokazu Zhangmoto, a decision that caused a lot of controversy at the time, with some accusing them of "betraying the motherland" and others expressing understanding and blessings
In the face of doubts, Tomokazu Haramoto has always been firm in his goal: "My dream is to become a world champion, represent the Japan team in the Olympics, and beat all Chinese athletes!" This bold statement is not young and frivolous, but stems from his love for table tennis and his desire to win
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In order to realize his dream, Zhang Benzhihe has made unimaginable efforts, he insists on training for more than 8 hours a day, never shouts tired, he works hard to study technology, and constantly improves his strength, he carefully watches the game video of each opponent, looking for the opponent's weaknesses
"He's one of the hardest working athletes I've ever met," says coach Tomokazu Haramoto, "and he's very strict with himself and full of fighting spirit every day"
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It is with this perseverance and hard work that Zhang Benzhihe has gradually emerged in the international table tennis arena step by step, and he has successively defeated Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, Xu Xin and many other Chinese celebrities, becoming one of the most threatening opponents in Chinese table tennis
2. Fifty years of ups and downs: the "darkest moment" of Chinese table tennis?
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The 2023 Asian Championships is destined to be an embarrassing memory for Chinese table tennis, in the men's singles final, Wang Chuqin lost to Tomokazu Zhang and saw his opponent win the championship; In the women's singles final, Sun Yingsha also lost to Hina Hayada 3:4 and missed the championship
This is the first time since 1990 that the Chinese table tennis team has lost the men's and women's singles gold medals at the Asian Championships at the same time.
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"The charm of competitive sports lies in its unpredictability," said a veteran table tennis commentator, "no team can always stay at the top, and Chinese table tennis is no exception"
It is true that Chinese table tennis has maintained a strong dominance in the international arena in recent years, but it is undeniable that with the continuous improvement of the level of table tennis in the world, the advantage of the Chinese team is gradually shrinking
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Traditional strong teams such as Japan, Korea and Germany continue to emerge excellent players, which has a strong impact on the Chinese team; The Chinese team itself is also facing problems such as the replacement of the old and the new, injuries and other problems
"We can't sleep on the credit book," Wang Hao, head coach of the Chinese table tennis men's team, concluded after the game, "We must face up to the problem, actively seek breakthroughs, and strive to return to the top as soon as possible"
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3. Beyond Winning and Losing: The Interweaving of Cultural Identity and Competitive Spirit
Tomokazu Zhangmoto's victory not only aroused people's attention to the competition itself, but also triggered thinking about cultural identity and competitive spirit
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"He grew up in China and was trained in Chinese table tennis, why did he end up representing the Japan team?" "Sports have no borders, but an athlete has a motherland, does his behavior count as 'betrayal'?" Similar discussions continue to ferment on the Internet
"I chose to represent the Japan team because my parents are both Japanese and I have become a Japanese citizen," Tomokazu Harimoto responded in an interview, "but I will never forget my childhood in China, nor will I forget the training given to me by the Chinese coach."
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The story of Tomokazu Zhang reflects the complex reality of cultural identity and competitive spirit in the context of globalization, and sports, as a world language, can cross national borders and promote the exchange and integration of different cultures. As individuals, athletes also have the right to choose their own development path and pursue their dreams
"We should respect Tomokazu Zhangmoto's choice," a sports commentator said, "He is just pursuing his dream, we should bless him, and at the same time, we should work harder to improve the level of Chinese table tennis and defeat him in the arena with dignity"
Fourth, conclusion: Xiongguan Mandao is really like iron, and now it is stepping forward from the beginning
The victory of Tomokazu Zhang has sounded the alarm for Chinese table tennis and provided new thinking for the development of Chinese sports
"Victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers", Chinese table tennis has experienced glory and trough, but it has never stopped moving forward
In the face of challenges, what Chinese table tennis needs to do is to face up to problems, summarize lessons and lessons, continue to reform and innovate, cultivate more outstanding talents, and meet future challenges with a more open attitude
I believe that in the near future, Chinese table tennis will still be able to stand on top of the world and continue to write the legend of the "dream team".
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