Recently, The Japanese Chinese table tennis star Zhang Benzhihe frequently gave interviews to the media, and many interesting materials were revealed. For example, revealing that the reason for his poor singles performance at the Tokyo Olympics was that the racket was not smooth and the shape was too strange, which caused some controversy.
In the latest interview, Zhang Benzhihe seems to have shaken off the shadow of the Olympic games, expressed his determination to start again for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and proposed a shocking goal: the confidence to participate in the Olympic Games for 6 consecutive years, until the 2040 Olympic Games.
To tell the truth, Zhang Benzhihe's goal is quite frightening, and I am afraid that it is more difficult to achieve than the olympic victory. Simply calculate, by 2040, Zhang Benzhihe will be 37 years old, which is OK in Europe, but in Japan, which vigorously cultivates new talents, it is not easy to play until the age of 30.
To put it another way, if Zhang Benzhihe can really play the 2040 Olympic Games, it means that Japan is also too defeated. And isn't it a bit too far to talk about 20 years from now?
Zhang Benzhihe did not seem to see it this way, he continued: Although victory and defeat are also very important, it is my mission now to let everyone see the competition as a medal winner (Zhang Benzhihe won the bronze medal of the Olympic men's team). Because I have the happiest title so far, I decided not to give up the harsh competition and will continue to fight in the mood of the Olympic Games in the future.