The national table tennis Paris Olympic lineup has finally settled, this lineup embodies the top strength of the national table tennis, and also reflects the high importance and strict requirements of the coaching staff for the Olympic Games. After layers of selection and fierce competition, the national table tennis finally determined the list of main players such as Ma Long, Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, etc., and the lineup can be described as a star-studded lineup. They will represent Chinese table tennis in Paris and strive for glory.
Ma Long was absent from the singles and went all out to prepare for the men's team
Although Ma Long missed the singles competition, the veteran talent is just around the corner for the men's team event. Ma Long will fight side by side with Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong, and the tacit cooperation of the three will be an important guarantee for winning the championship. The men's singles champion in Rio and Tokyo, Ma Long is already a five-time Olympic gold medalist and has a wealth of experience on the international stage. Although Malone suffered an early exit at the recent Saudi Grand Slam, the coaching staff still valued his consistent performance and excellent record against his main opponents, and it was well deserved to select him as the third man in the men's team.
Although Ma Long missed the singles triple championship, he is still the spiritual leader of national table tennis. Over the years, Ma Long has won numerous honors for national table tennis with his tenacious fighting spirit and outstanding personal strength. Even at the age of 35, he still went all out to prepare for the Olympics, and this desire for honor and dedication to his career is the reason why Ma Long has become a legend in the table tennis world. I believe that in Paris, Ma Long will definitely play well and make new contributions to the national table tennis men's team to win gold.
Wang Chuqin led the three-front battle
The young Wang Chuqin will take on three challenges, playing in men's singles, mixed doubles and men's team, becoming the first Olympic athlete in the history of national table tennis to compete in the third line. He is at a prime age, in great form, and will be at the heart of the Games. Throughout the Paris Olympic cycle, Wang Chuqin's performance has been eye-catching, not only in the mixed doubles, but also in the men's singles. In 2023, he will advance to the finals of the World Table Tennis Championships for the first time at the World Table Tennis Championships in Durban, and he will win the "four crowns" of men's team, mixed doubles, men's singles and men's doubles in the Asian Games. Earlier this year, he won the Doha Finals and the Star Challenge, and the Singapore Grand Slam in March was his first Grand Slam gold medal. Today, Wang Chuqin is ranked No. 1 in the world and has become the undisputed top seed in the men's singles field.
Wang Chuqin will play in three games, which is a great affirmation of his all-round ability. In the eyes of the coaching staff, Wang Chuqin is undoubtedly the biggest favorite to win gold in national table tennis in Paris, and he will shoulder the heavy responsibility of winning three gold medals in national table tennis. The intensity of the three-front operation can only be appreciated by those who have experienced it firsthand. For Wang Chuqin, how to be strong in the Paris arena and race against time will be a big test.
Chen Meng beat Wang Manyu to win the women's singles place
Chen Meng and Sun Yingsha will win two tickets to the women's singles, and Chen Meng beat Wang Manyu at the last moment to win the favor of the coaching staff with her outstanding performance. She will fight side by side with Sun Yingsha to attack the women's singles gold medal together. As the women's singles champion of the Tokyo Olympics, Chen Meng's strength should not be underestimated. She struggled to find her form throughout the Paris cycle and finally played at her highest level at the Saudi Grand Slam. Chen Meng defeated Miu Hirano, Miwa Zhangmoto, and Hina Hayada in this tournament and reached the finals all the way. In the decisive battle, she defeated the top seed Sun Yingsha and won the championship. This championship not only allowed Chen Meng to regain her confidence, but also allowed her to surpass Wang Manyu in the Olympic selection points, and finally locked in the qualification for the women's singles.
For Wang Manyu, missing out on the women's singles qualification is undoubtedly a big regret. Throughout the Paris cycle, she held the women's singles championship in heavyweight events such as the World Table Tennis Championships, the National Games, and the Asian Championships, and once became the biggest favorite to qualify for the Olympics. In the first round of the Saudi Arabia Grand Slam, Wang Manyu lost to India's Batra and suffered Waterloo. According to the new rules of national table tennis, 3,000 points will be deducted if you lose to players from other associations, which directly causes Wang Manyu to fall behind from leading Chen Meng. Although Wang Manyu could only qualify for the women's team in the end, her tenacious fighting spirit and personal strength throughout the preparation process still impressed the coaching staff.
The national table tennis lineup is strong, and the hardware goal is realistic
This lineup gathers the top main players in men's and women's singles, doubles and team events, which can be described as the strongest in the history of the national table tennis Olympics. As long as the performance is normal, the goal of winning hardware is completely expected. In the men's singles, Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong are strong and will be the biggest favorites to win gold. As the men's singles silver medallist at the Tokyo Olympics, Fan Zhendong has valuable experience in the Olympic Games, and his ability to compete in the world competition is undoubted. Having had some ups and downs in form lately, how to adjust his mentality and form in Paris will be a challenge he will have to face.
In the women's singles, Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng will play side by side again. As the women's world No. 1, Sun Yingsha will be the biggest favorite to win the championship. She excelled throughout the Paris cycle, leading the Olympic selection points and her qualifications were never in doubt. And Chen Meng defeated the crowd at the last moment, making people regain confidence in her state and strength. The pair worked closely together at the Tokyo Olympics to win the women's singles and women's team titles, and they are expected to do well in Paris.
In the mixed doubles event, Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha will represent the national table tennis. This golden pair has repeatedly made miraculous achievements in the Paris cycle and has become a stable gold medal point in major competitions for national table tennis. They will challenge the Chinese table tennis team for their first Olympic gold medal in this event.
In the men's and women's team competitions, the national table tennis lineup is equally strong. The men's team is composed of Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, and Ma Long, and the lineup is indestructible; The women's team is composed of Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, and Wang Manyu, and their strength should not be underestimated. I believe that under the leadership of this team, the national table tennis will be able to extend its brilliant achievements in the Olympic Games in Paris.
The announcement of this lineup will undoubtedly spark heated discussions among fans, but it is undeniable that it represents the greatest determination and highest expectation of national table tennis for this Olympic Games. We look forward to the team's success in Paris and the glory of the country and the people." As the kingdom of table tennis, the performance of the Chinese team in the Olympic Games has naturally attracted much attention. Although strong teams such as the host France and Japan are eyeing each other, as long as the national table tennis plays its true level, winning gold is undoubtedly a big favorite. This lineup embodies the top strength of national table tennis, and every player is a leader in the project, and they will go all out to write a new page for the glory of Chinese table tennis.