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On June 19, the Olympic Organizing Committee updated the list of women's singles players participating in the Paris Olympics, inviting Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu to participate.
In the list previously announced by the Table Tennis Association, Chen Meng's replacement of Wang Manyu caused controversy.
Wang Manyu's fans expressed their dissatisfaction in various ways, including pulling banners at the airport and projecting screens in New York's Times Square.
The General Administration of Sport of China will postpone the response to the final list of participants until July 11.
The form of the Olympic Organizing Committee's list is of great significance, and the actual candidates are decided by the Table Tennis Association, and Wang Manyu is less likely to participate in the end.
No matter who participates in the end, the fans support the national table tennis players to win glory for the motherland.
Paris Olympics women's singles battle: Sun Yingsha sits firmly, and the dispute between Wang Manyu and Chen Meng makes waves again
In the high-profile competition for the women's singles table tennis qualification at the Paris Olympics, a contest of strength, honor and fan enthusiasm is being staged.
On June 19, the International Olympic Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Olympic Organizing Committee) updated the list of women's singles players participating in the Paris Olympics, and national table tennis teenager Sun Yingsha and world champion Wang Manyu were impressively listed.
The release of this list did not calm the previous controversy about the contestants, but pushed the competition between Wang Manyu and Chen Meng to another climax.
The background of the incident goes back to May 14, after the Saudi Grand Slam.
The Table Tennis Association (hereinafter referred to as the Table Tennis Association) announced the list of women's singles participants in the Paris Olympics, Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng went together, while Wang Manyu, who has been in hot form recently, was unexpectedly defeated.
This decision immediately sparked heated discussions among fans and the media, and Wang Manyu's fans expressed strong dissatisfaction with it.
They believe that Wang Manyu outperformed Chen Meng during the Paris Olympic selection cycle and deserves this valuable qualification.
Wang Manyu's fans did not sit idly by, and they expressed their dissatisfaction and support in various ways.
At the airport, they pulled up banners and cheered for Wang Manyu; In Times Square, New York, USA, they even showed Wang Manyu's image and name to the world through screen projection.
These actions not only reflect the enthusiasm and unity of the fans, but also show their recognition of Wang Manyu's strength and desire for fair play.
In this controversy, the most eye-catching is the response of the General Administration of Sports of China.
In the face of fans' questions and appeals, the General Administration of Sports of China did not immediately give an answer, but said that it would postpone the reply to the selection method and the list of participants submitted by the Table Tennis Association until July 11.
This decision has undoubtedly given fans more expectations and speculation, and at the same time made the controversy even more confusing.
Returning to the updated entry list of the Olympic Organizing Committee, although Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu have been invited, the formal significance of this list seems to be greater than the reality.
According to the regulations of the International Table Tennis Federation, the national table tennis associations can choose the participants according to their own circumstances, so the invitation list of the Olympic Organizing Committee is not final.
In fact, Sun Yingsha's qualification has long been certain, and whether Wang Manyu can play in Paris depends on the final decision of the Table Tennis Association.
In this controversy, we have to mention Chen Meng.
As a veteran of national table tennis and an Olympic champion, Chen Meng's strength and experience are beyond doubt.
During the Paris Olympic selection cycle, her form has been inconsistent and she has been slightly inferior to Wang Manyu.
Therefore, the Table Tennis Association chose Chen Meng instead of Wang Manyu after weighing the pros and cons, which also caused strong dissatisfaction among fans.
Regardless of the final entry list, we should respect the decision of the Table Tennis Association.
After all, the factors they need to consider are far more complex than we think.
As fans and spectators, we should pay more attention to and support the performance of the national table tennis players on the field and cheer for them.
From the perspective of strength, Wang Manyu's recent performance in the game is really eye-catching, and her technique and condition have reached a fairly high level.
Table tennis is a team sport, and the strength of the individual is important, but the overall interests and long-term planning of the team cannot be ignored.
In this case, the Table Tennis Association may need to consider the form, experience, potential and opponent situation of the players when selecting them, rather than just looking at recent match results.
The emotional factor of the fans played an important role in this controversy.
Wang Manyu's fans have expressed their support and dissatisfaction with her in various ways, which reflects the deep affection of fans for their favorite players.
We should also recognize that sports competitions are fair arenas and should not be swayed by personal emotions.
Fans should look at the results of the game and the selection decision rationally, and respect the decision of the Table Tennis Association and the coaching staff.
In addition, the issue of the selection mechanism is also worth pondering.
In the selection method announced by the Table Tennis Association, we have seen the consideration of many factors such as point ranking, historical results, and the opinions of the coaching staff.
Is this selection mechanism completely fair, transparent and reasonable? Are there other more scientific and objective selection methods? These are all issues that we need to further explore and solve.
From the point of view of sportsmanship, we should respect the dedication and efforts of every athlete.
Whether it is Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu or Chen Meng, they are all excellent representatives of national table tennis and have won honor for the country.
In this controversy, we should maintain a rational and objective attitude, and not over-interpret and speculate.
At the same time, we should also cheer for their wonderful performances on the field and look forward to their wonderful performance at the Paris Olympics.
Judging from the current situation, it is unlikely that Wang Manyu will qualify for the women's singles at the Paris Olympics.
But no matter what, she has proven her strength and potential.
In the days to come, she will have the opportunity to make a name for herself and win more honors for national table tennis.
Let us all look forward to the final reply of the General Administration of Sport of China before July 11.
No matter what the result is, we should praise the efforts and efforts of the national table tennis players.
They are the pride and glory of our nation, and an eternal example and source of strength for us.
Let's cheer them on and look forward to their performances at the Paris Olympics!