Have you ever heard of the "undefeated myth" of table tennis? That's right, that's our Chinese table tennis team! From the Team World Table Tennis Championships in Busan, South Korea, to the championship in Chongqing, they are like an invincible "gold medal harvester", and every time they compete, they return with a full load and win the gold medal. But you know what? How much bitterness and tears, how many challenges and controversies are hidden behind this?
Back then, in the 90s of the last century, Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui, two table tennis superstars, were born, they were like two bright stars, lighting up the sky of Chinese table tennis. Liu Guoliang's ghostly serve and Kong Linghui's sharp attack are all breathtaking. The two joined forces, almost invincible, and they led the Chinese table tennis team to the top of the world again and again, becoming the overlord of the table tennis world.
But the tree is a big wind! The strength of the Chinese table tennis team has left players from other countries in the dust, and the ITTF has not been able to sit still. At that time, the president of the International Table Tennis Federation, Shalala, was like a "vinegar jar", seeing the Chinese table tennis team so beautiful, the jealousy in my heart was about to burst! So, he began to make small moves, trying to restrict the Chinese table tennis team through various means.
As soon as Shalala took office, a series of "reforms" began. He first announced that the table tennis ball would be changed from 38mm to 40mm, saying that it was to increase the spectacle of the game. But this discerning person knows at a glance that this is trying to weaken the strength of the Chinese team! Because our Chinese players rely on delicate touch and quick reaction to win, the ball becomes bigger, and the feel changes, which is undoubtedly a huge challenge for them.
But that's not all! Shalala has made another "uncovered serve" rule, saying that it is to make the game fairer. But this is clearly aimed at the Chinese team! Because the serving skills of our Chinese players are all unique, the spin and the arc have been tempered. Now that we are asking for an unobstructed serve, isn't that just making our trick invalid?
As soon as these reform measures came out, players such as Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui felt unprecedented pressure. Not only will they have to face stronger opponents, but they will also have to adapt to the new rules. During that time, they practiced hard every day, in order to maintain their condition, in order not to be eliminated. But even so, they were greatly affected. Liu Guoliang chose to retire in 2002, and Kong Linghui also said goodbye to the competition in 2004. Many fans said that it was because they were restricted by Shalala that they ended their careers early.
But the Chinese table tennis team did not collapse because of this! Instead, they are more united and train harder. They know that only through their own efforts can they break the limitations of others and continue to stand at the top of the world. So, they began to study new tactics and began to adapt to new rules. With their sweat and hard work, they have proved their strength.
Shalala's restrictions not only did not weaken the strength of the Chinese table tennis team, but made them more resilient. They are like a piece of steel that has been tempered thousands of times, no matter how difficult it is, they can rise to the occasion and move forward bravely.
And what about Shalala? He was exposed for embezzlement of public funds and was eventually forced to step down. This can be regarded as evil retribution! His restrictions on the Chinese table tennis team only cost him his job in the end.
Looking back at the development process of the Chinese table tennis team now, it is really emotional! They have gone from a small team in obscurity to the top of the world step by step. With their sweat and hard work, they have proved their strength. Their spirit of growing up in difficult situations and breaking through themselves in challenges is worth learning from each of us.
Netizens' evaluations are also mixed. Some people say that the Chinese table tennis team is too strong and should be restricted; Others say it's the result of their hard work and shouldn't be restricted. But no matter what, the Chinese table tennis team is our pride. They have proved with their own strength: as long as there are dreams, hard work, and perseverance, nothing can stop us from moving forward!
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