The table tennis world is rising again, and the war drums of the Paris Olympics have been beating! The Chinese Olympic Committee officially confirmed on June 28 that Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin will represent China in the table tennis singles event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At the turn of the old and the new, who will be the new king of table tennis? Let's unravel the mystery of the battle of the century.
Looking back at the Tokyo Olympics, Chen Meng defeated teammate Sun Yingsha in the women's singles final and reached the top of the Olympics. In the men's singles field, Fan Zhendong unfortunately lost to the "Grand Slam" winner Ma Long and missed the gold medal. Chen Meng will defend her title in Paris, while Fan Zhendong, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha will challenge for their first Olympic singles titles.
As the defending champion, Chen Meng is undoubtedly one of the most high-profile focuses. She has a well-rounded technique and excellent mental quality, and has repeatedly achieved great results in competitions. In some international competitions recently, Chen Meng's performance has been slightly up and down, which also gives other players a glimmer of hope. As a leader of the new generation, Sun Yingsha has distinctive technical characteristics and sharp offense, and has emerged in the world series many times in recent years. The battle between the two world's top masters will surely become a major attraction in the women's singles field.
In men's singles, Fan Zhendong, as the world's No. 1 player, is a strong contender for the championship with comprehensive skills and strong strength. Mr. Wang's rise has added uncertainty to the competition. As a leader in the new generation of players, Wang Chuqin has performed well in recent years and has achieved remarkable results in a number of international competitions. His unique style of play and excellent psychological quality have made him one of the brightest of the rising stars in table tennis.
The table tennis competition at the Olympics will feature new table colours and lighting systems, which will undoubtedly bring new challenges to the players. Adaptability will be one of the key factors in determining victory or defeat. In the first Olympic Games after the epidemic, it is also unknown what the status of athletes from various countries will be.
The competition is not limited to singles. Although the singles qualification was confirmed this time, the team competition is also worth looking forward to. The Chinese team has maintained a strong dominance in the team events, and whether it can continue its glory this time will be the focus of attention of fans.
In this contest between the old and the new, will we witness the birth of a new king? Can Chen Meng successfully defend his title? Can Fan Zhendong, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha break through and reach the top of the Olympics? All this will be revealed at the Paris Olympics. Who do you think is most likely to make history at the Paris Olympics and become the new king of table tennis?