In the world of table tennis, national table tennis has always been known for its brilliant achievements and spiritual inheritance. Recently, Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen, two retired national table tennis players, walked into the training ground again, not only to visit the juniors who are still struggling, but also to pass on their experience and wisdom to the new mixed doubles combination of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin. Their actions are not just a simple visit, but a kind of profound sportsmanship and experience transmission, which is a vivid embodiment of the "passing on the band" in the national table tennis culture.
In addition to the strict training system and scientific management, the reason why national table tennis can continue to lead in the world table tennis is also one of the important reasons for its unique team culture, that is, the selfless help and guidance of the predecessors to the juniors. This culture is not only reflected in the transfer of skills, but also in the psychological construction and sharing of competition experience. Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen have retired from the game, but their hearts never seem to really leave the court, and their love for table tennis and care for their juniors have prompted them to keep returning to the training ground and inspire a new generation of athletes with their experiences.
As the saying goes, "It is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish." Every visit by Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen is a valuable learning opportunity. They not only shared technical details, but more importantly, conveyed how to maintain a calm mind in the high-pressure competition, and how to persevere in the face of failures and challenges. This is undoubtedly the most valuable asset for young athletes who are preparing for the Olympic Games.
Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen unfortunately failed to win the mixed doubles competition at the Tokyo Olympics, and this regret turned into expectations and encouragement for younger generations. They hope that Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin can make up for this regret in the upcoming competition and win glory for the country. Along the way, the two seniors shared their game experiences, especially the technical details and mental adjustments that could affect the direction of the game at key moments.
For Sun Yingsha, she needs to be more delicate and precise in the return link to avoid mistakes in important moments. Liu Shiwen has rich experience and lessons in this area, and her sharing can undoubtedly help Sun Yingsha make a breakthrough in technology. At the same time, Wang Chuqin also received a lot of suggestions from Xu Xin in improving his ability to resist pressure, which are valuable experiences that have been explored in actual combat.
Through such exchanges and learning, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin's growth is not only limited to the technical level, but also more psychological and empirical maturity. This kind of maturity is difficult to quickly acquire in normal training and competitions, and it must be gradually accumulated through communication and actual combat with high-level players.
With the Olympics approaching, every point of progress of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin is particularly important. Under the guidance of their predecessors, they constantly optimized their techniques and tactics, and more importantly, learned how to stay calm under pressure and how to find a breakthrough in difficult situations. All of this is laying a solid foundation for them to be able to play their best in the Olympic Games and achieve self-transcendence.
Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen's visit is not only a simple technical guidance, but also a spiritual and cultural inheritance. With their actions, they have explained what true sportsmanship is - that is, no matter what the situation is, they will not forget their original intentions and insist on nurturing and supporting their younger generations. The inheritance of this spirit is more precious and necessary than the teaching of any technique.
For Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, this is not only an opportunity to learn, but also an opportunity to grow. What they will gain in this inheritance is not only the skills and experience, but more importantly, the perseverance and courage, as well as the determination not to back down in the face of difficulties. These will be their most reliable source of strength in future competitions.
In this ever-changing world of competitive sports, the only thing that remains constant is the love and support of the seniors for the juniors, and the never-give-up spirit among the athletes. It is this spirit that allows national table tennis to be passed down from generation to generation and always remain at the pinnacle of the world table tennis arena.