When the dust settled, the ITTF revised the list, crossed Wang Manyu and Wang Yidi, and locked Chen Meng's qualifications. This news has sparked widespread attention and discussion. What exactly led to this decision? What's the story behind it? This article will unravel the mystery for you.
On June 30, Beijing time, the International Table Tennis Federation personally went out to revise the list, the dust of national table tennis was settled, and the singles qualifications for the Paris Olympics have been confirmed, and Wang Manyu has no chance at all. The Chinese national table tennis team is currently conducting a closed training camp in Chengdu to prepare for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Today, some netizens found an important detail, the official website of the International Table Tennis Federation officially confirmed that the list of participants has been revised this time, and all the Paris singles qualifiers of various associations have been confirmed, and Wang Manyu has no chance at all.
Prior to this, the ITTF had sent an invitation to players from various associations to confirm their qualification for the Paris Olympics. At that time, the world's No. 1 and No. 2 were Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu, not the world's No. 4 Chen Meng. After this list came out, it caused some discussion. In fact, at that time, the ITTF had already passed the gas to the various associations, and they said that although such an invitation list was issued, in the end, the players of each association still had to be determined by the associations themselves. In other words, they can invite the top two players in your association, but you don't have to get them to the Olympics.
So, why did the ITTF make such a decision? It is understood that the reasons behind this are manifold. First of all, the ITTF wants to keep the competition fair and competitive. Although Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu are ranked higher than Chen Meng, they have not achieved much in the past competitions. As the world No. 4, Chen Meng performed well in the competition before the Paris Olympics, winning multiple titles. Therefore, the ITTF believes that Chen Meng is more qualified to represent China in the Paris Olympics.
Secondly, the ITTF also takes into account the balance of interests of various associations. According to the original invitation list, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu will occupy two places, while other associations can only compete for the remaining one place. As a result, the opportunities for other associations are greatly reduced. By modifying the list, more associations can have the opportunity to qualify, which increases the competitiveness and enjoyment of the competition.
Finally, the ITTF also takes into account the athletes' condition and preparation. Although Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu are ranked highly, they have not been consistent in their past matches and their preparation is not as good as Chen Meng's. In contrast, Chen Meng is more focused and hard-working in preparation, and her form is more stable. Therefore, the ITTF believes that Chen Meng is more suitable to represent China in the Paris Olympics.
After the ITTF's revised list, Chen Meng successfully qualified for the Paris Olympics. This is undoubtedly a great honor and opportunity for Chen Meng. She will be a member of the Chinese table tennis team and represent China at the Paris Olympics. As for Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu, they have lost this precious opportunity and need to continue to work hard to improve their strength and form to prepare for future competitions.
As the dust settled, the ITTF's decision to revise the list has sparked widespread attention and discussion. The reasons behind this decision are manifold, including maintaining a fair and competitive nature of the competition, taking into account the balance of interests of the various associations, and the state and preparation of the athletes. Regardless of the outcome, we should respect the ITTF's decision and cheer for the future of the Chinese table tennis team. At the same time, we should also realize that only by constantly improving our strength and state can we be invincible in the fierce competition. As the famous saying goes, "Success is the accumulation of effort." "Whether it's Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha or Wang Manyu, they all need to keep working hard in the future competitions and strive to achieve their dreams.