Chinese women's table tennis star Sun Yingsha qualified for the Paris Olympics, but her off-court coach at the Olympics was not the usual Qiu Yike, it was likely to be Ma Lin. This sparked heated discussions, and some fans called on Sun Yingsha to take Qiu Yike to Paris for guidance at her own expense, but in fact this is unrealistic.
According to the regulations of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, the off-field guidance of Olympic-level events must be served by the head coach, and Qiu Yike is only Sun Yingsha's daily training coach. Therefore, even if Sun Yingsha took Qiu Yike to Paris at his own expense, he would not be able to enter the coaching seat during the competition and could not directly guide Sun Yingsha. In fact, the division of labor among the coaches of table tennis is very specialized.
The day-to-day training coach knows the athletes better, but the head coach has more experience in the competition and has a better grasp of the schedule. The Chinese team has always pursued the principle of centralized and unified command, otherwise all coaches will do their own thing, which will not be conducive to team building. Judging from Marin's qualifications, he is fully capable of being an Olympic coach.
He once led the Chinese team to achieve good results, but this year's competition cycle was called out by many fans because of improper game arrangement. Qiu Yike and Sun Yingsha have a good tacit understanding, if he can conduct targeted training before the game, he can quickly let Sun Yingsha arrive in the best condition.
During the competition, Ma Lin was responsible for guiding the strategy, and Qiu Yike was responsible for training and adjustment, each performing its own duties, and believed that a strong guidance combination could be formed. But taking a coach to the Olympics at one's own expense is an exception, and I am afraid it will be difficult to continue. The state has invested heavily in the training of athletes, and it is supposed to provide systematic guidance.
If this precedent is set, other athletes can also make similar requests, causing problems for the training camp. The Chinese team has to act in accordance with the regulations of the Olympic coaches, and it is difficult for individuals to break the rules. But we must believe that Sun Yingsha will be able to play an outstanding role and win glory for the country.
The top priority is to further adjust Sun Yingsha's condition to the best through professional and systematic training, rather than dwelling on the problems of a coach. Fans still have to understand the national team's employment policy, and I believe that Ma Lin will do her best to guide Sun Yingsha.
Chinese table tennis is in the stage of alternating between the old and the new, and this Olympic Games is a valuable opportunity to exercise, which is not only related to personal achievements, but also related to the growth of a new generation of national table tennis. At this critical juncture, it is necessary for athletes and coaches to work together and move forward in unity. Let's look forward to Sun Yingsha creating new brilliance in Paris!