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Text: Lin Qingxia
Edited by Lin Qingxia
The war drums of the Paris Olympics are about to beat, and the Chinese table tennis team is going all out to prepare for the gold medal. In this contest of national honor, every member of the team has a heavy responsibility.
However, behind the star players in the spotlight, there is also an unknown but huge behind-the-scenes hero - Wang Manyu.
The mixed doubles gold medal is a top priority
The primary goal of the national table tennis this time is to regain the mixed doubles gold medal lost in the last Tokyo Olympics. The combination of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin is responsible for this important task.
The "Shatou" pair will not only compete in mixed doubles, but also in singles and team events, and can be called the busiest players in the Chinese team at this Olympic Games.
However, it was the player who only competed in the team competition who really gave the most.
Wang Manyu: Be willing to be a green leaf to achieve others
As the world's No. 2 top player, Wang Manyu was expected to make a splash in singles. However, due to various reasons, she was disqualified from singles and could only compete in the team competition.
It was undoubtedly a huge blow for the young player.
However, Wang Manyu was not depressed. Instead, with amazing perseverance and dedication, she threw herself into her teammates' preparations.
The "strongest sparring partner" tailored for Sun Yingsha
On the first day of the opening of the training hall, Wang Manyu took the initiative to serve as Sun Yingsha's sparring partner. The two battled off on both sides of the table, as if they were recreating the pinnacle of the World Cup final.
In that game, Sun Yingsha only won by a narrow margin, fully demonstrating the strength of the two.
With the world's No. 2 Wang Manyu as a sparring partner, Sun Yingsha undoubtedly obtained the best actual combat simulation. This will not only help her stay at her best, but it will also prepare her for all kinds of difficult situations that may arise.
Escort Chen Meng
After the training with Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu switched to Chen Meng's table non-stop. In the duel with Chen Meng, Wang Manyu did not reserve at all and tried his best.
Her forehand large-angle pull caused a lot of trouble to Chen Meng, and the two went back and forth, staging a wonderful multi-shot hold.
Wang Manyu's all-out efforts not only provided Chen Meng with high-quality training, but also won the praise of coach Ma Lin. This attitude of leaving no stone unturned will undoubtedly motivate the whole team to work harder.
Selfless dedication shows team spirit
Although he lost his singles qualification, Wang Manyu did not slack off because of this. Instead, she threw herself into team training with a more positive attitude.
Not only does she provide high-level sparring for her teammates in the singles, but she also plays an important role in the preparation for the team event.
Wang Manyu's dedication is no less than that of any player who participates in singles. Her selfless dedication will undoubtedly become the spiritual pillar of the entire team.
The heroes behind the scenes are also worthy of praise
On the road to excellence, not everyone can stand in the center of the most dazzling stage. But it is the behind-the-scenes heroes like Wang Manyu who constitute the solid backing of the Chinese table tennis team.
The real team spirit is not only reflected in the tacit cooperation on the field, but also in the selfless dedication in daily training.
As the pace of the Paris Olympics is getting closer and closer, we look forward to the Chinese table tennis team to create another glory. No matter what the final result is, a behind-the-scenes hero like Wang Manyu deserves our highest respect and praise.
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