In 1990, the energetic young girl Wu Na was successfully selected for the national team with her superb ball skills and officially began her table tennis career. At that time, the "Big Demon King" Deng Yaping was at the peak of the women's table tennis world, and her unique playing style was amazing and her strength was outstanding.
Wu Na, who had just joined the national team, was also shrouded by Deng Yaping's light, but she did not give up because of this.
Wu Na understands that in order to gain a foothold in this competitive arena, she must put in more effort and sweat than others. As a result, she trained hard day in and day out, honing her skills and waiting for her chance.
The hard work paid off, and as time went by, Wu Na's strength continued to improve, and she emerged in competitions at home and abroad.
In 1996, Wu Na ushered in the peak of her career at the Ericsson Table Tennis Tournament, which attracted worldwide attention at that time. In this fierce duel with Deng Yaping, who was invincible at the time, Wu Na showed her amazing strength and tenacious fighting spirit with her unique ball skills and resolute style.
After four rounds of matches, Wu Na defeated the "Big Devil" Deng Yaping with a score of 3:2 and became the only player to defeat Deng Yaping in the final.
Wu Na became the focus of the table tennis world for a while in this victory. Her outstanding performance not only won the applause of the audience, but also attracted a lot of media attention. Even China Sports Daily published an article "Wu Na Shook Deng Yaping", which spoke highly of her strength and potential.
After the match, Wu Na's eyes were full of confidence, and she firmly believed that with her strength and hard work, she would always shine in the table tennis world. However, fate secretly prepared another path for her.
Although Wu Na's performance continued to be excellent after 1997, her figure gradually faded into obscurity, and the figure that was once active in the field disappeared overnight, leaving an unsolved mystery.
After 1997, Wu Na's figure in the table tennis world gradually faded, and the once radiant figure on the court seemed to have disappeared from public view. In 2002, an unexpected news suddenly came: Wu Na officially announced that she would leave the Jiangsu team and officially decided to retire.
This decision was like a bombshell and caused a great shock in the entire table tennis world.
Wu Na's sudden choice to retire has puzzled and regretted many people. At the peak of his career, why leave? Various speculations are circulating. Some people think that she made the decision when she was about to enter the palace of marriage, after all, she tied the knot with Shang Yi the following year.
Others felt that Wu Na had been sidelined from the team because she had not been able to compete in the Sydney Olympics despite her impressive record.
Speculation about Wu Na continued, but she remained silent. There are unspeakable stories hidden in her eyes, which may be about the confusion about the future, the burnout of table tennis, or the yearning for another possibility in life.
Whatever the reason, this decision marked an important turning point in Wu Na's life.
After retiring, Wu Na did not completely leave the sports world, and she always loved sports in her heart. In 2012, she opened a table tennis club in her hometown, and although she was losing money at the beginning, she preferred to express her love through action rather than just living on prize money.
This also shows her reluctance to table tennis and her plans for the future.
The mystery of Wu Na's retirement is still unknown. Perhaps only she could understand the true state of mind at that time. What is certain, however, is that this momentous decision of hers changed the course of her life forever.
It not only ended her illustrious table tennis career, but also opened a new chapter in her life, from a national team athlete to an unknown ordinary person, to an unknown supporter, Wu Na showed her deep love for sports in her own way, and at the same time found new values in life.
The encounter between Wu Na and Shang Yi can be said to be fate in the dark. One day in 1999, Wu Na felt exhausted because she stayed up late to watch a football match. At this moment, she happened to meet Shang Yi, who was going through the procedures for joining Beijing Guoan.
Shang Yi has just returned from studying in Brazil, while Wu Na is an avid football fan and especially loves the Brazil team.
The two met each other over a chance lunch. With great enthusiasm and dedication to the topic of football, Wu Na's eyes are full of enthusiasm. Shang Yi was completely infected by her enthusiasm and listened with interest.
This seemingly ordinary encounter actually became the real starting point of their emotional development.
With the increase in contact, the relationship between the two of them deepened day by day. Shang Yi often asks Wu Na about domestic affairs, and Wu Na is willing to show him new things. In the process, they gradually develop feelings that surpass those of friends.
It wasn't until October 1999 that Shang Yi plucked up the courage and appeared in front of Wu Na's door with a bouquet of roses to officially confess to her.
However, their love was not all smooth sailing. The five-year age gap between them became a huge obstacle. Wu Na's parents have reservations about the relationship, which they fear about the age gap affecting their daughter's well-being.
Faced with her family's doubts, Wu Na also fell into hesitation for a while.
However, Shang Yi did not give up. He showed his determination not to give in, visiting Wu Na's parents frequently, impressing them with sincerity and practical actions. He came to the door twice every three days, trying to use his sincerity to "influence" Wu Na's parents.
With the consent of Wu Na's parents, Shang Yi and Wu Na finally got married, and the wedding was held in 2003. Shang Yi takes time off to accompany his wife every year, and carefully selects a special gift for his wife every year.
This love-filled and sincere love experience proves that love can overcome any obstacles.
This love affair that spanned table tennis and football became a great story in the sports world. It is not only the union of the two athletes, but also the intersection of two hearts who know and love each other. Wu Na's eyes are full of happiness, and she is convinced that she has found the most important half of her life.
Although it has been rumored that Wu Na chose to retire because of marriage, I am afraid that only the parties know best what the facts are. In fact, this love has added a new color to Wu Na's life and paved a new path for her future development.
Soon after their marriage, Wu Na became pregnant and gave birth to a son, Shang Juncheng. Faced with the arrival of a new life, the Wu Na couple seemed a little hurried, but also full of joy. In order to create a quiet environment for their children to grow up, they decided to move to the suburbs.
This decision reflects the importance they attach to their family and marks a shift in the focus of Wuna's life.
As Shang Juncheng grew up, Wu Na and Shang Yi began to worry about his hobbies. Because both of them are athletes, they both hope that Shang Juncheng can inherit their sports genes.
Wu Na wanted Shang Juncheng to learn table tennis so that she could pass on her own experience to him; Shang Yi wanted Shang Juncheng to play football and continue his own football dream, however, after careful consideration, they decided to let Shang Juncheng make his own decisions and respect his wishes.
Unexpectedly, Shang Juncheng developed a strong interest in tennis. This choice combines the athletic expertise of the parents with their own unique interests.
In order to support her son's choice, Wu Na did not hesitate to support him, she set up an indoor clay court for Shang Juncheng at the place of work, which also became the starting point of his tennis career, Wu Na's eyes were full of expectation, and she firmly believed that her son would definitely be able to make a difference in the tennis field.
In the process, Wu Na's role shifted. From a table tennis star in the past, to a full-time mother and entrepreneur today, she has shown her love for her family in her own way.
Although she is no longer in the arena, she still influences the world of sports in her own way and is actively supporting her son's dreams.
Every member of the family is athletically gifted and shines in their respective fields. Wu Na's choice may make some people regret, but for her, this warm and harmonious family is her most precious "gold medal".
With the full support of Shang Yi and Wu Na, Shang Juncheng's tennis talent was fully explored. In order to allow their son to receive more professional training, the couple made an important decision: to send Shang Juncheng to study at Florida College in United States.
As a sports academy dedicated to building outstanding athletes, IMG Academy has undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for Shang Juncheng's tennis career.
Shang Juncheng has shown amazing talent and hard work during his time at IMG Academy. He lived up to expectations and received a full scholarship for an outstanding performance, which not only eased the financial burden on his family, but also proved his potential in the field of tennis.
Although Wu Na and Shang Yi are far away in China, they have always paid close attention to their son's growth and are proud of his every progress.
In 2020, Shang Juncheng's outstanding performance on the tennis court attracted the attention of industry insiders, and also made Wu Na see that her son's years of hard work have paid off. Wu Na's eyes flashed with pride, remembering the days when she struggled on the table tennis court.
In July 2021, Shang Juncheng, who was only 17 years old, made an important breakthrough in his career. In the United States junior tennis men's singles tournament, he fought his way through the thorns to win the championship and win the world No. 1 ranking.
This achievement not only affirms Shang Juncheng's personal strength, but also is the best reward for Wu Na and Shang Yi's silent contributions over the years.
At this moment, Wu Na was extremely proud. remembered his glorious moments on the table tennis court back then, and also saw his son's proud achievements on the tennis court. Although they are different projects, the sense of pride in winning glory for the country is the same.
Shang Juncheng's success is not only the result of his own efforts, but also the reward of Wu Na and Shang Yi's dedication over the years.
Wu Na used to be a famous table tennis player, Shang Yi was a football international, and now Shang Juncheng has emerged in the field of tennis. This "sports house" that shines in their respective fields has not only become a landscape in the sports world, but also shows the unique style of this family.
Wu Na has transformed from a former national table tennis player to a little fan of her son Shang Juncheng, she stands silently behind Shang Juncheng and fully supports his career in her own way.
Whenever she sees Shang Juncheng sweating on the field, Wu Na can always feel full of relief and expectation, and she deeply knows how important this support is for an athlete.
Throughout the long road of life, Wu Na has never regretted her choice. Although she chose to leave the competition at her peak and missed out on many honors such as the Olympics, she gained a happy family.
Her husband Shang Yi is a football international, her son Shang Juncheng is a rising tennis star, and she herself is the unique "sports family" of the former table tennis star, which is undoubtedly Wu Na's proudest achievement.
Wu Na deeply understands that the value of life is not only based on the honor on the field, but also on the new position in the family. She passed on her passion and experience to her children, and her family became her new stage in life.
For Wu Na, watching her son chase his dreams and run this warm family with her husband is what she calls the "true meaning of happiness".
Wu Na is the one who runs a table tennis club in her hometown, and she still maintains her love for sports. Although she is no longer in the spotlight, she still uses her own way to influence more people.
She is convinced that the dedication of silent cultivation can also contribute to the cause of sports in China.
Wu Na's eyes are full of satisfaction with life and anticipation for the future. She knows that her life story continues, and this family full of sports genes is destined for more bright and exciting chapters.
Wu Na's story is not only a legend of an athlete, but also a moving chapter of an ordinary person's pursuit of happiness.