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Text: Lin Qingxia
Edited by Lin Qingxia
In the mixed doubles semi-finals of the Paris Olympics, China's Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha and Korea's Lim Jong-hoon/Shin Yu-bin faced off in a thrilling showdown.
The match not only showcased the skills of both players, but also highlighted the fierce competition at the Olympic Games.
The game was full of ups and downs, and the strength of the two teams was equal and the battle was fierce. The Korean duo showed extraordinary fighting spirit and strength, and once put a lot of pressure on Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha.
However, the Chinese duo narrowly defeated their opponents and qualified for the finals thanks to their rich tournament experience and excellent on-court performances.
After the match, the reactions of the players on both sides were mixed, reflecting the emotional gap between the winners and losers. Sun Yingsha said in an interview:
"Today we both played at our best and played with a sense of selflessness."
These words showed both her satisfaction with her performance and the hardships of the competition. In contrast, Wang Chuqin appeared more relaxed, and he half-jokingly said:
"I hope everyone will let us go, let us rest and prepare for the next final."
On the other hand, the pain of defeat in Korea is palpable. In an interview with Korean media, Lim Jong-hoon said with a little regret:
"Losers have no voice. But even strong men like Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha will be nervous at the Olympics. "
Shen Yubin said: "Although the result is regrettable, we have played to the extreme. "
It is worth mentioning that Lin Zhongxun raised questions about Wang Chuqin's serve in the interview. He claimed that he could not see the spin of the ball when Wang Chuqin served from his own angle.
The remark sparked some discussion after the game. However, the referee did not make any irregularities on Wang's serve, but the Korea pair received a service warning.
For this game, national table tennis fans generally showed understanding and support. Someone analyzed:
"Lim Jong-hoon does not qualify for a single event, and Shin Yu-bin will not be able to match Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng in singles, so it is understandable that they will give their best in the mixed doubles event."
At the same time, some fans expressed dissatisfaction with Lin Zhongxun's remarks questioning Wang Chuqin's serve, thinking that it was ungraceful.
In particular, many fans highly praised Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance in this match. Someone commented:
"The women's world number one also showed the best level in the mixed doubles competition, and this victory was largely due to her consistent and excellent performances."
This match has also once again raised attention to the rules of table tennis serve. According to the rules, the ball must always be in the line of sight of the referee and the opponent when serving, and there must be no obstruction.
Although Lim Jong-hoon questioned it, the referee's decision clearly determined that Wang's serve met the requirements of the rules.
Looking ahead, the two teams will face new challenges. The Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha combination will make every effort to prepare for the upcoming finals and strive to add another gold medal to the Chinese team.
Shin Yubin said in the interview: "Next we will go all out to fight for the bronze medal, this is the only thing we can do now. "
In tonight's match, they finally swept the Hong Kong pair 4-0 to win the bronze medal.
This match not only showcased the charm of table tennis, but also embodied the Olympic spirit. Although the result of the competition has been decided, the fighting spirit and superb skills displayed by the players are undoubtedly worthy of our applause.
Let's look forward to seeing more exciting matchups in the next matchups.
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