Imagine you're the world's No. 1 table tennis player, fresh from winning the mixed doubles gold medal and ready to compete in the men's singles. Suddenly, your main racket is trampled on by a reckless videographer. What does it feel like? I'm afraid it's even worse than being stepped on!
That's right, this is what happened to our "big head" Wang Chuqin. In the 1/16 finals of the table tennis men's singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Wang Chuqin encountered such an "unwarranted disaster". The result? He suffered a shock 2-4 defeat to Sweden's Moregard and missed out on the round of 16. This result was like a punch, which not only stunned Wang Chuqin, but also made all Chinese fans dumbfounded.
At the beginning of the game, Wang Chuqin was in a daze as if he had just gotten up from the bed. In the first game, he was clearly ahead, but was reversed by Moregard 12-10. The second game was even more miserable, completely suppressed by the opponent, and lost another game 7-11. At this time, Wang Chuqin seemed to be like a novice who had just learned to play, and he couldn't find the rhythm at all.
However, our "big head" is the number one in the world after all, and he quickly regained some form. In the third and fourth games, he won two games in a row, and the score became 2-2. At this time, everyone thought that Wang Chuqin had finally woken up and was about to start his performance.
The drama was played out again. In the fifth game, the two sides fought to a 9-9 draw. At this critical moment, Moregard scored two points in a row as if he had opened a hanging, winning the game 11-9. At this moment, Wang Chuqin completely collapsed. In the sixth game, he was like a deflated ball, and only scored 6 points before Moregard sealed the victory.
After the game, reporters asked Wang Chuqin about the broken racket as if they had found a treasure. Wang Chuqin was very frank and admitted that his mood at that time was indeed affected. But instead of blaming the loss on the change of racket, he said he had a lot of problems and made a lot of mistakes.
Wang Chuqin also emphasized that the feel of the secondary racket is no different from the main racket, and it is his own racket. He also mentioned the timeout called by coach Xiao Zhan in the game, saying that the coach wanted him to slow down the pace because he was 0-2 down at the time, hoping to slowly recover the score.
Liu Guoliang, chairman of the Table Tennis Association, also commented on Wang Chuqin's performance. He believes that the loss is mainly Wang Chuqin's own problem, his psychological quality is not strong enough, and he has not been able to adjust it in time, resulting in deformed movements and more mistakes. However, Liu Guoliang did not forget to cheer Wang Chuqin up, hoping that he could regain his form in the men's team competition.
Not everyone agrees with Wang Chuqin and Liu Guoliang. Guo Yan, a famous national table tennis player, believes that the impact of the change of shooting on Wang Chuqin is still relatively large. She said that although the national table tennis has an emergency plan and generally prepares 3 commonly used rackets, the main racket is broken, which will still have an impact on the mentality of the players.
Japan's former world champion Mizutani Hayabusa's views are more direct. He said that professional players will check the weight of the racket in grams, and then take a long time to get used to it. If you encounter an opponent of equal strength, there is a high probability that you will not be able to win without the main shot.
After listening to these different points of view, do you also start to have a big head? Is it a problem of changing shots, or a problem of psychological quality, or is it something else that led to Wang Chuqin's loss?
In my opinion, the loss of this game cannot simply be attributed to a single factor. Changing beats can really take a toll on a player, especially at a high level, where the slightest discomfort can lead to mistakes. But at the same time, Wang Chuqin's psychological adjustment ability does have problems. After all, a truly strong man should be able to perform at his best despite all the odds.
This game also taught us a vivid life lesson. In life, we often encounter various accidents and setbacks. The key is how to stay calm in the face of adversity, adjust your mindset, and find a solution to the problem. Just like Wang Chuqin did in the game, even if the start is unfavorable, you must work hard to adjust and strive to turn defeat into victory.
This game also showed us the charm of table tennis. It requires not only superb technology, but also strong mental quality and adaptability. A small racket carries not only the skills of the players, but also their hard work and dreams.
Dear fans and friends, what do you think of Wang Chuqin's defeat in this game? Is the change of shot more influential, or is it psychological factors that play a decisive role? Or do you have any other opinions? Feel free to leave a message in the comment section and let's explore this interesting topic together!
Although Wang Chuqin suffered a setback in the men's singles competition, we still have to cheer him on. I believe that in the next men's team competition, he will be able to adjust his state and win glory for the country! Let's look forward to his wonderful performance!
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