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Preface:
From a rising star in the table tennis world to a leader in Chinese table tennis, Qin Zhijian has used half his life to interpret what loyalty and love are, and what is responsibility and responsibility. However, when we applaud his achievements, have we ever wondered what kind of arduous and legendary journey is behind those halos?
Talent is beginning to emerge, the table tennis dream of the young Qin Zhijian
In 1976, on the fertile soil of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, a seed of table tennis quietly sprouted. Qin Zhijian, a talented teenager, was quickly attracted by the charm of table tennis. He seems to have been born with a strange connection to the racket, and the ball flies under his control during the swing of the racket, drawing a graceful arc. Qin Zhijian's talent was not buried, and it only took him four years to transform from an ordinary primary school student to a leader in the provincial children's team. On the court, his vigorous posture, flexible pace, and the momentum of not admitting defeat have made the coaches shine.
At the age of 11, Qin Zhijian represented the Zhenjiang team for the first time in the provincial children's competition, and his outstanding performance impressed everyone. Facing an opponent older than him, Qin Zhijian had no stage fright, and with his agile reaction and superb skills, he passed all the way and finally helped the Zhenjiang team win the men's team championship. In the subsequent children's amateur competition, Qin Zhijian was even more unbeatable and won the men's singles championship. This series of victories not only proved Qin Zhijian's strength, but also strengthened his determination to embark on the road of professional table tennis.
The sudden change in the situation has caused the confusion and persistence of the national team
In 1993, when 17-year-old Qin Zhijian stepped into the door of the national team, his heart was full of excitement and longing. However, reality quickly hit the young man in the face. The national team, the highest temple of Chinese table tennis, brings together elite players from all over the country. Here, Qin Zhijian found that he was no longer the high-profile young genius, but a newcomer who needed to start from scratch and prove himself again.
In the early days, Qin Zhijian had few opportunities to play. He could only watch his teammates gallop on the field, but he could only sit on the bench and cheer for them. The feeling of powerlessness that is eager to show himself, but unable to show it, often makes Qin Zhijian feel lost and hesitant. He began to doubt himself and his ability to establish himself on this stage.
But Qin Zhijian is not a person who gives up easily. He understands that in this highly competitive team, if you want to get a chance to play, you have to put in several times more effort than others. So, he adjusted his mentality and put all his energy into training. When his teammates finished training, Qin Zhijian was still sweating on the court; While everyone else was resting, he was practicing serving and receiving over and over again.
Qin Zhijian's hard work was not in vain. Slowly, the coach began to notice the young man's progress. His technique is becoming more and more proficient, and his consciousness is becoming more and more mature. Qin Zhijian began to get more opportunities to play, and used his strength to prove that he was worthy of these opportunities. He rose to prominence in the tournament and worked closely with teammate Ma Lin to win the Men's Doubles title on the international stage multiple times. These victories not only won Qin Zhijian praise, but also regained his confidence.
However, what really made Qin Zhijian famous was the 1997 Osaka World Table Tennis Championships. On this much-anticipated stage, Qin Zhijian passed all the way and finally met in the finals. In the face of a strong enemy, Qin Zhijian did not flinch, but showed his full strength without reservation. In the fierce competition, Qin Zhijian's every ball was condensed with his sweat and determination. When the last ball landed, Qin Zhijian finally realized his long-cherished wish, he raised his racket excitedly, tears coming out of his eyes. At this moment, all the confusion and hesitation disappeared, leaving behind the pride and confidence that belonged to the champion.
From an athlete to a coach, Qin Zhijian's "change of position" does not change his mind
In 2005, 29-year-old Qin Zhijian chose to retire. But his love for table tennis has never stopped. He made the transition and started his coaching career. Just in time for the national table tennis to implement the rejuvenation of coaches, Qin Zhijian naturally became Ma Long's head coach. Faced with Ma Long's introverted and timid personality, Qin Zhijian took great pains to help him overcome his psychological obstacles.
He will deliberately "trick" Malone to the top of the mountain on his birthday to exercise his courage. In order to set an example for Ma Long, Qin Zhijian also quit his addiction to smoking for many years. Under Qin Zhijian's careful guidance, Ma Long has sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. In 2015, Ma Long won the men's singles championship for the first time at the Suzhou World Table Tennis Championships, and since then the era of "Dragon King" has begun. A year later, at the Rio Olympics, Ma Long won two gold medals in men's singles and men's team in one fell swoop, becoming a Grand Slam winner.
Nurturing talents, Qin Zhijian's "National Table Tennis Dream Team"
In addition to Ma Long, Qin Zhijian also cultivated another world champion - Xu Xin. This left-handed outsider-type player who "plays fast and fast" has gradually grown into the main force of national table tennis under the training of Qin Zhijian. Qin Zhijian is like a gardener, not only taking care of every seedling, but also committed to building a "dream team".
In 2017, when Qin Zhijian was appointed as the head coach of the national table tennis men's team, the responsibility on his shoulders was heavier. But he did not back down, but led the national table tennis men's team to constantly break through themselves and firmly occupy the throne in the World Series. Qin Zhijian is well aware that in the brutal competitive sports, age and injuries are unavoidable challenges for athletes. Therefore, on the one hand, he encourages veterans to extend their careers, and on the other hand, he is also starting to cultivate newcomers and reserve fresh blood for Chinese table tennis.
The legend does not end, and Qin Zhijian's table tennis life starts again
In 2024, when the Chinese sports delegation announced the list of participants in the Paris Olympics, a familiar name once again jumped into the limelight. Qin Zhijian, a star who once galloped on the field and a famous coach who once pointed out the country in the coach's seat, will once again set foot on the Olympic stage with a new identity. This time, he is the leader of the Chinese table tennis team and the leader of this team.
48-year-old Qin Zhijian has spent half his life interpreting what it means to be persistent in dreams. From player to coach to team leader, his identity is constantly changing, but his love for table tennis has never changed. This dedication, this love, has been deeply integrated into his blood and has become an indispensable part of his life.
Standing on the podium, Qin Zhijian and Liu Guoliang stood side by side, their eyes firmly fixed on the field. At this moment, they are not only the team leader and chairman, but also the epitome of Chinese table tennis. From them, we seem to see the past, present and future of the sport. Yes, it is generations of selfless table tennis people like Qin Zhijian who have created the glory of Chinese table tennis. They watered with sweat and lit up with wisdom, so that the towering tree of Chinese table tennis will stand tall in the world's sports arena.
Epilogue:
The legend of Qin Zhijian is the legend of a table tennis person, and it is also the legend of Chinese table tennis. From obscurity to towering, Chinese table tennis has gone through an extraordinary journey. On this road, there are cheers and tears; There are ups and downs, but there are glory.
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