The men's team final of the 2024 Asian Championships staged a thrilling match. The national table tennis team defeated the Chinese Taipei team 3:1 and successfully defended the championship. The victory was hard-won, especially with Wang's performance in the fourth set of the final being a textbook comeback.
At the beginning of the game, Wang Chuqin was in a sluggish state, scoring only 1 point in the first game. In the face of the strong attack of his old opponent Lin Yunru, he seemed a little helpless. Many fans are beginning to worry about whether this young man who has just won two gold medals at the Olympics is going to drop the chain again.
But Wang Chuqin was not defeated. He adjusted his mentality, played steadily, and chased the score point by point. At the beginning of the third game, Wang Chuqin seemed to have suddenly opened the hanging, the backhand fast attack was extremely sharp, and the forehand was even more powerful. Lin Yunru was beaten to the point of no rhythm and finally lost 2:3.
Winning all four battles in one day, Wang Chuqin showed super physical fitness
It's really amazing to say, Wang Chuqin actually played four games on the day of the final! From the semi-finals to the finals, he alone took on half of the team's tasks. This kind of physical strength and willpower is simply reminiscent of Ma Long back then.
Wang Chuqin said in the post-match interview that he was actually quite tired, but he had to persevere for the sake of the team. Does that sound familiar? That's right, isn't this the standard speech of the national table tennis players? But looking at his vigorous appearance on the field, who would have thought that this kid would be tired of becoming a dog?
From the double Olympic championship to the first round of the Asian Championships, Wang Chuqin has experienced a roller coaster
Wang Chuqin has really been on a roller coaster ride during this time. First of all, he won two gold medals in mixed doubles and men's team at the Paris Olympics. As a result, he was knocked out early in the two races in Macau and Beijing, which was a big surprise.
What's even more jaw-dropping is that in the first round of the men's team of the Asian Championships, Wang Chuqin actually lost to a 14-year-old Iran youngster! This is good, the doubts on the Internet suddenly exploded. Some people say he's proud, some say he's not good, and some even say he's retired. Oh my God, are these people in a hurry?
However, Wang Chuqin is indeed a bit unpredictable. Sometimes he can play earth-shattering performances, and sometimes he will drop the chain inexplicably. This kind of instability is indeed a little worrying.
The rise of the new generation of national table tennis still needs time to be tempered
In fact, not only Wang Chuqin, but the entire new generation of national table tennis are facing similar problems. For example, Liang Jingkun is also in danger at this Asian Championships. Although he won in the end, it was a real sweat.
Some say that these young people still lack competition experience. But after thinking about it, Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun are already Olympic champions, what experience do they lack? Is it because the psychological quality is not strong enough? Or is it not clear enough about your positioning?
To be honest, watching these young people rise and fall, I feel a little anxious for them. After all, the signboard of national table tennis cannot be smashed, but it always takes time to grow. Hopefully, they can find their rhythm as soon as possible and play more consistently on the international stage.
The Asian Championship victory boosted confidence, but there are still challenges ahead
The victory of the Asian Championships this time undoubtedly gave the national table tennis a shot in the arm. Especially Wang Chuqin's reversal performance, it really makes people see hope. But that's not to put our minds on the back of our minds.
After all, the competition in the international table tennis world is becoming more and more fierce. Take this competition as an example, the Chinese Taipei team has put a lot of pressure on us. Lin Yunru's strength is obvious to all, if it weren't for Wang Chuqin's outbreak at the last moment, maybe the result would have been different.
A little further afield, island countries, Korea, Germany and other traditional powerhouses are also eyeing the tiger. They are all constantly improving, and they want to shake the dominance of Chinese table tennis. Therefore, the national table tennis still needs to continue to work hard and constantly improve its strength.
Looking at Wang Chuqin and their sweating on the field, I suddenly felt a little emotional. What a responsibility these young people are shouldering! They have to fight not only for themselves, but also for the honor of their country. Every game, every ball, carries the expectations of countless people.
Thinking about it this way, I suddenly felt that some of my previous doubts were a bit unkind. After all, they have given so much and achieved so much. Perhaps, we should give them more understanding and support, instead of criticizing and blaming at every turn.
The strength of national table tennis is still strong, but the road ahead is still full of challenges. Wang Chuqin needs to continue to work hard, and we, the fans, must also learn to look at their growth with a more inclusive attitude. After all, a generation of new people replace the old, which is an inevitable trend in the development of table tennis. We look forward to seeing how they can do so in the future!
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