2023 Chengdu Mixed TeamWorld CupThe third round of the quarterfinals,National table tennisAn 8-1 aggregate win over France continued their unbeaten streak. In this game,National table tennisMixed doubles pairingWang ChuqinSun YingshaA 3-0 victory over the French pair ALebrun Yuan Jianan, won the victory. The first game,Wang ChuqinSun YingshaAn easy win with a score of 11:1. Facing some pressure from the French pair, they won again in the second game with a score of 11:8. In the third game, they won again 11-3 and finally won the whole match 3-0.
However, in the second game of the match, there was a controversial service foul that caused a break in the match for a while. At that time ALebrun Yuan Jianan's lead was 2:1Wang ChuqinContinue to serve. However, aLebrun raised his hand to signal to the referee, claimingWang Chuqinof service violations. The referee then didWang Chuqinand insisted that there was no problem with the serve. However, aLebrun did not agree with the referee's decision and continued to express his dissatisfaction with the matter. The referee on the field is a senior oneTable tennisReferee, from Thailand. He upheld the decision and penalized the French pair by one point, making it 2-2. Naturally, due to ALebrun did not receive the ballWang ChuqinSun YingshaThe score was obtained. In this controversy,Wang ChuqinThe selection is not with ALebrun argued, but silently accepted the referee's decision.
National table tennisHead Coach of the Mixed Doubles DivisionXiao ZhanIn see aWhen Lebrun disobeyed the referee's decision, he responded to him in English: "How do you seethat?."(What do you think?))。Despite ALebrun continued to complain incessantlyXiao ZhanHe just shook his head with a look of disdain. The veteran coach seemed unconcerned about his opponent's behaviour. At the same time, the referee ignored ALebrun, continued to instruct both sides to continue the match.
In the post-match interview,Wang ChuqinInterviewed by **. He said he wasn't affected in any way, and that his opponent had already raised his hand when he just made a serve. Wang ChuqinBelieve that the opponent's behavior is not due to a perceived irregularity in the serve, but to him personally. He believes that as a player, you should follow the rules of the game and respect the referee's decision. Since the referee decided that there was no problem with his serve, he was not affected in any way. Wang Chuqin's calmness and self-confidence show the demeanor of a high-level athlete.
MediumNational table tennisTable tennis teams have always been known for their excellent strength and calm attitude in international competitions. In this game,Wang Chuqinof calm andXiao Zhanshows their ability to respond to controversy and distractions. In the face of unfair penalties and dissatisfaction from their opponents, they choose to respond with skill and professionalism rather than getting bogged down in arguments and disputes. This calmness and self-confidence comes from their awareness and rightness of their own abilitiesContest Rulesof respect. It also reminded us that as athletes, we need to learn to stay calm and confident, not be swayed by outside distractions, and focus on the game itself.
Overall, the game showed in the middleNational table tennisThe strength of the table tennis team and the quality of calm response. Wang ChuqinShowing the demeanor of a high-level athlete, he remained calm and confident in the midst of controversy. Xiao ZhanAs a coach, he also expressed his disdain for the unfair behavior of his opponent with a disdainful expression. The controversy over the match is also a reminder for athletes to complyContest RulesRespect the referee's judgment and not be swayed by external interference. CenteringNational table tennisFor the table tennis team, this victory is not only a technical victory, but also a mental victory. BelieveNational table tennisThe table tennis team will continue to show strong strength and calm attitude in future matches.