Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about the latest gossip in the table tennis world - the mysterious case of Wang Yidi and Chen Xingtong. The beginning of the story is like this, although Wang Yidi has failed in international competitions one after another, miraculously, she was still selected for the Incheon Championship list. And Chen Xingtong, although his popularity and strength are good, he unexpectedly lost the election. What's going on here?
Let's talk about Wang Yidi. This girl's recent results are indeed a bit confusing. Since the start of the Paris Olympic cycle, she has lost several important matches, including being beaten by several athletes from Japan, India's Akula, and even to the 60-year-old Ni Xialian. When this result came out, many fans began to feel sorry for her world ranking.
Looking at Chen Xingtong, although she was basically a spectator during the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan, everyone knows that her ability should not be underestimated. So why can't we see her name in the Incheon Championship list?
Well, the answer isn't complicated – it's all because of the world rankings. In the entry rules for the Incheon Championships, the qualifications of the contestants are determined based on the world ranking. Each association can only send 4 players to participate, and they are selected according to the ranking from the highest to the lowest. In the latest ITTF rankings, Wang Yidi is ranked first, while Chen Xingtong is ranked behind, so according to the rules, Wang Yidi is qualified for the competition, while Chen Xingtong is not.
Therefore, this is not the partiality of the Table Tennis Association, but a simple rule problem. Although Wang Yidi's recent results have not been good, the world ranking points accumulated before her still make her eligible to participate. And Chen Xingtong, although his strength is strong, under this rule, he can only watch from the wall for the time being.
Now, the case has been solved! Do you think this explanation is simple and clear, and fair and reasonable? But then again, isn't this kind of rule a bit too "rigid"? After all, in sports, especially in a sport like table tennis, both state and mental factors are very important. Relying solely on the world rankings to determine qualifications ignores the current form and development potential of the players?
Well, that's all for today's gossip. But before I wrap up, I want to ask everyone, do you think the Table Tennis Association should consider more factors in the selection of players? Or does the world ranking really reflect a player's strength and form?
Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section and let's discuss! After all, everyone's opinion is important, and maybe your ideas can bring some new inspiration to the table tennis world! 2 times the points invite you to post in the New Year