Mimato Ito, who was not selected in the selection for the Paris 2024 Olympics, was a huge blow to her. Having won multiple honours at Tokyo 2021, she will not be able to represent Japan again this time. This is undoubtedly an unfair result, and for Ito, who is only 23 years old, she does not get the attention and opportunities she deserves.
Not only did Ito fail to make the cut in the women's singles competition, but she also didn't have a chance in the women's team and mixed doubles events. It was at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics that Ito won the mixed doubles gold medal with an outstanding performance, and finished second in the women's team competition and third place in the women's singles. Such a result undoubtedly makes her a dazzling new star of Japanese table tennis.
However, Ito's absence from the Paris Olympics has left her frustrated and disappointed. She said with red eyes in an interview: I am only 23 years old this year, and I will not participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the Japanese Table Tennis Association is unfair to me. This sentiment also makes people sigh that the young Ito should have been seen by more people and add more luster to her career.
Ito's good friend, Chinese table tennis player Sun Yingsha, will also feel sad and uneasy. Some Chinese fans have said: At a glance, they knew that Ito Misei must have offended the coaching staff and offended the Japanese Table Tennis Association, resulting in few opportunities for her competitive career and no chance to accumulate Olympic selection points. Such a view is obviously not fair, and for Ito, she deserves more opportunities and fair treatment.
Another Chinese player, 15-year-old Zhang Benmeihe, was selected for the women's team, which was interpreted by some fans as a victory for the Zhang family. Younger, more obedient, and carrying the genes of high hopes for Chinese table tennis, she is considered to be more valuable for cultivation. This statement is not entirely true, Ito has her own strength and talent, and she should not be despised for failing in one selection.
Sun Yingsha, as a good sister of Ito Misei, will not be happy with what happened to Ito, on the contrary, she will feel the same sadness and injustice as Ito Misei. Every player deserves fair treatment and opportunities, without any discrimination or bias.
Some opinions believe that the idol of Chinese player Sun Yingsha is Zhang Yining, so Deng Yaping does not like Sun Yingsha. However, such assumptions are unfounded, after all, coaches do not influence the selection results of players based on personal preferences. Sun's strength in the first three boards is unquestionable, and her ability is not only reflected in her attacking shots, but also in her hand-to-hand play. Sun Yingsha has won the recognition of the coach and the team with her strength and hard work, she is a member of the Chinese table tennis team, and she deserves everyone's support and blessings.
Qian Tianyi is one of the only left-handed players in the Chinese table tennis team, and he has been cultivated and paid attention to due to the needs of doubles competitions. Kuoman is also a left-hander, which is to meet the strategic needs of the overall team. Each player has their own value and significance, and their existence and development do not threaten the opportunities and status of other players.
Fan Zhendong is one of the most unfortunate players in the Chinese table tennis team, he cannot win the gold medal of the Grand Slam. Whoever wins a Grand Slam depends on the choice of the coach, who decides who plays and who doesn't. And those players who didn't get the chance, even if they had the strength, couldn't win the championship.
Fan Zhendong is a very good player, and he has shown excellent strength in several competitions. However, for various reasons, he was not able to compete for gold at the Paris Olympics. This is the result of a combination of factors, but Fan Zhendong is still a player worthy of respect and reverence in the Chinese table tennis team.
Misei Ito and Sun Yingsha are two outstanding young players who have achieved brilliant results in international table tennis. However, it is undoubtedly a huge regret for them to miss out on the selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Unfairness and bias exist in the world of sports, but we also need to be rational. Every player deserves to be treated fairly and given a chance. We should praise and encourage Ito and Sun Yingsha for their hard work and hard work, and believe that they will continue to achieve better results.
At the same time, we also need to pay attention to other excellent players and give them enough opportunities and encouragement. Athletes go through all kinds of setbacks and difficulties as they grow up, and they need our support and understanding. Let us witness the continued glory of Chinese table tennis on the world stage.