As an outstanding athlete in the field of table tennis, Ito Misei once became the center of attention. However, in her most recent match, she failed to qualify for the Japan Championships, thus disqualifying for the Olympic Women's Singles. The shocking defeat drew a lot of attention, but what was even more striking was the emotional slump and indifference to the team event that she displayed at her press conference.
At the press conference, Ito expressed her disappointment at losing her qualification for the Women's Singles: "Since I didn't qualify for the Women's Singles, the team competition has lost its meaning to me. The remarks immediately caused an uproar and made people start to re-examine the former goddess of table tennis.
Ito's arrogant and defiant personality has long been known, and she once won the applause of the fans by defeating the main force of national table tennis at her peak. However, with her "unreasonable" style of play and rhetoric in the game, she gradually lost her supporters and faced a series of challenges in the Paris cycle.
Despite winning three gold medals in Tokyo, she only won gold in the mixed doubles event, which was a heavy blow to her. In the Paris cycle, Ito's record plummeted, and the women's singles barely won a single victory, losing to her own players and other opponents. She also plummeted in the rankings, while other Japanese players such as Miu Hirano and Hina Hayada began to make their mark.
Misei Ito, a former table tennis superstar, is now caught in a series of difficulties. The Japan Table Tennis Association has become resolute towards her, not only because of her defeat in the competition, but also because she has lost much value to the young, driven new generation of players.
In the past, Ito was the proud star of Japanese table tennis, but her performance in the Paris cycle was surprisingly disappointing. At the same time, some of the newer generation of players, such as Miu Hirano and Hina Hayata, are emerging and showing great potential. In comparison, Ito's form and performance have been incredible.
The Japan Table Tennis Association has become extremely resolute in its attitude towards her, mainly out of consideration for the future of the team. In the shadow of her past tsundere and provocative personality, Ito gradually lost the support of her fans, and she seemed to be a burden on the team. The team needs a positive, steady leader, not an emotional and uncontrollable individual.
More worryingly, Ito's relationship with the coach has ruptured. The coaching team has always been a strong support for the athlete's development path, and once there is a conflict with the coach, the athlete's development can be significantly affected. The breakdown of this relationship has undoubtedly exacerbated Ito's predicament and made her future in table tennis even more ambiguous.
The negativity caused within the team also became a problem. Team cohesion and teamwork are crucial, and Ito's arrogant and unsociable attitude may have created rifts in the team. The team needs a cohesive leader who can motivate his teammates, not an individual who only cares about personal glory.
All this reminds us to keep a low profile. Ito may have lost the opportunity to fight with the team in the pursuit of personal glory.
Meet the field of table tennis, full of legends, and today we share a young genius named Miyu Kihara.
In 2016, she took the table tennis world by storm, and at the age of 12, she broke the historical record and became the youngest champion of the ITTF Junior Table Tennis Open.
In 2016, it became a hot spot for table tennis, with talented teenagers from all over the world gathering to compete for the championship of the Table Tennis Open. One of the up-and-coming names is Miyu Kihara.
She is young but mature, and she is not just swinging a racket, but also challenging history. Miyu Kihara broke Liu Shiwen's record of winning the championship at the age of 13 and became the youngest champion in the history of table tennis.
"Super Genius" is not an empty compliment, but Miyu Kihara surpasses her peers with her amazing performance. Her skills are not only the use of technique, but also the innate talent of table tennis.
*They unanimously call her a miracle in table tennis, a rising legend. Kihara's influence was not limited to table tennis fans, but quickly spread to the entire sports world. Major sports ** have reported on her achievements, interviewed her coaches and family, and tried to uncover the code of this talented teenager's success.
She has become the focus of competition among advertisers, and major brands have partnered with her to enhance their brand image with her brilliance. **The attention to Miyu Kihara is not limited to her skills, but also pays more attention to her growth process, the hard work behind it, and her passion for table tennis. Known as a "super genius", she has become the focus of the first report, and every smile and success has become the headlines. Not satisfied with the glory of 2016, Miyu Kihara showed her figure again in the 2022 WTT Challenge. Although she was unable to qualify for the final after a strong resistance from China's Zhang Rui in the women's singles semi-finals, it did not discourage her.
Instead, she sees the loss as part of her own growth path and is building up strength for a bigger stage. On January 16, 2024, Miyu Kihara was selected for the Japanese team and will participate in the World Table Tennis Team Championships. It's another challenge in her career and the latest test of her quality. As a highly anticipated star, she will join hands with her teammates to add glory to Japanese table tennis. Miyu Kihara's story is like an exciting competition, full of passion and challenge.
February**Dynamic Incentive Program Her success tells us that no matter how old or young, as long as you have a dream, you can burst out with incredible power. Setbacks are not the end, but a ladder to success. As Miyu Kihara's loss at the 2022 WTT Challenge showed, every fall is a growth, and every challenge is a transcendence.
The future of table tennis in Japan will be filled with even broader prospects for the emergence of young talents such as Miyu Kihara.