Zhou Qi is known as the No. 1 local center, but he was not selected in the latest 16-man national training list, which is really surprising. Many big-name stars and local basketball stars have been absent from the national team, such as Guo Allen, Sun Minghui, Wu Qian and others, in exchange for a group of new faces. Among them, Zhou Qi's defeat was not due to technical and level problems, but because he was recovering from injury. Zhu Fangyu explained that the national team hopes to use this window to allow Zhou Qi to recuperate, because his previous injury to the herniated disc in his waist has been in the middle of the game, and he did not even participate in the preseason and the first stage of the game. Unfortunately, Zhou Qi suffered another fracture in the match on January 3 and had to rest for 18 days before returning to the game on January 21. After his comeback, Zhou Qi's form declined, causing the Guangdong team to lose consecutive games, which is one of the reasons why he was not selected for the national team.
Although he missed the national team, Zhou Qi said that he regretted it very much. However, he still promised that he would answer the call as soon as the national team needed him. Regarding the criticism of him from the outside world, Zhou Qi also felt uncomfortable in his heart. Some people questioned that he had almost no health over the years, and always took his salary and did not play; There are also those who think the national team doesn't want him anymore because he always behaves erratically at key moments, such as the mistake of a throw-in in the game against Poland. These criticisms put Zhou Qi under a lot of pressure, and he was eager to prove his worth. Showing loyalty is also an expression of his desire to hear the call from the national team. As long as Zhou Qi can stay healthy, I believe he still has a chance to enter the national team in the future World Cup.
If you take a closer look at the 16-man training list announced by the Chinese Basketball Association, you can find that the lineup of the national team has indeed changed dramatically. Many big-name stars and local basketball stars are absent, and new faces are on the list. Such adjustments could be due to a number of reasons, but the most important is to take into account the physical condition and injury situation of the players. After all, the body is an athlete's most valuable asset, and in the brutal professional sports arena, health is often everything.
In Zhou's case, despite the injuries he has been struggling with over the past few years, he has always maintained a tenacious fighting spirit. His results and performances are undeniable, and his goal has always been to represent his country on the international stage. However, injuries have stopped him time and time again, preventing him from getting an immediate chance in the national team. It was undoubtedly a great regret for him, but he was not discouraged and instead expressed his desire and determination to the national team by showing his loyalty.
Everyone's path is different, and we should learn to persevere and adapt when faced with difficulties and challenges. Zhou's case also tells us that physical health is very important for an athlete. Whether it is an individual or a national team, for a longer-term goal, it is necessary to properly arrange the recovery and time of injury, and give players enough rest and adjustment opportunities. Only then will they be able to stay in top shape in the competition and fight for national glory. For Zhou Qi, although he is temporarily out of the national team, as long as he can maintain his health, I believe he still has the opportunity to prove his strength and value in future competitions.
Whether it is Zhou Qi or other players who have not been selected, they should maintain a positive attitude and focus on their own training to continuously improve their strength. As fans, we should give them more support and encouragement, and believe that they will achieve better results. Let us look forward to the future national team can have more outstanding players to join and lead Chinese basketball to shine on the international stage.