Liu Guoliang's selection criteria: the absolute trump card of the new generation of the national table tennis women's team
At the World Table Tennis Championships team event on February 29, Beijing time, the Chinese national table tennis women's team ushered in a real test, which is one of their most important challenges in the 2024 Olympic year. Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng cried after winning the competition, not only because of the joy of victory, but also because they knew that such an honor was not easy to come by. Liu Guoliang has been supervising the journey from the semifinals to the finals of the national table tennis, and his key mentoring in the finals has also become the focus of attention.
Sun Yingsha's special treatment
In Liu Guoliang's eyes, Sun Yingsha is obviously one of the most valued players. At the end of the third and fourth matches, Liu Guoliang worked closely with Sun Yingsha to guide her on the appropriate movements. This special treatment is not groundless, but is based on Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance. She has won seven first prizes in one year in 2023, and this is no accident. Facing the pressure of the World Table Tennis Championships team competition, Sun Yingsha's performance once again proved her strength. For those voices that criticize Liu Guoliang for favoring Sun Yingsha, we might as well ask, how many honors has she won for national table tennis? In this game, her outstanding performance once again confirmed Liu Guoliang's choice.
An important role for Chen Meng
Another player who has attracted Liu Guoliang's attention is Chen Meng. Before the 5th match, Liu Guoliang gave Chen Meng special encouragement, and even personally high-fived her to convey support and encouragement. Words may not be enough to calm a player's nervousness at critical moments, but a simple high-five can be an effective boost to morale and self-confidence. This kind of behavior not only represents the coach's support for the players, but also a tacit communication, so that the players feel that they are not alone, and that they have the support and encouragement of the coach behind them.
The embodiment of the selection criteria
Liu Guoliang's special attention to Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng is not only because of their individual results, but also because of their performance in the team competition. Not only did they win the competition, but they also brought valuable points and confidence to the team. At the same time, Liu Guoliang's choice also means that the competition among other team members is becoming more and more fierce. If Wang Manyu wants to challenge the status of Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng, he needs to put in more effort and achievements. Liu Guoliang's attention to the players is not an empty slogan, but a reflection through practical actions. This special treatment is not a preference, but is based on excellent performance and team contributions.
Analysis and outlook
Liu Guoliang's special attention to Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng is not only a recognition of their individual strength, but also a recognition of their contributions in the team competition. This kind of attention and support can not only motivate them to achieve better results in the competition, but also stimulate the fighting spirit and competitiveness of other team members. As the new generation of absolute aces of the Chinese national table tennis women's team, the performance of Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng not only affects the honor of the team, but also plays an important role in promoting the development of China's table tennis industry. In the future competitions, we look forward to the emergence of more players to contribute to the glory of Chinese table tennis.