To accept the table tennis Chinese national team who can not return from the expedition destination in Japan February 21 12:22
It has been confirmed that the Japan Table Tennis Association has decided to accept the Chinese national team, which is unable to return home from the expedition due to the spread of the new coronavirus, in Japan from late next month.
The table tennis Chinese national team participated in an international tournament held in Germany from late last month, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus in China, they did not return to China after the tournament, I have been practicing for about a month in Qatar, where the tournament will be held.
According to the officials of the Japan Table Tennis Association, the Chinese Table Tennis Association was asked to accept it in Japan as a training base after the end of the World Championships in Korea next month, and the Japanese side also accepted it.
The Japan Table Tennis Association is making adjustments to secure a practice area and accommodation facilities in the Kanto region as a host, and the Chinese national team will arrive in Japan late next month after the end of the world championship and practice in Japan until mid-June Is to continue.
The Chinese national team who will be visiting Japan has about 50 players and staff, including top players such as the Rio de Janeiro Olympic gold medalist, Ma Ryu and polite players, but none of the members have symptoms such as fever.
China's table tennis national team boasts overwhelming strength, such as monopolizing the gold medal at the Olympics, and is the biggest rival for Japan aiming for the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
An official of the Japan Table Tennis Association said, "China is both a rival and a friend. If you are in need, it is natural to reach out."