On the evening of August 5, local time, in the women's table tennis team finals of the Tokyo Olympics, the Chinese team composed of Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu defeated the Japanese team 3-0 and won the championship.
This is the 34th gold medal won by the Chinese delegation in the Olympic Games. It is also the fourth consecutive Olympic Games women's team champion.
The picture shows the Chinese team celebrating the victory.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
After winning the victory, Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu raised their national flags and walked to the sidelines.
Liu Guoliang, chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, who was waiting there, gave them a big hug.
The picture shows a group photo of the Chinese team.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
After the game, interviews with Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu, and coach Li Wei rushed to the hot search time and time again.
Chen Meng: Inheritance
After the game, the Japanese reporter asked "Why is the Chinese table tennis team so strong?"
Chen Meng said that everyone in the Chinese team is very strong. Today you may have seen the three of us, but there are actually many outstanding athletes.
"The reason why the Chinese team is so strong is that it has been passed down for so many years."
Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu said that although there were only three people in the game today, we have a very good team behind us.
It is precisely because we have a strong team that we can overcome everything.
In an interview, Chen Meng joked that because he was playing doubles in this final, he had a relatively light task, and he had a championship with two young players.
The picture shows Chen Meng and Wang Manyu in the game.
Sun Yingsha: Enjoy
In the final, Sun Yingsha defeated Mima Ito 3:1, which was the second time she defeated her opponent in this tournament.
After the game, Sun Yingsha said, “I think every time we play against her, we have a lot of gains. We are eager to win. Both of us enjoy the game very much.” Sun Yingsha said that she was fully prepared for this contest and played very well today. good.
Through the Tokyo Olympics, there are countless fans of Sun Yingsha who have repeatedly boarded the hot search.
In response, she said, "Thank you to all the friends who watched my game and thank you all for cheering for the Chinese team. Today's results are also a return to their support and dedication. In fact, in the course of preparations for these years, there are many people behind them. Paying for us silently. This championship is given to China."
The picture shows Sun Yingsha in the game.
Image source: Visual China
Wang Manyu: Not enough
In an interview after the game, Wang Manyu said that he felt that he hadn't played enough and wanted to continue to fight to win glory for the country.
In the women's table tennis finals, Wang Manyu played twice and scored two points.
After the game, she said, “Although Sister Zaoer (Liu Shiwen) is not here, we always fight together and hold this belief. The whole team must have a strong belief in fighting for this tone.” Wang Manyu said, practicing so much. Just for this moment.
The picture shows Wang Manyu in the game.
Li Sun: Faith
The head coach of the National Table Tennis Women's Team, Li Sun, said frankly that Japanese players have been improving in recent years and this gold medal has not come easily.
"Our young players are progressing fast and have a lot to do with opponents like the Japanese team. We are thinking every day and we are afraid of fear every day. We have spent the past five years in panic. When it comes to fighting, our The young players are doing well."
Li Sun believes that the championship comes from the belief in winning.
"Whether it is a coach or an athlete, we always firmly believe that we must never lose the glorious tradition and fine style of Chinese table tennis for decades in our generation."
The picture shows the women's team coach Li Sun (right) hugging the players after the game.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Du Yang
Do not forget Liu Shiwen to win the women's team
During the final, Liu Shiwen, who withdrew from the Tokyo Olympic Women's Table Tennis Championships due to a recurring elbow injury, has been watching the game from the sidelines.
After Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu won the championship, the commentary of this game rushed to the hot search.
She said: "At this time, let's not forget Liu Shiwen. Although she did not wait for the gold medal in this competition, she also put in all her efforts!"
The picture shows Liu Shiwen and Xu Xin in the game.
It is reported that after the mixed doubles competition on July 26 ended, Liu Shiwen immediately devoted himself to the intense preparations for the team competition.
However, due to an old elbow injury, Liu Shiwen felt very uncomfortable during the training process and eventually withdrew from the women's team competition and was replaced by Wang Manyu.
In this regard, Li Xun said that Liu Shiwen, who went to the Olympic Games for the second time, worked tenaciously on the field and always fought for the honor of national table tennis.
In the past two days, the injury has been repeated, and the team has been helping her to recover and adjust. She has also actively carried out recovery training, showing the firm will of a veteran and setting a good example for the team.
But this gold medal also has Liu Shiwen's credit. For this project, she worked hard to the last second!
The picture shows a group photo after the game.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
At 18:30 on the evening of August 6, Beijing time, in the men's table tennis finals, the Chinese team will face the German team and strive to defend the title!
Data map: Ma Long Xu Xin in the game.
The picture shows Fan Zhendong celebrating in the competition.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Du Yang
Cheer for the Chinese Olympic athletes!
Comprehensive from China News Network (Reporter Yue Chuan Wen Mengxin Du Yang Han Haidan), China New Video (Zhao Anyuan Wen Mengxin)