China News Service, Chengdu, October 10 (Reporter He Shaoqing) Qin Zhijian, head coach of the National Table Tennis Men's Team, expressed his gratitude to the "Five Tiger Generals" of the National Table Tennis Men's Team at the Chengdu World Table Tennis Championships at a press conference on the evening of the 9th. The performance in the team competition, especially the three players in the final semi-finals and finals, they represent three eras - "old, middle and young".
The National Table Tennis Team won the championship.
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Qin Zhijian described Ma Long as "Ding Hai Shen Zhen".
He said that Ma Long is the spiritual leader of the National Table Tennis Men's Team, and played the role of "fixing the sea", giving the team a special sense of security.
"Whether it is on the field, in front, or in any position, I have played my best state and level."
Malone in the final.
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Qin Zhijian called Fan Zhendong "absolute number one".
He introduced that Fan Zhendong has participated in several World Table Tennis Championships team competitions, but this is the first time he has taken on the responsibility of the National Table Tennis Men's Team as a leader and absolute number one.
No matter what the formation and strength of the opponent, he plays the absolute main force of No. 1.
Fan Zhendong has shown that he can carry this banner in the Chinese men's team through the three competitions of the Chengdu World Table Tennis Championships, the Tokyo Olympics and the Houston World Table Tennis Championships.
Wang Chuqin in the final.
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Fan Zhendong in the final.
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As for Wang Chuqin, a young player who performed well in the Chengdu World Table Tennis Championships, Qin Zhijian emphasized that "he is very important to the future of the Chinese men's team in China".
Qin Zhijian said that Wang Chuqin, as a representative of the younger generation, played an important role in the semi-finals and finals for the first time.
Especially the fifth ball of the semi-final is a rare opportunity for young players to get this kind of experience.
"Wang Chuqin's special style of play, his playing style, and his temperament on the court are very important to the future of the Chinese men's team." (End)