In the fourth round of the regular season of the 2022-23 Serie A Women's Volleyball League in the early morning of the 3rd, Beijing time, Scandic defeated Casal Maggiore 3-0 at home.
In this game, Chinese player Zhu Ting came off the bench and successfully completed his Serie A debut.
On November 2, local time, in Florence, Italy, in the fourth round of the women's volleyball team's Serie A regular season in the 22/23 season, Zhu Ting, who joined the Serie A Scandic Club, made her debut as a substitute.
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New starting point, new atmosphere
It is worth mentioning that this is Zhu Ting's return to the arena after 14 months since the Tokyo Olympics.
Although he has been out of battle for a long time, Zhu Ting's performance in passing, defense and blocking is still remarkable.
After the stalemate reached 12 in the second game, head coach Balborini sent Zhu Ting for the first time.
Zhu Ting, who did not play for a long time, quickly became the target of his opponents.
However, Zhu Ting showed great strength after a short adaptation, and quickly got the first point.
When the score was behind in the third game, Zhu Ting appeared again and used the block to help the team realize the match point.
In the limited playing time, Zhu Ting scored a total of 6 points, including 5 points for offense and 1 point for blocking.
Seeing a healthy Zhu Ting returning to the arena, while fans sent their blessings, they also lamented her kingly temperament.
On November 2, local time, in Florence, Italy, in the fourth round of the women's volleyball team's Serie A regular season in the 22/23 season, Zhu Ting, who joined the Serie A Scandic Club, made her debut as a substitute.
Image source: ICphoto
Hope to get back to the top
After the Tokyo Olympics ended last year, Zhu Ting pressed the "pause button" for her career.
On the one hand, the wrist injury that has plagued her for many years requires a thorough treatment; on the other hand, Zhu Ting said: "Only after leaving for a period of time and facing volleyball, will there be a new level of awareness."
In April this year, Zhu Ting revealed the news of the successful operation on her personal social media.
After completing the wrist surgery, Zhu Ting chose to stay in Europe for rehabilitation: "I will heal the injury first, and then give myself a vacation to calm myself down."
In the days when there were no competitions, Zhu Ting finally had the opportunity to experience the life of an ordinary person.
She taught children to play volleyball, participated in marathons, and appeared on the tennis court to experience the happiness of being a fan.
Sometimes, a short stop is for a better departure.
This summer, Zhu Ting, who has cultivated for a period of time, signed a contract with the Serie A club Scandic.
Zhu Ting, who restarted her overseas career, set a new goal for herself: "I hope that my state will return to the highest peak."
I want to play two more Olympics
Right now, Zhu Ting is not yet 28 years old, and is in his prime.
Whether in the national team or in the club, Zhu Ting has achieved unparalleled achievements, but she regards volleyball as everything and does not want to stop there.
She always misses the Chinese women's volleyball team. In an interview with the media, Zhu Ting made it clear that she still wants to play two more Olympic Games.
Data map: During the Tokyo Olympics, Chinese team player Zhu Ting was in between games.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
During the period of Zhu Ting's departure, the international volleyball world has changed with each passing day.
After the Tokyo Olympics, the United States, Brazil, Serbia women's volleyball team "three-legged" situation basically formed.
With Egnu and Serra, the Italian women's volleyball team's strength should not be underestimated.
Among the Asian teams, Jin Ruanjing withdrew from the national team, and the strength of the Korean women's volleyball team showed a cliff-like decline.
After the Japanese women's volleyball team entered the Paris cycle, they changed their coaches. The arrival of Masaaki Mabe has given hope to the team in the trough.
And the Thai women's volleyball team, who performed well in the World Championships, is also making an impact on the number one position in Asia...
Looking at the 2022 World Series, the Chinese women's volleyball team has yet to stand on the podium.
Yan Ni's retirement, Zhu Ting's injury, Zhang Changning's "truce"... made the team have to face a period of labor and pain.
But what is gratifying is that Zhu Ting returned from injury, and her strength and status are still online.
For the Chinese women's volleyball team in distress, it is undoubtedly good news.
The new season of Serie A has just kicked off. Although Zhu Ting made her debut, her right wrist is still wrapped in thick bandages, and her spiking strength has not yet returned to its peak state.
However, with the deepening of the schedule, we believe that "ZHUper", which once dominated the arena, will return to the fans' vision sooner or later.