Table Tennis: Super Grand Slam

Chapter 128 Li Ying's Coming-of-Age Ceremony on His th Birthday

After Li Ying won the championship.

An awards ceremony will be held soon.

Before the award ceremony.

A reporter from Channel C briefly interviewed Li Ying.

When asked by reporters how he felt about winning the championship today, Li Ying smiled and said, "Today is Coach Dong's birthday, so this championship is the best gift for him. In 2009, there were three important competitions, the World Championships, the World Cup, and the National Games. My results were not bad, but I still need to work harder."

As soon as these words came out.

The reporter who was interviewing was simply dumbfounded.

He looked at Li Ying with a confused look on his face.

Li Ying won all the championships in the 2009 season, including the men's singles championship in important competitions such as the Yokohama World Table Tennis Championships, the World Cup, and the National Games. But in Li Ying's words, it became "not bad"?
at this time.

Reporters can all imagine that once this interview report is released, it will definitely cause an uproar on the Internet.

"Speaking of Coach Dong's birthday today, tomorrow is also your birthday. Have you thought about how to spend it?"

The reporter adjusted his mood and quickly asked again.

"is it?"

Li Ying was stunned, but then he remembered that today was January 1th, and tomorrow was January 10th, which was indeed his birthday.

"You don't even remember your own birthday?"

The reporter from Channel C was even more surprised.

"Maybe it's because I've been too busy with training and competitions during this period!"

Li Ying smiled foolishly.

At this time, the award ceremony began.

While Li Ying and Liang Long were competing for the championship, the battle for third place was also going on.

finally.

Kong Fengge vented his hatred on Zhao Dongyuan.

In this case.

The champion, runner-up and third place all belong to the Xia national table tennis team.

Li Ying, Liang Long and Kong Fengge stood on the podium together.

The iron triangle of Chinese national table tennis team has been formed.

of course.

There is no such thing as the iron triangle nowadays.

The names of unicorn, dragon, phoenix and turtle are deeply rooted in people's hearts.

after all.

Even though Xu Guinian seems to be the weakest among the unicorn, dragon, phoenix and turtle in singles at the moment, he is an innate doubles saint and will definitely be able to occupy a position among the main players of the national table tennis team.

Soon, overwhelming news appeared on the Internet.

"In the final, Li Ying came back from defeat 4-2 and defeated Liang Long to retain the men's singles championship."

"Dong Yaobang: Kong Fengge's table tennis IQ is not as good as Liang Long's, Xu Guinian has made great progress."

"National table tennis team leader: Zhao Dongyuan, Qian Zhongtian, Sun Guanqing and other young players have made progress beyond imagination."

"Mengma may repeat Hou Bingguang's mistakes. They deserve applause as long as they don't retreat."

"The new star of the Chinese national table tennis team has a nemesis. How can he become a leader if he doesn't overcome this hurdle?"

at this time.

Every member of the national table tennis team has become the focus of news media.

some of.

Especially Li Ying.

But Li Ying has always kept a low profile.

Even at this time, Li Ying was no longer in Hong Kong.

Li Ying has returned to Yangcheng, Lingnan with Wang Xianlan.

When Li Ying walked into Wang Xianlan’s home in Yangcheng.

I couldn't help but marvel.

"I thought the villa in the imperial capital was the ceiling. I didn't expect that it was really just a temporary place for you to stay!"

Li Ying exclaimed.

Wang Xianlan pinched Li Ying's waist.

She never flaunts her wealth in front of her teammates.

And Li Ying was clearly making fun of her now.

at this point.

Wang Xianlan could still hear it.

When it's past midnight.

In Wang Xianlan's villa, Wang Xianlan accompanied Li Ying and celebrated Li Ying's coming-of-age ceremony together.

After this birthday, Li Ying officially became an adult and turned eighteen years old.

Inside the villa, they hugged and kissed passionately.

But when you want to go further.

Wang Xiqing and Wang Xianlan's mother came back, and it was obvious that they were both guarding Li Ying closely.

But Li Ying was in no hurry.

1 month 11 day.

Li Ying’s birthday.

Li Ying's fans have started many topics on the Internet to celebrate Li Ying's birthday.

Some fans booked the big screens in major famous shopping malls in China to celebrate Li Ying's birthday.

In short.

There were all kinds of birthday celebrations, leaving all the celebrities in the entertainment industry dumbfounded.

It is clear.

Li Ying’s current fame in the country is absolutely terrifying!
Although the days in Guangzhou were good, they were short.

On January 1, Li Ying and Wang Xianlan came to Qiongya.

The Chinese national table tennis team started closed winter training here.

after all.

this time.

There are no big games.

In January, the only event next is the Slovenia Open which will be held from January 1th to January 1.19rd.

nowadays.

It is naturally impossible for Li Ying to participate in an open tournament of this level.

If Li Ying doesn't participate, then the Dragon, Phoenix and Turtle naturally won't go either.

of course.

However, the Chinese national table tennis team sent the three young players from 92.

but.

In the global table tennis world, many superstars have signed up for this open tournament. Needless to say, many overseas superstars, such as Zhao Dongyuan, Qian Zhongtian, Sun Guanqing, etc., have all signed up.

In other words.

In other words, the Xiaguo national table tennis team only sent the three young players from 92 to participate in the competition to get some training.

Although it is freezing cold in the north and south, it is as warm as spring in Qiongya.

Per year.

The Chinese national table tennis team likes to arrange their winter training in Qiongya.

The Chinese national table tennis team has training bases in various places in the country.

When preparing for each major competition, I prefer to go to Jincheng.

When Li Ying saw Chen Daqian rushing over, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Brother Qian, why are you so anxious?"

After the year-end finals in Haojing, Chen Daqian rushed to Jincheng to participate in a local business event.

"YaJu Real Estate Cup" Table Tennis Competition!
Although it is just a local commercial event, it is attended by many big names.

Including national team head coach Dong Yaobang, as well as stars such as Chen Daqian, Ma Qing, and Thiem.

On the night of the competition, the world team composed of world champion Boll, Olympic champion Park Kwang-ho and European champion will compete against the Xia Olympic champion team composed of Chen Daqian, Meng Li and Ma Qing in a "straight-grip and horizontal-grip" competition.

During the event, the first "Golden Racket" award will be presented. This award is the first time that it has been established in the world of table tennis in China. The award is selected by the Table Tennis Association of China and the winners are the best table tennis players and coaches of the year. The trophy is a table tennis racket made of pure gold and is worth about 20 RMB.

The theme of this competition is earthquake relief and giving back to society, and it aims to further promote the development of table tennis.

All ticket revenue from the competition will be donated to the earthquake-stricken areas and used for the construction and improvement of new school sports facilities after the earthquake.

"This winter training is very important to you. I don't want to miss it, and I'd better come earlier."

Chen Daqian looked somewhat solemn.

As soon as these words came out.

Li Ying smiled and said, "Brother Qian, don't worry about me. The coaching staff is indeed optimizing and improving the technical and tactical systems of Kong Fengge and Liang Long. But I think there is no problem with my own skills."

"As long as I practice every day, day after day, year after year, I believe that hard work will pay off. My table tennis skills will continue to improve!"

Previously.

When Chen Daqian didn't come.

The coaching team headed by Wu Weijin, Qin Yucheng and Liao Huazhong, under the leadership of head coach Cai Zhenxia, ​​has carried out a new iteration and upgrade of the table tennis techniques of the main players of the national table tennis team such as Liang Long and Kong Fengge.

Of course, table tennis team head coach Cai Zhenxia was the first to ask about Li Ying.

But Li Ying politely refused.

Because the men's team head coach Dong Yaobang and head coach Chen Daqian are still in Jincheng.

then.

The Chinese table tennis coaching staff began to take action against Kong Fengge and Liang Long.

Upon hearing the news, Chen Daqian hurried to the Xiaguo National Table Tennis Winter Training Base in Qiongya.

"A Ying, you can't underestimate him. This is the real wisdom of the national table tennis coaching team. Although your current strength is indeed better than Kong Fengge and Liang Long, of course, I am talking about comprehensive strength!"

"But, have you noticed that if Kong Fengge and Liang Long really go crazy, I have a feeling that their ultimate strength will be greater than yours, not less than yours at all!"

"Your greatest advantage is that you are very stable. Your technical ability has always been maintained at a high level, but if it really comes to a bayonet fight, it will be a competition of the strongest combat power!"

"So, now you are the leader of the national table tennis team. Even if the national table tennis coaching team wants to improve and iterate the players' skills, they should start with you first!"

Chen Daqian had a very strong sense of crisis.

If Kong Fengge and Liang Long are really improved by the national table tennis coaching team and their strength is greatly improved, then Li Ying will be at a great disadvantage when facing them in the future.

“Brother Qian, it’s not just Liang Long and Kong Fengge, Mengge and Ma Ge are the top priorities,” Li Ying said with a smile.

At this moment.

Chen Daqian was surprised to see that Li Ying could still smile at this moment. Suddenly, his impatient heart calmed down.

"Aying, table tennis skills are like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Take me for example, participating in this local commercial competition has given me a deep feeling. Although I have not been retired for a long time, my current technical system is completely incomparable to you young players."

Chen Daqian said from the bottom of his heart.

"Brother Qian, this is normal. Table tennis technology is developing rapidly. And you have already retired from active service. Now your training is completely without a system, so it's natural to feel this way!"

Li Ying smiled.

"Well no matter what, I'm here, and I'm going to fight for you for what you deserve!"

Chen Daqian said in a deep voice.

Chen Daqian thought that Li Ying was young and thin-skinned and did not dare to argue.

after all.

All in all, Li Ying has been a member of the national table tennis team for less than two years.

He only joined the national table tennis team in 2008.

And he joined the national second team at the age of 16.

This is not even the most outstanding table tennis talent.

but.

Li Ying's strength improved rapidly.

Until now, he has become the number one player in the national table tennis team.

"Brother Qian, as long as you are happy!"

Li Ying knew that no matter how much he tried to persuade Chen Daqian, he would not succeed. So, he decided to let Chen Daqian do what he wanted.

After Chen Daqian left.

Li Ying looked at the career panel.

Li Ying: 98.4!

After winning the World Cup men's singles championship, Li Ying's score reached 98 points.

thereafter.

World Cup Team Champion.

Asian Championships Men's Singles Champion.

2009 World Table Tennis Championships Men's Singles Champion.

2009 ITTF World Tour Finals Men's Singles Champion.

These four championships improved Li Ying by 0.1 respectively.

So now Li Ying’s strength score has reached 98.4.

In this case.

In the field of 98-point legendary stars, Li Ying is almost halfway there.

This is also why no matter how good Liang Long and Kong Fengge are at the moment, they cannot defeat Li Ying.

because.

None of them broke through the 99-point mark.

Then.

Being in the same field of 98-point legendary stars, how could he possibly match Li Ying, who has mastered many table tennis skills?

This is why Li Ying is not worried at all about the improvement in the strength of Liang Long, Kong Fengge, Meng Li and Ma Qing.

Perhaps under the careful guidance and wise help of the national table tennis coaching team, they will be able to take their strength one step further and reach the legendary star level of 98 points.

but.

It is extremely difficult to reach 99 points.

Because 99 points is equivalent to being the demigod of table tennis.

even.

If there were no other table tennis stars with 99 points, then there would be nothing wrong with calling the 99-point table tennis superstar the table tennis GOAT.

and.

Li Ying trains every day to improve those table tennis skills that have low scores, so that his overall score will be further improved.

In this case.

Under the stimulation of important championships, the strength has been further improved.

at this time.

Li Ying looked up at the wall.

The 2010 table tennis full year schedule has been posted.

some of.

What deserves attention and focus are just a few major competitions.

The Asian Cup was held in Yangcheng in March.

The World Table Tennis Championships team competition was held in May.

Because the World Table Tennis Championships, in odd-numbered years, are singles competitions.

In even-numbered years, it is a team competition.

Of course, there is also the World Cup team competition this year.

but.

The World Cup team competition is by no means comparable to the World Table Tennis Championships team competition.

There is also the Asian Games which will also be held in Guangzhou in November.

It happens every four years, and the Asian Games are very important.

Inside the winter training base.

Chen Daqian found the head coach of the men's team, Dong Yaobang.

"Boss Dong, Li Ying is the leader of the national table tennis team, but now I see that Li Ying has not enjoyed the power of a leader at all."

At this time, Chen Daqian was not afraid to fall out with Dong Yaobang in order to fight for what Li Ying deserved.

Hear this.

Dong Yaobang smiled bitterly and said, "Daqian, do you think it's the national table tennis team that won't give it to you? It's Ah Ying who doesn't want it. He has always said that he has his own training plan and training rhythm. In addition, he has been training hard all along, so the coaching staff didn't pay much attention to him."

"And to put it another way, maybe in Aying's mind, he thinks his understanding of table tennis is better than that of our national table tennis coaching staff."

As soon as these words came out.

Chen Daqian suddenly fell silent.

at this time.

He also thought that Li Ying had been working hard to practice various basic table tennis skills, but he could still hit many magical shots in the game.

But normally, during daily training, Chen Daqian had never seen Li Ying deliberately show off his skills.

But in the game.

Li Ying dared to do this.

and.

It often works wonders.

after all.

Chen Daqian also discovered it.

Nowadays, no matter who Li Ying plays against, his opponents will go crazy and often perform beyond their level.

In this situation, Li Ying was forced not to make any mistakes, not even a single one.

"We have been keeping an eye on Li Ying's training. We'll just have to wait and see, unless Ying comes to us one day."

Dong Yaobang smiled.

After listening to this, Chen Daqian became even more silent.

Winter training will be over soon!
It’s almost the Chinese New Year and the national table tennis team will also have a holiday.

because.

The Chinese national table tennis team only has a few days of vacation.

The open tournament is just around the corner.

(End of this chapter)