Table Tennis: Super Grand Slam

Chapter 181 Li Ying, Wang Xianlan, Dong Yaobang, Hou Bingguang and other athletes and coaches received the 2011 Honorary Medal
It is no coincidence.

Inside the military camp, Liao Huazhong also approached Kong Fengge alone.

The conversation between master and disciple begins.

Liao Huazhong said frankly: "Although you won two runner-up titles this year and reached the men's singles finals in both the World Table Tennis Championships and the World Cup, your overall ability is not yet fully trustworthy. Of course, winning the Olympic gold medal is the ultimate goal."

Hearing this, Kong Fengge smiled and said, "Director Liao, don't even think about winning an Olympic gold medal. The most urgent thing is to find a way to enter the Olympic singles first."

Liao Huazhong glanced at Kong Fengge and said, "The Olympic gold medal I mentioned refers to the team gold medal. According to the current discussion of the coaching team and the consideration of the superiors, the coaching team may decide to let Li Ying and Meng Li play singles. Then Li Ying, you, and Liang Long will play in the team competition!"

After hearing this, Kong Fengge felt very uncomfortable.

"Director Liao, although I lost to Li Ying this year, it was not my fault alone. So far, no one has been able to defeat Li Ying. But, I don’t think I have lost to Mengli?" Kong Fengge said in a deep voice.

"But you lost to Liang Long. You are not the well-deserved No. 2 in the national team. In this case, your position is not fixed. The No. 2 position naturally belonged to Meng Li. After all, he used to be the No. 1."

"But since A Ying rose to prominence, he became the top player in the national team, so it's only natural that he became the second best player. However, although you beat Meng Li, you didn't completely suppress your peers!"

"You have lost to Liang Long many times this year. In fact, in the eyes of the coaching staff, you are also likely to lose to Zhao Dongyuan, Qian Zhongtian, Sun Guanqing and the foreign team. More importantly, you have created so many upsets!"

At this time, although Liao Huazhong felt very uncomfortable, he had to speak out.

After hearing this, Kong Fengge was completely speechless.

indeed.

He even defeated unknown table tennis players in the international table tennis arena, creating two big upsets.

"You still have to work hard to get a place in the team competition. If Liang Long is unstable, it's because he hasn't crossed the mountain of Mengli. If you are unstable, it's because of Liang Long! I was thinking, if there was no Aying, Mengli, you, and Liang Long would be like a thousand-mile horse, forming a relationship of mutual restraint!" Liao Huazhong said with a smile.

"This year we will further strengthen our ultimate goal of winning the gold medal in the London Games!" Liao Huazhong said in a deep voice.

"No matter what, your goal must be set there. You were really tempered in the World Table Tennis Championships last year, and your psychological, technical and tactical levels have reached a new level,"

"I won the runner-up in the singles event of the World Table Tennis Championships for the first time this year, and obtained the first qualification for the Olympic Games. This means that I have a 50% chance of participating in the London Olympics. Participating in the Olympics brings huge motivation, but motivation and pressure coexist, opportunities and crises coexist. Participating is not the purpose, winning the Olympic gold medal is the ultimate goal."

Liao Huazhong continued, "The London Olympics are just around the corner. We must seize every day, cherish every training session, treat every game responsibly, and do everything to win the Olympic gold medal. Second, we must keep a clear head and recognize the situation and competition we face in participating in the Olympics. Although it is the first time to register, the actual quota for participating in the Olympics is not in your pocket. There is still more than half a year, and anything can happen. Only by turning hope into reality, turning pressure into motivation, and strictly demanding and spurring, can we realize that participating in the competition is glorious, but it is also a responsibility and mission."

Kong Fengge nodded heavily.

Liao Huazhong continued: "From the perspective of ideology, skills and tactics, the first thing is to solve the problem of stable performance."

"From the loss to second-rate European players in the Open at the beginning of the year, to the loss to young Korean players in the Summer Open, and the big deficits in the two World Cup group matches, we exposed the hidden dangers in our thinking and technology."

At this point, Kong Fengge smiled bitterly and said: My situation is indeed unstable, mainly manifested in the contradiction between nervousness and impetuousness and relaxation and indifference. "

Liao Huazhong nodded and then said: "The former was conservative and restrained in handling the ball, and his overall reaction was slow, while the latter was arrogant, did not actively mobilize his body and mind before the game, and was unable to fully think of the difficulties that might arise on the court."

"Even though I won the World Cup singles runner-up not long ago, the process was thrilling. If it was in the cruel Olympic arena, the result would be unimaginable."

"These two issues are key factors in your performance. In the coming period, we need to further strengthen communication, improve our self-awareness, and focus on the Olympic standards. We will make solving these two problems a top priority."

At this moment, Kong Fengge seemed to have completely attained enlightenment.

After Liao Huazhong's analysis, Kong Fengge felt that he had undergone a transformation at that moment.

Both mentally and physically.

"Judging from what happened in the World Cup, from the World Table Tennis Championships in the middle of the year when everyone didn't know much about you, to the World Cup not long ago, when everyone got to know you better and had a thorough study of your skills and tactics, your technical innovation and ability improvement are more urgent," Liao Huazhong said firmly.

"It's normal to be studied by others. For example, Aying has always been the focus of research by table tennis associations in various countries and even in various regions!" Kong Fengge said with a smile.

"But Li Ying is so stable. His table tennis foundation is very solid. No matter how the external association studies, it will ultimately depend on basic skills. In these two finals between you and him, you have the most say!" Liao Huazhong said in a deep voice.

Kong Fengge said in a deep voice: "I know, Liao Zhi, you have to make sure Duoduo is mentally prepared!"

Liao Huazhong said solemnly: "First of all, you have to fully realize that from getting the opportunity to play in the team finals last year to getting the runner-up position this year, this process is not easy to come by."

"At the same time, I don't have comprehensive abilities that can be trusted. I won the championship because I seized the opportunity, but there were also other factors, such as my opponents were not familiar with me and my own low mentality."

"Today, we must not carry the burden of being a champion, overcome the arrogance in our character, improve our ability to control our personality and cultivate our personal qualities, strengthen our inner strength, guard against arrogance and impetuosity, keep a low profile and be down-to-earth, and dare to expose our scars."

"I completely changed. Sometimes I shined brightly, and sometimes I lost to unknown players inexplicably. I worked hard to perform stably and win everyone's trust."

When Liao Huazhong said this, he couldn't help but admire Li Ying.

"In fact, if I were not your head coach, and I were simply a table tennis practitioner, my idol would definitely be Li Ying!"

When Kong Fengge heard this from Liao Huazhong, he looked at Liao Huazhong in disbelief.

"Li Ying's mentality is never drifting. No matter how great his achievements are, he can forget them immediately and throw himself into training right away. And he enjoys those boring trainings!"

"Moreover, our coaching staff is well aware that Li Ying is also very self-disciplined in his personal life. I also want to warn you to learn from Li Ying!"

Kong Fengge broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this.

after all.

Liao Huazhong is his head coach.

To be honest, there weren't many things he could hide from Liao Huazhong.

Li Ying soon discovered during the military training that other head coaches had talked to their athletes many times.

then.

While eating, Li Ying smiled and said to Chen Daqian: "Brother Qian, why haven't you talked to me?"

After hearing this, Chen Daqian was speechless.

"Why should I talk to you? Everything is fine with you, your training is normal, and your results are normal." Chen Daqian felt that being Li Ying's head coach did not give him much sense of accomplishment!
because.

Li Ying doesn't need him to worry about anything.

Whether it is competition or training.

Li Ying: “???”

"Coach Qin had a heart-to-heart talk with Liang Long, and he had more and more detailed requirements for Liang Long's physical training. In view of the fact that Liang Long's physical fitness is not outstanding, he sacrificed some time for practicing techniques to strengthen and improve his physical fitness. This is also an important means to maintain a good competitive state in the frequent competitions in the second half of the year." Chen Daqian said with a smile.

Right now.

Chen Daqian's words were heard by Qin Yucheng who was next door.

Qin Yucheng smiled and said, "The Olympic quota and Olympic participation are Aaron's biggest motivation. Even if there is only a one-point chance, he will give 100% effort. As for the Olympics, in his own words, he has been waiting and working hard for four years. He doesn't want these four years to slip away from him easily and all his efforts will go to waste. Only by taking action and making oneself stronger can one seize the opportunity." Qin Yucheng's words made Liang Long feel a little embarrassed.

"Qin Zhi, why are you saying these things in public?" Liang Long was a little shy.

Qin Yucheng glanced at Liang Long and smiled without saying anything.

But in Qin Yucheng's opinion, Liang Long's success in competitions in the second half of this year has played a major role in shaping others and his character.

It can be said that there have been great changes in people's hearts and minds, which led to such a strong rebound in the second half of the year.

During the winter training, we will continue to deepen these aspects of Liang Long through some methods. In terms of technology, winning a lot of games may cover up a lot of things, especially the characteristics and development direction of technology, which should be clearly understood.

One is Liang Long's lethality and his powerful force to kill his opponent with one or two shots, which seems to be lacking. The other is to strengthen the comprehensive means of the first three shots, including innovation. This issue still needs to be seen clearly, although there have not been many losses recently.

Qin Yucheng completely ignored the fact that he lost to Li Ying in the finals.

after all.

It would be best as long as I don’t lose to Mengli and Kong Fengge.

The military training report performance of the Xiaguo Table Tennis Team was held in a unit of the Imperial Capital Military Region on December 12.

Leaders from the General Administration of Sport of China watched the team members’ performance on site.

Li Ying once again served as the flag bearer after last year.

"This is my second time to serve as a flag bearer in military training. Next year, the whole team will face the task of the London Olympics and needs to cultivate combat effectiveness and cohesion. Military training can help us better overcome difficulties and challenge ourselves. Here we have learned very valuable wealth from the leaders and soldiers of the army."

"Next, I still need to be well prepared at all times to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the London Olympics. I will definitely go all out to contribute to the team's preparations and do a good job in training every day."

At the report performance and closing ceremony, Li Ying, this year's double champion of the World Table Tennis Championships and the World Cup, had the opportunity to speak on stage on behalf of the entire team.

Because when the camp opened last week, a female team member, Wang Xianlan, spoke on behalf of the entire team, and when the camp closed, the male team chose a representative.

In the past, such opportunities would usually be chosen between players like Chen Daqian, Meng Li, and Ma Qing.

This time is to allow the young players to feel the pressure and responsibility more fully, and Li Ying is also the one with the most outstanding performance this year.

After the military training.

Li Ying did not devote himself to training.

The Xia People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the State General Administration of Sport held a commemorative event for the 8th anniversary of Xia-US "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" in the imperial capital on the th.

As one of the most popular stars of the national table tennis team and the captain of the men's team, Li Ying was specifically asked to attend the event.

However, Chen Daqian also had to attend, so Li Ying followed Chen Daqian.

After all, these things purely involve areas that Li Ying is most unfamiliar with.

But Chen Daqian is different.

He is now the deputy director of the Shanghai Table Tennis and Badminton Center, and also serves as the vice chairman of the Shanghai Table Tennis Association and the head coach of the Shanghai team.

Li Ying also followed Chen Daqian to the Magic City.

At this time, coming to the Magic City is equivalent to coming to Chen Daqian’s home court.

The local news media in Shanghai focused on interviewing Chen Daqian.

Facing the reporter's questions, Chen Daqian spoke freely: "I also participated in the first stop in the imperial capital not long ago. This time I am very honored to be able to participate again. Table tennis, as the national sport, promotes the friendship between the people of Xia and Guo."

At this time, the reporters would naturally not let Li Ying go.

Li Ying smiled and said: "As an active athlete, I hope to actively promote the development of table tennis, promote more understanding and communication between Xiaguo and other countries, and enhance mutual friendship."

Li Ying knew all these official jargons by heart.

After participating in the event.

Li Ying immediately participated in the winter training hosted by the Xia Guo national table tennis team!
After a whole year of competition, the national table tennis team entered an adjustment period in December. They first conducted military training and enthusiasm adjustment, and then entered a one-month winter training period.

This is a rare period of systematic training for more than a month in recent years, except for closed training.

Winter training is mainly to advance the preparations for the London Olympics.

It won't be as targeted as closed training, but for each person, if any problems are discovered after a year of competition, or if there are any problems in the Olympic competition, they can be solved one or two. Targeted things will still be solved in closed training.

12 month 28 day.

The General Administration of Sport of China commended athletes and coaches who achieved outstanding results in 2011. A total of 26 people were on the list in the table tennis event, including 13 athletes such as Li Ying and Wang Xianlan, and 13 coaches such as Dong Yaobang and Hou Bingguang.

In 2011, the Chinese table tennis team performed perfectly in international competitions, winning all the championships in all important events including the World Table Tennis Championships, World Cup Team Championships, World Cup Singles, and the Finals.

and.

In many competitions, the top four places were taken by the Xiaguo national table tennis team.

Li Ying received the 2011 Medal of Honor.

After the winter training, the main players will go to Europe to participate in two open tournaments, namely Hungary from January 1 to 17 and Slovenia from January 21 to 1. It goes without saying that the athletes and coaches participating in the competition will spend the Spring Festival in Europe.

Li Ying, of course, won’t go.

The first stop of the 2012 ITTF Pro Tour will be held in Hungary from January 1 to 17. Except for Li Ying, all the main players of the Chinese national table tennis team will participate in the competition.

On the men's side, the Xia national team sent Kong Fengge, who is ranked in the top three in the world, as well as Liang Long, Meng Li, Xu Guinian, Ma Qing and Su Yan.

Veterans Dou Yang and Liu Geng were not on the list of participants.

In doubles, Liang Long will continue to cooperate with Meng Li, Kong Fengge's doubles partner will become Xu Guinian, and Ma Qing will cooperate with his former gold medal partner Su Yan.

The women's team of Xia Guo team includes the top four in the world: Wang Xianlan, Ji Chuanxia, ​​Qiao Yuning and Xu Mingyue.

The doubles combinations are Qiao Yuning/Ji Chuanxia and Wang Xianlan/Xu Mingyue.

For example, the invincible women's doubles combination of Ji Chuanxia/Xu Mingyue has been separated!

because.

We will have to consider the London Olympics in 2012.

(End of this chapter)