After 12 days of fierce competition, 20 representative teams and 316 badminton players left unforgettable memories in the ancient city of Xi’an.
Xinhua News Agency, Xi’an, September 18th, title: The handover between the old and the new is hard to say goodbye, the backbone of the future can be expected
——Summary of the Badminton Competition of the 14th National Games
Xinhua News Agency reporters Geng Huihuang and Li Hua
With the men’s doubles match Zhejiang Wang Chang/Zhou Haodong defeated Tokyo Olympic runner-up Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen 2-0, the 17th National Games of the 14th National Games badminton match ended.
Chen Yufei successfully defended her title in women’s singles, the Tokyo Olympics women’s doubles runner-up “Fan Chen” combination won gold in the National Games, Shi Yuqi overtook teammate Lu Guangzu to become Lin Dan’s first National Games men’s singles champion after retiring, and the Tokyo Olympics mixed doubles champion and runner-up in the National Games final arena Get together again… After 12 days of fierce competition, 20 teams and 316 badminton players left unforgettable memories in the ancient city of Xi’an.
The backbone shines
With the 2-0 victory over the old rival Jiangsu He Bingjiao in the first match on the final day, Chen Yufei of Zhejiang team became the second player to successfully defend the women’s singles in the history of the National Games.
“Today’s game was very fierce. We are teammates of the national team and we are very familiar with each other’s play styles. The National Games has been along the way, and every victory has not been easy. Persevering in playing is also an affirmation and encouragement for myself.” Chen Yufei said after the game. The overall strength of the current Guoyu women’s singles has steadily increased. “Our training atmosphere is very good now, and everyone’s level and strength have greatly improved. We are very united and work together to rectify the name of the Chinese women’s singles.”
Of the five gold medal matches on the 17th, only mixed doubles played three rounds. The mixed doubles champions and runners-up of the Tokyo Olympics reunited in the finals of the National Games. Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping defeated Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong again after winning the Tokyo Olympics. After winning the championship, Wang Yilu couldn’t hide his excitement and shed tears.
“After the game today, the pressure was released. I want to prove myself through the game and prove that I am worthy of the Olympic gold medal and the National Games champion.” Wang Yilu said after the game.
After winning the women’s doubles gold medal, Jia Yifan looked back on the past: “We were 20 when we won the silver medal at the Tianjin National Games four years ago. We won the World Championships in 2017 and we were in a state of’newborn calves are not afraid of tigers’. We have not reached the peak in 2018. After the reserves in 2019 and 2020, I dare to say that we can really shoulder the heavy responsibility. We may be the most trusted pair in the women’s doubles. We Will bear their own pressure, rush forward and look forward.”
The veteran sticks to his hard work
“I participated in the National Games for the first time in 2005, and I am now in a blink of an eye. The 16 years of persistence have been rewarded. Although the process is very difficult, it is inseparable from everyone’s encouragement and support. I am also happy and proud of myself. “Chen Long said after leading the Fujian team to win the men’s team championship.
Chen Long, who collected gold, silver and bronze medals in the Olympics, did not have any smooth sailing in the National Games. In 2013, he stopped in the men’s singles quarterfinals. In 2017, in the first round of byes, he lost to Jiangsu teenager Lu Guangzu 0:2 in the second round and suffered a “round trip”. This event is the 32-year-old Chen Long’s fifth National Games. In the men’s singles semifinals, he lost 0:2 to the Jiangsu team Shi Yuqi. After the game, he withdrew from the bronze medal match due to injury and failed to win the medal.
Chen Long said: “There are always regrets in life. I have been along the way, and it is not bad.” On personal social media, Chen Long also said: Don’t say goodbye, there will be a period later!
Tang Jinhua of the National Games of the Four World Wars has witnessed the Jiangsu women’s team rushing into the women’s team finals each time, and he has also grown from a junior to a big sister. In the women’s team finals on September 11, her partner Xia Yuting lost to the Hubei team 0:2.
“Thanks to the team, I was honored and proud to be able to stand in the finals in the last game. This is my last National Games. I chose to come back for the team. Although the result is not perfect, I think I It is a kind of affirmation for myself, and for the little players, my spirit will also infect them.” Tang Jinhua said.
Accumulate experience to meet challenges
On the 17th, Feng Xueying, who participated in the National Games for the first time, stood on the mixed doubles bronze medal podium. Her partner Ren Xiangyu, who was born in 1998, was the second time she participated in the National Games.
“From the first day, every day is fresh and full of spirits. The opponents are very powerful. In every game, I want to get an extra point and I want to learn more from the opponents. This National Games After the end, I am full of expectations for the next cycle and hope that I will grow in the next four years.” Feng Xueying said.
When Ren Xiangyu/Feng Xueying successfully advanced to the top four in mixed doubles on the 14th, their coach Zhang Zhijun said: “Our original expectation for the single event was to sprint to the top eight, and it was a pleasant surprise for Ren Xiangyu/Feng Xueying to enter the top four. This National Games will be the players. They are good exercises.”
In the team semifinals, the “dark horse” Guangdong men’s team defeated the Jiangsu team led by Shi Yuqi and finally won the silver medal. “The young players worked hard and achieved results. We have gained a lot in this National Games,” said Zhang Zhijun.
Failure and setbacks are also experience and experience. In the men’s doubles quarter-finals held on the 14th, Cai Ruiqing/Tan Qiang of Jiangsu team lost 1:2 to Wang Chang/Zhou Haodong of Zhejiang team and stopped in the quarterfinals.
After the game, Tan Qiang commented on himself: “I was still a rookie at the last National Games, and now I am more mature on the court and have improved a lot. In this game, we wanted to win too much and were burdened with thoughts, which led to hesitating to play the ball later. This is also a lesson for us. The National Games is over, and I will prepare for the Thomas Cup and Sudirman Cup later and show my strength.”
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