The Ping Pong Super League women's team event concluded with Shandong Luneng defeating Shenzhen University 3-2. However, during the competition, fans were concerned when the usually good-natured Wang Manyu became angry and her emotions lingered for a while. Additionally, Sun Yingsha also had a brief disagreement with the referee over a close call, but she quickly regained control of her emotions.
The three reasons why Wang Manyu got angry are as follows:
During the fifth match of the team event, with the score tied at 2-2 between Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen University, Wang Manyu faced off against Tan Yuexuan in the fourth set. The referee believed that one of the balls bounced twice, leading to a dispute between both sides and their coaches. Wang Manyu was indeed very angry at that moment. She approached Sun Yingsha to discuss a solution, but from Wang Manyu's expression, it could be felt that she did not receive the response she wanted. The referee then decided that the point would not count. Wang Manyu, who is very competitive, felt immense pressure, especially since she had been overtaken by Sun Yingsha after leading in the first two sets of the second match, which had already caused some fluctuations in her state and emotions. In a post-match interview, Wang Manyu also mentioned that her poor emotional state was related to Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance.
Furthermore, players have the right and obligation to fight for points on the court, as even a single point can affect the outcome of the team's victory or defeat. Therefore, Wang Manyu's efforts to score points are quite normal.
The atmosphere at the Ping Pong Super League venue does indeed affect the state of Shandong Luneng's athletes, and she felt unsure due to the lack of recognition from the referees. Later, Chen Xintong gave Wang Manyu a thumbs up, saying, "You're really great, standing up against tens of thousands of people at the scene."
Fans appreciate Wang Manyu's straightforwardness. Those who like Wang Manyu know that she is very kind, and her teammates also like her. She doesn't compete or snatch, persisting in her love for the small white ball. Fans also admire her for her positive optimism and stubbornness.
It's said that the Ping Pong Super League is all about happiness, and although there were some minor frictions on the court, they are still good friends and sisters behind the scenes, as they train and live together.
We also hope that fans will rationally view the events that occur on the court, as everyone participating in the competition wants to win.
Fan Comments:
"I saw that ball! It was replayed in slow motion, and it didn't bounce twice! Ruling a re-play is a sign of respect for Wang Manyu! According to the rules, Tan Yuexuan should have been awarded the point because it wasn't the referee who called the stop! It was Wang Manyu herself who called the stop!"
"Manyu didn't do anything wrong; she just made a suggestion. This is perfectly reasonable; who wouldn't do the same? Both Yingsha and Tianyi fought hard over a disputed point, and it's normal for everyone to do so."
"A group of little goddesses fighting like immortals, playing so brilliantly, getting carried away, and having some arguments is quite normal."