The Ping Pong Super League has concluded with the championship battles for both the women's and men's teams. The women's championship was won by Shandong Luneng, who faced Shenzhen University in the final once again. Having lost to them 2-3 previously, they managed to secure a victory this time with a score of 3-2.
For the men's championship, Shandong Weiqiao emerged victorious after winning three consecutive matches against Huangshi Base. Last season, Shandong Weiqiao had also been the runner-up, but this season they followed in the footsteps of the women's team, transitioning from second place to champions. Overall, the results were not surprising, as there were few upsets, reflecting a normal outcome.
Among the winners are:
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Shandong Luneng Women's Team: They demonstrated their strength from the first stage, even without Wang Manyu due to illness. Led by Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi, they advanced to the finals with an undefeated record. In the semifinals, they continued their strong performance, and with Wang Manyu's return, they managed to win the decisive match in the final, avenging their loss to Shenzhen University and reclaiming the championship.
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Shandong Weiqiao Men's Team: Ranked second in the first stage, they showed excellent form in the semifinals and finals, performing better than in the first stage. With a lineup that includes world-class players such as Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun, and Lin Yungu, they have a high win rate, making their championship victory well-deserved.
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Chen Xingtong: She is considered the biggest winner, as her team won the championship and she personally received the MVP award for singles, surpassing Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu. The selection is based on points accumulated through participation and victories, similar to world rankings. Chen Xingtong won all her singles and doubles matches without defeat, showcasing her stable and outstanding performance.
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Wang Chuqin: His performance was crucial for Shandong Weiqiao's championship win. He played 10 matches, winning 9 and losing only 1, including a victory over Lin Shidong in the final. Although he did not receive the singles MVP award, his win rate was the highest, just slightly behind Lin Shidong due to fewer wins. Considering his overall performance, Wang Chuqin deserves the MVP title, especially since he defeated Lin Shidong in the final, successfully defending his position.
Among the losers are:
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Shenzhen University Women's Team: As the defending champions, it was unfortunate for them to lose the title. While finishing as runners-up is still commendable, for them, it means being a loser, as they were aiming to defend their championship. The absence of Chen Meng significantly reduced their competitiveness, despite their commendable efforts in the final.
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Huangshi Base Men's Team: They were also considered losers, as they had an impressive record in the first stage and were seen as strong contenders for the title. However, they lost points in both doubles matches in the semifinals and finals. While Lin Shidong managed to score in the semifinals, he was defeated by Wang Chuqin in the final, resulting in a failed championship bid and a three-set defeat.
Overall, the national table tennis team's main players remained dominant, with few young players emerging. In the new year, international competitions will be more important for training and development.