In the big family of the national table tennis team, there are countless stories between senior and junior brothers and sisters. However, the most special combination of senior and junior siblings is none other than Zhang Jike and Wang Manyu. This pair of siblings from the "Xiao School" may not have had much time to fight side by side on the court, but they have written a touching story of inheritance in the world of table tennis.
The saying "Qin School has many Confucian generals, Xiao School kills all around" vividly describes the characteristics of the disciples under Coach Xiao Zhan - fierce playing style, tenacious style, and more importantly, valuing affection and righteousness. This unique bond of the "Xiao School" is perfectly embodied in Zhang Jike and Wang Manyu.
Recently, an incident at the China Table Tennis Super League once again brought the story of this brother-sister duo into focus. In the match between Wang Manyu and Tan Yuexuan, an unexpected event occurred. When Wang Manyu was about to serve, she was interrupted four times by some spectators on site. This targeted interference behavior made people frown.
"How hard is it to serve?" The audience present couldn't bear to watch. Although Wang Manyu showed strong on the court and chose to confront these disruptive behaviors head-on, who could say that she wasn't wronged in her heart?
At this moment, "Brother Ke" stepped in! Zhang Jike directly followed Wang Manyu's account on social media, expressing his support for his little sister in this way. And Wang Manyu also quickly followed back, showing the deep affection between brother and sister.
"Manyu has always been great, she just hasn't been given enough opportunities." In a live broadcast, Zhang Jike praised his little sister in front of tens of thousands of viewers without reservation. He even bluntly said, "Manyu only participated in half of the Olympics," revealing his regret for Wang Manyu's failure to participate in the women's singles at the Olympics.
Looking back on those years, Zhang Jike and Wang Manyu also partnered in mixed doubles. Although the time was not long, this experience allowed "Little Fish" to gain a lot. As a Grand Slam winner, Zhang Jike is an unparalleled master in terms of technique and experience. And the most interesting thing is that his famous "Emperor Twist" found its successor in Wang Manyu - now Wang Manyu is known as the strongest backhand player in the women's table tennis world!
"This is fate!" Some fans sighed. Indeed, in the sport of table tennis, the inheritance of skills often transcends gender boundaries. It is a very beautiful thing that Zhang Jike's backhand skills can be carried forward in Wang Manyu.
And now Wang Manyu is no longer the young girl who just joined the national table tennis team. She has grown into a pillar of the national table tennis team, constantly creating excellent results on the international stage. Every time she unleashes her fierce backhand on the court, it always reminds people of her former senior brother.
Interestingly, although Zhang Jike has retired from the court, his concern for his little sister has never stopped. Talking about Wang Manyu in the live broadcast room, he is always full of pride: "This kid plays very hard, with comprehensive skills, and just needs more opportunities to prove herself."
This incident at the China Table Tennis Super League has further demonstrated Zhang Jike's sense of responsibility as a senior brother. His public support not only gave Wang Manyu tremendous support, but also caused widespread condemnation of those who tried to disrupt the order of the game.
As netizens said, "No matter whose name you call, using your own money to buy tickets to support your own athletes is never wrong! But you can't disrupt the order and mess up the athlete's rhythm." This rational voice represents the attitude of most fans.
Looking at the story of this brother-sister duo, it makes people feel the beauty of the inheritance of the national table tennis team. Although Zhang Jike has left the court, his spirit and skills continue in Wang Manyu. And his beloved junior brother Ma Long, now a super Grand Slam winner, has taken this inheritance to new heights.
In the big family of the national table tennis team, every generation of athletes is working hard to pass down the spirit and skills of their predecessors. The story of Zhang Jike and Wang Manyu is just a glimpse of this great inheritance. But it is precisely these small stories that make up the glorious history of the national table tennis team.
Nowadays, Wang Manyu no longer needs the protection of her senior brother. She has proven her worth with her own strength. But Zhang Jike's unwavering support has shown us the most precious aspect of the "Xiao School" family - the unchanging bond of brother-sister affection.
This story tells us that in competitive sports, in addition to gold medals and honors, there are many more precious things that are worth passing on. The support between siblings and the care of seniors for juniors are important forces that drive a sport to continuously move forward.
Let us look forward to Wang Manyu continuing to write her own legend in the world of table tennis, fulfilling Zhang Jike's expectations one by one. After all, on this stage of competitive sports, there is never a shortage of touching stories, and the brother-sister relationship between "Brother Ke" and "Little Fish" is undoubtedly one of the most touching chapters.