Zhang Yining, once known as the "Great Demon King" of table tennis, captivated countless fans with her fierce playing style and superior skills. However, in recent years, she has found herself embroiled in a whirlpool of public opinion.
Many fans hold the view that after marrying into a wealthy family, Zhang Yining gradually withdrew from the public eye and no longer seemed to exert the same level of effort in promoting table tennis as before. This perspective is not entirely baseless; compared to Wang Nan's active presence in the public sphere, Zhang Yining appeared to lead a more secluded life. "Words can be fearsome," and sometimes public opinion can make a one-sided judgment on someone without a deep understanding of the situation.
But is this really the case? Recently, a series of events involving Zhang Yining shed light on this misunderstood aspect of her life. The voice of her black apprentice, Jeffrey Roy, provided strong evidence to the contrary. It turns out that Zhang Yining has been quietly contributing to the cause of table tennis abroad. During her tenure as a coach at the China Table Tennis College Papua New Guinea Training Center, she met Jeffrey Roy. Zhang Yining treated this apprentice with great dedication, not only imparting professional skills and tactics but also generously providing equipment for playing. Under her meticulous guidance, Roy's technical and tactical levels soared. At the South Pacific Games, Roy shone brightly, winning silver medals in two events, which undoubtedly stands as the best testament to Zhang Yining's teaching achievements.
Subsequently, Zhang Yining's appearance in Japan sparked heated discussions among fans. When they saw her accompanied by her son, various speculations arose. Many wondered if Zhang Yining was going to Japan for table tennis exchanges or even worried that she might coach there, given the rapid development of Japanese table tennis in recent years and its intense competition with China in the sport. "Suspecting your neighbor of stealing an axe" is often people's instinctive reaction when lacking accurate information. However, the truth soon came to light.
According to a well-known journalist, Zhang Yining's visit to Japan was actually to accompany her son in learning skiing. Her child is skiing at Annupuri, where there are renowned Chinese ski coaches. To enable her child to learn better, she booked a hotel near the ski resort. Even though the cost of a one-hour ski lesson here is in the five digits, and the hotel price during the tourist season is over ten thousand yuan per day, she does not seem to mind. This fully demonstrates a mother's support for her child's education and hobbies.
Now, the rumors about Zhang Yining coaching in Japan have been dispelled. Although her life after marrying into a wealthy family has been relatively low-key, she has always been moving forward in her own way. Whether it's coaching abroad or taking care of her family and accompanying her children, these are all parts of her life. We should not negate her potential efforts in promoting table tennis just because she appears low-key on the surface. In fact, her coaching abroad is itself a contribution to the international promotion of table tennis.
As the saying goes, "Gold is not pure, and no one is perfect." We cannot demand that an athlete live only according to our preconceived notions after retirement or contribute to the table tennis cause. She has the right to choose her own lifestyle and can switch roles effortlessly.
We look forward to Zhang Yining returning to the Table Tennis Association in more diverse ways in the future. Her rich experience and outstanding insights are like treasures waiting to be discovered. Whether it's in cultivating the next generation of table tennis athletes or further developing the sport both domestically and internationally, she has undeniable value.
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