Lin Shidong emerged victorious with a 4-0 win over Qiu Dang to claim the men's singles title, while Sun Yingsha also triumphed with a 4-2 victory in the women's singles final, securing gold medals for the national table tennis team once again on home soil. Lin Shidong has become the biggest dark horse in men's table tennis, simultaneously addressing the issue of successors for Ma Long and Fan Zhendong. Born in 2005, Lin not only defeated Japan's Zhang Ben Zhihe but also won against Lin Yunru and Wang Chuqin. In the men's singles final, he secured a decisive 4-0 win against the German dark horse.
Sun Yingsha, the world No. 1 in women's singles, successfully defended her title by defeating Wang Yidi 4-2, earning an additional 1000 points to maintain her top ranking. Liu Guoliang's plan was a great success, as the Macao WTT event saw the national team sweep all the championships.
The match between Lin Shidong and Qiu Dang can be described as "easy," given that Lin, who is nine years younger than his opponent born in 1996, held a clear advantage in terms of technique and style of play. It's no wonder he's been dubbed the "new version of Fan Zhendong."
Lin Shidong had already joined the national table tennis team in 2020 and won the gold medal at the National Youth Gold Standard Championships. He has since accumulated numerous men's singles titles, making his championship victory today the result of long-term efforts. Ultimately, credit must go to both himself and coach Wang Hao.
Sun Yingsha's success is largely attributed to her own efforts. Although she has been coached by Huang Haicheng, Chen Qi, Li Sun, and Qiu Yike in the past, it is mainly through her own awareness and improvement that she has reached new heights.
We have every reason to believe that in the future, both Sun Yingsha and Lin Shidong, if they maintain their composure and continue to hone their skills, stand a good chance of winning at the next Los Angeles Olympics, especially considering they are both post-00s athletes.
Liu Guoliang is satisfied with the results of the Macao WTT event, where both the women's team led by Ma Lin and the men's team led by Wang Hao secured gold medals. Both coaches have done an excellent job. Let's give our applause to Sun Yingsha and Lin Shidong. Do you support these two athletes?