Sportsbet.ioGo to homepage
Register
Sign In

Table Tennis

Back to  Table Tennis  news
Why China has opted out of the ATTC
Aug 25, 2021, 4:38:00 AM

Why China has opted out of the ATTC

China shocked the world when they came up with a strong finish in the Tokyo Games. However, the nation struck hard with their call to pull out their players from the Asian Table Tennis Championships.

The Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) came up with the call to cancel China’s bid for the ATTC. The team will not join the said event that is set to be played in September 2021. That means that a top pick in the tourney will be taken out of play.

For many nations, this is a huge win. China, on the other hand, takes a hit out of this one. It seems to be a questionable and poor call given that they still managed to come out on top of almost every table tennis game in the Tokyo Games.

With that said, the ATTC will see China out of the play for this year’s edition. This might hurt China’s reputation in the game as one of the best teams in the sport. The team has seen a lot of success over the years.

See the latest news on table tennis games

The lack of preparation for the event

China claimed that there isn’t enough time for them to prepare for the said games with only a month to go to play there. This means that the team will have to come up with a goal of winning the other tourneys they will play.

As CTTA secretary-general Qin Zhijian said, China will need to come up with a tight process from the Games before letting their players play in the 14th National Games. The team will then go and play at the World Championships in Houston, U.S. and then play in the China Table Tennis Super League.

‘As the table tennis competition of the National Games will be held between September 17 and 26, and the Asian Championships will start on September 28, there is limited intermission between the two tournaments’, Qin said. ‘Taking international flights into consideration, it's quite difficult for the team to arrive in Qatar on schedule to participate’.

There is so much risk when it comes to travel. This means China is just taking all the steps they need to ensure that they do not put their health at risk at this point. 

Bet on live table tennis matches

They need to adjust the time for training

Missing the ATTC will not have a big impact on China’s chances and stance in the sport. The team simply does not need to play anyway since they are already booked for the competition. They are the hosts of next year’s World Team Championships.

It is the best choice for China considering the fact that they need to adjust and get a few training sessions going as well. This is China’s move and it is a smart one after all. They are picking the games they need to play and win at.

China is ready for the bigger games soon. Skipping the ATTC means success for them. The team has made an effort to build back some of their losses in the Tokyo Games, notably the mixed doubles. The team needs to come up with a strong show in the next few months.

For more table tennis and sports updates, visit Sportsbet.io


Words: Paul Daniel Flores

Image: PA


Calderano and Díaz win big at the Pan American Championships
As the top seeds, Brazil’s Hugo Calderano and Puerto Rico’s Adriana Díaz were the favourites to win the Pan American Championships. They lived up to the hype as they won their respective titles and they proved why they were the top stars before the event.
Kim Daybell is ready to come back to his table tennis career
Kim Daybell stepped away from table tennis to work on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, he is ready to come back after a long time away. It will be an interesting comeback considering that Kim was a top player before taking an extended break.
Why top Chinese table tennis stars will not go to Houston
Top Chinese stars have decided to withdraw from the Houston World Table Tennis Championships. The team includes Ma Long, Xu Xin, and Liu Shiwen. Fan Zhendong will lead the men’s squad for the championships which will take place in late November 2021.
The immense value of participating in national table tennis camps
Table tennis has been a pro sport for a long time now but some countries are much better than others. This is largely due to the presence of national camps like the Chinese system. It helps them develop players from the youth system into legit superstars.
Why Chinese table tennis is the standard for any player
Table tennis has been dominated by China for the longest time and it should not be a surprise. They are the standard for any player in the sport and it’s easy to see why. Let’s dive into why China has separated itself from the other countries in the sport.
Ding Ning announces her retirement after a 26-year career
After an illustrious table tennis career that spanned 26 years, China's Ding Ning has announced her retirement from the sport she played for most of her life. She started her career back when she was only five years of age and she was pleased with every year she spent in the sport.
Why Hana Gouda is one of the best rising stars in table tennis
At just 13 years of age, Egyptian table tennis star Hana Gouda has become a star. She is the youngest Egyptian athlete to play in Summer Games history. In the past few weeks, Gouda made the final of the African Table Tennis Championships.
Milly Tapper talks about her arduous journey towards Tokyo
Milly Tapper once made history when she played in both the Rio Games and the Paralympics. She is set to do the same in Tokyo which might be an unequalled feat. Tapper is a special talent because even though she has a disability, she remains one of Australia’s best athletes.
Batra says she's focused on the Tokyo Games
India table tennis star Manika Batra is ready to take on the big stage of the Tokyo Games and aims for the top spot. With the Games just a few weeks away, Batra gives her fans an assurance that she will play at her very best in the Tokyo Games.
Hugo Calderano talks about his chances at the Tokyo Games
Hugo Calderano is set to play in the Tokyo Games as the 7th best player in the world. He will represent Brazil at the event and wants to be their table tennis ace. He has various medals across many events and he wants to serve as the hope for players outside of China.