Hey guys, with the Olympics coming very soon, let’s talk about the different events and which players will be impressing or disappointing in certain events.
MS:
Gold: Wang Chuqin, pretty self explanatory, best in the world right now and I’m confident no one will stop him getting one step closer to his Grand Slam
Silver: Fan Zhendong, unfortunately, while I really want him to finish his grand slam he has been vulnerable as of late and while I dont think he will get upset by a foreigner, he won’t stand a chance against WCQ
Bronze: Tomokazu Harimoto, there were a lot of options for the bronze medal but imo i think the double triple crown momentum will carry over to the olympics for Tomo
Dark horse: Cho Daeseong, most of you know I absolutely love Cho and I think if he is on his game he will make a very deep run in the olympics.
Shock early exit: Felix Lebrun, he is young and I don’t know if he can handle the pressure of such a big event in his home country, just like a young Harimoto 3 years ago.
WS:
Gold: Sun Yingsha, simply has been unstoppable like WCQ and she will complete her Slam
Silver: Chen Meng, she has had a bit of momentum since that Saudi smash and she will make it to the final with ease
Bronze: Hina Hayata, she has been the best non chinese player on the women’s side and I can’t really see anyone stopping her to take the bronze
Dark horse: Nina Mittleham, Germany’s women aren’t as strong as they used to be but I personally think Nina will have the tournament of her life and can see her reaching the QF
Shock Early exit: Miu Hirano, I think Japan made a mistake not sending Miwa Harimoto or Ito to singles and I think Hirano might suffer a first match exit if she’s not careful
