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I would say that there's only slight overweight, if any at all. As Boogar said, it's probably how he's built. I don't expect him to get health issues whatsoever, top (table tennis) athletes have a very strict regime when it comes to physical exercises and food.I can agree with that. Also he has overweight, that can everyone see clearly.
So I expect him to have some health trouble pretty soon.
And that can stop him pretty bad.
He is young, though, so he can probably recover quickly, but you never know..
One fall and he is done..
I would say that there's only slight overweight, if any at all. As Boogar said, it's probably how he's built. I don't expect him to get health issues whatsoever, top (table tennis) athletes have a very strict regime when it comes to physical exercises and food.
Sorry to say this - but my friend saw him in real life without the t-shirt.I disagree... as if you could play Table tennis like this if you are overweight. That's just how his body is built.
And i think it gives him a great advantage.
Sorry to say this - but my friend saw him in real life without the t-shirt.
He is just fat..
Dimi posted on Facebook today that his grandmother passed away two days before the world cup started.
Close enough.
Some thoughts:
Fan Zhendong is the most technically sound player on the planet, and that should remain the case for the next 6-7 years if not more. Not to say he is necessarily the best yet, as Ma Long could still have the edge because of mental and tactical aspects, but FZD's combination of serve, technique, touch, wrist action, footwork, speed and coordination are better than anyone else's, by a noticeable distance.
As well as Xu Xin plays sometimes and even though he would comfortably take care of any non-Chinese player 9 times out of 10, he continues to prove he lacks something that makes the other big 3 categorically stronger than him (at least if you take ZJK from a couple of years back). I think his weakness is his inability to stay close to the table while staying aggresive at the same time. He is just a fraction too slow.
I believe it's highly unlikely at this point that XX will ever become world or Olympic champion.
Kristian Karlsson will become one of the 2-3 best players in Europe very soon. He is not quite there as of today, but his style of play is already the most effective against the Chinese among all European players. He had a lot of success in this world cup thanks to surprise long serves and inside out forehand flicks, which the competition will eventually learn to expect. His decision making needs some work, but he is technically and mentally all there and is definitely one of the players to look out for.
Going back to pure technical ability, I believe Jeoung Young Sik has set the bar on a new level outside of China. Even Jun Mizutani, who is arguably the best non-Chinese player in the world and has more consistent results that JYS currently, would not be able to handle some of the rallies that JYS was producing with Ma Long and Fan Zhendong recently. His speed and control over the ball is something out of the ordinary.
Something bad is happening to Tiago Apolonia. I dunno if he said anything about it, could be personal life or simply lack of confidence. I imagine he will spend the next few matches as #3 for Saarbrücken.
Hey Jonathan
i think you nailed it perfectly. FZD is just too good in all aspects of the game. some tactical or mental flaws ? I think its past now... MA Long was very lucky FZD was not playing singles in Rio, else i think he would not have reached Gold.
Regarding Karlsson, yes I think he's one of the best promising European players. Along with Gauzy he's a credible candidate to be European Champion someday, but still he is several classes below the Chinese and even the other top Asian players.
I like very much watch JYS play, he's very agressive and spectacular. I think his BH matches the speed and spin of Chinese, but his consistency is slightly below the Chinese, and from both wings he lacks (relatively) power. Just look at the difference of athleticism between him and any Chinese player and you know that's something that probably won't change. So i don't think he can rise to the top.
Mizutani on the other hand, was also lacking power until now, but i think he passed a new level in the Olympics, and could be a real threat to the Chinese in the future. Because in the short and touch game, in the serve/receive game, i think he evens them already, his lack of power was really the no1 problem and he worked a lot to fill the gap.
Else; it looks like Ovtcharov alas will never see again his 2012 form, i think he already peaked and his opponents adapted to his game. and it will be tough for Samsonov to have motivation to play more after this Olympic Tournament and missing his chance to get a medal. I am afraid both Boll and Samsonov will retire very soon.
It's a bit ridiculous to try to claim you have "the truth" about a thing like this.
"You" is general. Directed to whoever is participating and making statements about players.I'm not sure you're saying this for me cause I didnt claim anything. If yes please read more carefully before posting next time, I didnt claim anything but precisely pointed how these guys were ridiculous with their claims.
what blade her using now Dan at World cup..still viscaria with stiga handle or not??Fan Zhendong is tearing the table tennis world apart after an incredible 4-1 victory over Xu Xin to be crowned World Cup Champion!
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