After winning the gold medal in the men's singles table tennis competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Fan Zhendong did not participate in international competitions due to recuperation, leaving the world rankings.

Fan Zhendong, who won the gold medal in the men's singles table tennis competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Chinese table tennis special issue "Table Tennis World" recently published an interview with Fan Zhendong about his long-term fighting mood as a central player in China, and the content was also introduced in the March issue of Japan's "Table Tennis Kingdom".

There are painful and simple thoughts about being a representative of the Kingdom of Table Tennis China. "I don't want to regret it after the race," Fan said, stressing that it is important not to feel pressured and to liberate yourself. Fan said: "I have given up a lot of expectations and expectations for the results of the Olympic Games. "I don't want to have too much expectation and imagination, and I don't want to hesitate," he said. I want to play this Olympics in Paris as if it were my last Olympics. ”

Looking back on the fierce battle known as the Paris Olympics, that is, the match with Japanese table tennis brother Tomokazu Zhang in the men's singles quarterfinals, Fan Zhendong said that he was very calm at the beginning of the game, even when he was behind, he didn't care so much, and adjusted his psychology in order to make up for his mistakes, and finally calmly played the game.

"The meaning of the medal is determined by oneself, and if you think it is something special, it is unique. He acknowledged the process and his own efforts, tasting the joy of success while emphasizing that "the most important thing is my own performance in the competition". Fan has not yet made it clear whether he will challenge for the next Los Angeles Olympics, but he is expected to return at the National Games in November.