Singapore Beat China in Table Tennis World Cup

[Tohto]

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1059954/1/.html

[1fast1]

So, basically, some expatriate Chinese beat some other Chinese who remained at home? Big whoop.

[Jman888]

So, basically, some expatriate Chinese beat some other Chinese who remained at home? Big whoop.

 

basically china export many table tennis players to many countries.... SG not so bad at least majority are yellow skin.... they even represent some ang moh countries [dizzy]

[Nlatio]

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1059954/1/.html

 

 

hmmm the China team did not send the Olympig player this time round??? ...... all the name like not familiar one.... maybe that's why....

 

And ya lor, it should be 1st- Singapore China Chinese , 2nd- China Chinese....

[Relagsingh]

basically china export many table tennis players to many countries.... SG not so bad at least majority are yellow skin.... they even represent some ang moh countries [dizzy]

 

basically those china players who represent other countries also mean they get to play more. they have to be damn good to represent china.

[Watwheels]

Wow. Quite an amazing feat.

 

Imagine they were once rejects from their former country. Dan found redemption in a foreign land, train very hard and have to adapt new lifestyle & environment all at the same time. Finally beat their ex countryman at their own game.

 

Respect.

[Nono]

This is what Singapore needs, foreign talent that can help the country moves forward to the next level.

[Tohto]

hmmm the China team did not send the Olympig player this time round??? ...... all the name like not familiar one.... maybe that's why....

 

And ya lor, it should be 1st- Singapore China Chinese , 2nd- China Chinese....

 

Those represent china seems to be all newer player...not their No 1 player..

[Rb1623m]

hmmm the China team did not send the Olympig player this time round??? ...... all the name like not familiar one.... maybe that's why....

 

And ya lor, it should be 1st- Singapore China Chinese , 2nd- China Chinese....

 

Those Olympic players from China retired already.

 

[Redstorm]

For those who used to criticise our table tennis players, think about this. These girls were not even national players before they took the risk to come over to Singapore. At most, they had the potential but there are tons of these players back at home waiting for the chance to make it to the national squad. Many were proviincial champions, league champions, etc. and only a handful make it to the national squad. Even then, only the cream of them get to represent the country. Sadly, many don't get to realise their dream of representing their homeland. Along the way, some get the opportunity to go overseas to play and eventually represent the host country. So, to say that they are just are not our players is not fair to them. We trained them, groomed them, gave them every opportunites to play at the international arena which otherwise they would never have hoped to achieve if they still remain in China. All the efforts at our end bear dividends and we should be proud of them. Come on, lets give credit where it is due.

Edited May 30, 2010 by Redstorm

[Babyt]

once this team retired, sg will go back to the bottom.

[Rb1623m]

Those represent china seems to be all newer player...not their No 1 player..

 

Liu ShiWen, the one that Feng TianWei won in the last match, is the current World No. 1.

 

[Playtime]

Wow. Quite an amazing feat.

 

Imagine they were once rejects from their former country. Dan found redemption in a foreign land, train very hard and have to adapt new lifestyle & environment all at the same time. Finally beat their ex countryman at their own game.

 

Respect.

 

 

Actually, the reverse is also true.

A siazable portion of Singaporeans also feel they are being rejected by the system in favor of FTs. So they leave for other countries.

How many of our students who were forced overseas for their studies left for good? And our own unis are full or foreigners.....

[Rb1623m]

1 2931 LIU Shiwen (CHN)

2 2750 FENG Tianwei (SIN)

3 2695 GUO Yan (CHN)

4 2688 DING Ning (CHN)

5 2661 GUO Yue (CHN)

 

Here's the latest world ranking. All 3 China players who played in the Finals are in the top 5 ranking.

 

World Ranking

Edited May 30, 2010 by Rb1623m

[Playtime]

For those who used to criticise our table tennis players, think about this. These girls were not even national players before they took the risk to come over to Singapore. At most, they had the potential but there are tons of these players back at home waiting for the chance to make it to the national squad. Many were proviincial champions, league champions, etc. and only a handful make it to the national squad. Even then, only the cream of them get to represent the country. Sadly, many don't get to realise their dream of representing their homeland. Along the way, some get the opportunity to go overseas to play and eventually represent the host country. So, to say that they are just are not our players is not fair to them. We trained them, groomed them, gave them every opportunites to play at the international arena which otherwise they would never have hoped to achieve if they still remain in China. All the efforts at our end bear dividends and we should be proud of them. Come on, lets give credit where it is due.

 

Yes they did a good job.

On the other hand, why should any singaporeans take up table tennis when they know the policy is to import foreigners?

 

A national team that inject itself full of foreigners to get medals is no different from a runner that injects steriods to win. After all, after a while, the steroids are part of his body too.

 

This FT policy is somewhat lacking in honour and integrity.

[Picanto]

win already, still have to put up with the sour postings in mcf

[Ichibawa]

Dunno how much rewards they pocket from the win...

[Fourth]

Better don't win too many. Their winning incentive also come from our tax.....

Edited May 30, 2010 by Fourth