Wang Xin ( 汪鑫 )

[vixter]

Today I finally watched the Olympic QF between WX and Ratchanok. I was under the impression that this match featured a great comeback from WX. I guess it was, but after having watched it, I would more call it a massive choke from Ratchanok. She was really playing a marvellous match, a set and 16-9 up. WX hits a clear that Racthanok misjudges and lets it drop, but it lands just on the line. From that moment on the nerves got out of control for Ratchanok and her game collapsed like a house of cards.

And I can't help but wonder how much better it could have been for both players, had Ratchanok actually held her nerve all the way and won. She could have challenged Saina for the bronze medal, and first and fore all, WX could have been spared her injury....

Please be able to make comeback WX

[cobalt]

No reason why WX cannot make a comeback at some time, as long as she takes her time about it and doesnt try to push things along too quickly. She has already experienced a setback with her spinal injury long ago. That was many years ago and when her body was much younger and able to heal more quickly and completely. She will have to allow for more time now. It would be a BIG, BIG (oh, did I say, BIG?) mistake to mess with the healing and recuperation now, and especially at her age. It might turn out to be her last mistake.

One thing these girls must work out along with their coaches and support staff, is a different way of playing. I'm truly flabbergasted how the CBA technical staff could not consider this in all seriousness for their badly injured stars.

Look at how some of the top male stars from other countries have had to reinvent themselves over time. They make allowances for their injuries, and as a result not only prolong their careers but show that with discipline, brains and more attention to improving other skills, they can remain in the top echelon for a long time.

When I see how the CBA coaching and support staff have over the past 3-4 years (if not more) handled their WS stars especially when the chips were down, I've noticed just too many goof-ups and errors, and a certain inflexible way of doing things and addressing problems. They are destroying good talent. Just because there appears to be and endless conveyor belt of WS champions in China does not give them the right to behave like production supervisors.

[renbo]

Hi Vixter,
could you tell me where you got the video of WX's match against Rat? It is not on the BWF site unfortunately. Thanks

[vixter]

Hi Vixter,
could you tell me where you got the video of WX's match against Rat? It is not on the BWF site unfortunately. Thanks

Here you go:
http://dl.dbank.com/c0vtw6n4jw

You can choose whichever of the files to download, they both contain the full match. I chose the .ts version, quality is great

[george@chongwei]

At least wang xin and wang lin can still afford to smile in this recent pic. WX even manage to hit the birdie with the shuttlecock tube

[Federflieger]

I hope Wang Xin will recover soon and enjoy all her fans for some years more! As I cherish her delicate playing style, anticipating moves and incredible accuracy a lot. It's a pleasure to watch her play. She has to revover thoroughly, of course, however are there any news about a come back?

[AlanY]

She is hoping to make her come back in June for the prelim rounds for the national games

[cobalt]

She is hoping to make her come back in June for the prelim rounds for the national games

Good news indeed! I hope she makes a complete recovery and doesn't make any hasty moves on her comeback trail. Her being an asset to the game and to CBA doesn't begin and end at just being a player, IMO.