New Yellow River Client, Paris, July 28 (Special Correspondent Yao Zheng) On the morning of July 28, local time, in the top 64 of the women's singles table tennis at the Paris Olympic Games in Hall 4 of the South Paris Arena, Chinese player Sun Yingsha cleanly defeated Brazilian teenager Takahashi Julia 4-0 and advanced to the next round. In the 32-to-16 match, Sun Yingsha will play against the 61-year-old Luxembourg player Ni Xialian .
In an interview with the New Yellow River reporter after the game, Takahashi Julia shared her feelings: "I am very happy to come here and compete with the world's number one. I was actually very nervous before the game. But now I am very happy. ——Seeing that I can perform like this. I am very relaxed now. "
Takahashi Julia's idol is her sister Bruna. Takahashi Julia told the New Yellow River reporter that this was her first time playing against Sun Yingsha, and her sister had played against Sun Yingsha before. Takahashi Julia revealed that her sister also sent her a message before the game: "She just told me to wish me good luck and to be brave and calm during the game."
Next, Takahashi Julia Leah will also continue to compete in the women's table tennis team event at the Paris Olympics. Looking forward to the next game, Takahashi Julia said: "I am very happy to play with my teammates. My sister will also play alongside me. And my coach. In today's game, he helped me every step of the way." A cheer for scoring. It’s really great to play with them.”
Although she failed to advance, the 19-year-old Brazilian female player did not show any frustration or disappointment. After bidding farewell to the New Yellow River reporter with a smile, Takahashi Julia turned and left the arena.
Editor: Li Fujie
