Vietnamese table tennis is wary of the 51-year-old Filipino ‘killer’ at the 31st SEA Games
At period SEA Games 31 on home turf, ping pong Vietnam set the target of winning 2 gold medals in the men’s events. But to do that, Vietnamese players need to be wary of the 51-year-old Filipino “old man” Richard Gonzales.
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Having participated in many SEA Games and faced Vietnamese players like Vu Manh Cuong or Le Huy in the 1990s, but at the age of 51 tennis player Richard Gonzales continues to participate in SEA. Games 31 and is the main player of the Philippines.
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Tennis player Richard Gonzales (left) takes photos to interact with fans after practice in Hai Duong HUNG TRAN |
This is a player who uses a cutting style with very uncomfortable spikes. Although not a “strange” game, this is a “rare” way to play at a time when attacking style is a modern trend. The Vietnamese players can play fair with the attacking players of Singapore origin Chinabut when confronted with Gonzales proved very awkward.
It is this style of play that has made Vietnamese tennis players like Doan Kien Quoc, Nguyen Anh Tu… had to admit defeat in previous SEA Games. Former Vietnamese champion Doan Kien Quoc shared: “At first glance, Gonzales’ style of play is very simple, but when confronted it is difficult for Vietnamese players. Because this style of play is very rare and we rarely brush. The first time I faced this player was at the 2005 SEA Games and had to admit defeat. However, when I met him again in later tournaments, I won because there were no surprises.”
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Former SEA Games champion Vu Manh Cuong had a victory over Gonzales at the SEA Games MINH TAN |
Former SEA Games champion Vu Manh Cuong expressed surprise about tennis player Gonzales: “I am very surprised and admire this Filipino player. He will definitely be the player who attended the most SEA Games. Previously when I faced him and won. easily, but now he is the “killer” of Vietnamese players. It is Gonzales’ “rare” play that makes the opponent feel very uncomfortable.
Currently, Gonzales and his teammates are in Hai Duong practicing to enter his last SEA Games. “It is great that I can once again participate in the SEA Games at the age of 51, but it is sad for the Philippines table tennis to still need a player like me. Vietnamese players are very strong right now. , but in moments I can also make it difficult for them. SEA Games atmosphere and children Vietnamese This is amazing and this is going to be amazing sea Games memorable,” Gonzales shared.
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