Source: REUTERS/IVAN ALVARADO
[Saba Sports News] The 2023 Chinese National Team Winter Training
Physical Competition took place in Beijing with the participation of 150
athletes from 10 national teams, including shooting, weightlifting, track and
field, swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, gymnastics, trampoline, table
tennis, and badminton. The badminton team emerged as the overall winner,
securing the first prize for the team. Notably, Jiang Zhenbang, who was honored
as the Badminton World Federation’s Most Improved Player of the Year in 2023,
had an exceptional performance, clinching three first-place finishes in six
test events. He achieved first place in the men’s Y-type running event, the
men’s 3000-meter running event, and the men’s individual all-around event.
Coaches highlighted that this competition served as a comprehensive assessment
of the athletes’ core physical fitness, including maximum strength, explosive
power, speed, agility, anaerobic capacity, and aerobic capacity. In a
lighthearted remark, some fans jokingly commented that the track and field team
couldn’t outperform the badminton team in the 3000-meter run and might need to
focus on long-distance running in their training. However, it is worth noting
that badminton demands high endurance, and Jiang Zhenbang’s remarkable
performance showcases his exceptional stamina. It is likely that he would excel
even in a 10,000-meter run.