Japanese media pay attention to the super popularity of national table tennis stars Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, and their influence is immeasurable

Japanese media published an article on May 1 to introduce the super popularity of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, the two major stars of national table tennis who have signed contracts with large enterprises in a row. Among them, on March 24, Sun Yingsha, the world No. 1 in table tennis women's singles, announced her appointment as a global partner of communication equipment manufacturer "OPPO". In addition, she has renewed contracts with well-known companies such as the daily necessities brand "Colgate" and the basic cosmetics "La Roche-Posay", and her influence as a brand ambassador has increased dramatically.

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On the other hand, Wang Chuqin, the ace player of the national table tennis men's team, ranked second in the world in men's singles, also served as the image spokesperson of McDonald's, and signed contracts with the coffee machine brand "Nespresso" and the fashion brand "Louis Vuitton".

Both players have been highly praised by domestic and foreign companies, and their popularity has transcended the framework of the table tennis world. Chen Sijing of the table tennis magazine Table Tennis World said: "They are the most popular table tennis players in China, and they are also the top among the athletes. ”

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Sun Yingsha's charm lies in her continued highlight-reel performances and polite responses to fans. Wang's appearance, combined with his ability to form a mixed doubles combination with Sun Yingsha at Paris 2024 and his first Olympic gold medal for China, boosted his popularity.

At the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin are expected to become the aces of the national table tennis men's and women's teams, and their prestige will grow higher and higher. Japanese media said that during the overseas journey to the WTT series, no matter where it is held, fans of the two players can be seen gathering at the venue, and its influence is immeasurable.