Zhou Tiancheng defeated Bangladesh player in straight games to advance to the top 16

Zhou Tiancheng defeated his opponent in straight games. (Photo by reporter Chen Zhiqu)

[Special Correspondent Nian Miaoyun/Nagoya Report] Taiwan’s top brother Zhou Tiancheng made his debut in the men’s singles round of 32 at the Asian Games in Nagoya today. It only took him 21 minutes to quickly defeat Bangladesh’s Ayman Zaman in straight 2 and advance to the top 16. However, this time there is a "two matches in one day" situation in the schedule. He said that he has not experienced it in more than ten years. It may have reached the golden Grand Prix period, but he is also very prepared.

The first battle was decided quickly, Zhou Tiancheng said, mainly because it was expected to be a tough battle next, and he hoped to end the game as soon as possible to avoid excessive consumption of energy, so as to retain concentration and physical fitness to face the strong enemies in the next round. "Because the next opponent is very strong, so I still have to be fully prepared."

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Zhou Tiancheng may face Indian teenager Ayush Shetty in the next round. Xiaotian mentioned that since this opponent is quite young and tall, the two sides have played against each other in the past, so they need to deal with it better.

Talking about the outstanding performance of Bangladeshi opponents despite limited resources, Zhou Tiancheng spoke highly of it. He said that it is not easy for the country to train badminton players. The opponent can play such content and is already very strong. "I also told him after the game that he played very well and I hope they can continue to work hard. Although there are not so many resources, they still pursue their dreams, which is not easy."

Faced with a schedule that requires two games in one day after more than ten years, Zhou Tiancheng believes that it is rare. If there are more games such as the top 64 in the current competition system, most of them will start early on Tuesday, so this situation is indeed rare. He made thorough plans before the game, and started to actively repair his body and get enough rest from the day before, hoping to be in the best condition.