Lin Kaiwei (see picture), Wu Zheyuan, Dai Peifeng, Yue Donghua and Lin Anke are the priority candidates for the Taiwan team when they need a substitute.

(Photo by reporter Lin Zhengkun)

19 years ago in the Athens Olympics, Lin Yueping was cut off by the coaching staff, so he could only return to Taiwan from Athens sadly.

Now as the head coach of the Taiwan team, he has become the core of decision-making. Five players in this classic competition have become leftovers, which made him worry for a long time.

As far as the players are concerned, they feel anxious when the waiting list is announced, and after the "release", there are some joys and some sorrows, but they have to continue to practice hard.

Yesterday, the Taiwan team was scheduled to practice after Wei Quanlong according to the previous schedule. At about noon, the five players who did not make it to the final 30-man list received phone calls from the general manager to inform them of the final result.

Since these five players are the priority candidates in case they need to be replaced, they all practice according to the normal class schedule, but they are a little lonely when they leave the court after practice.

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In the U18 Asian Youth League in 2018, Jiang Kunyu and Dai Peifeng, both from Pingzhen High School, fought side by side, but Dai Peifeng was not selected for this classic match and had no chance to join hands again.

Jiang Kunyu said: "I told him that there are still many opportunities to fight together in the future."

Jiang Kunyu believes that the team atmosphere has not been greatly affected. After all, everyone is trying to win glory for the country.

(Reporter Lin Youchen)