In 2022, the National Gymnastics Team Championship was in a fierce battle in Leling, Shandong province. Although the players of the national gymnastics team did not rank in this competition, they were more used as the warm-up match of the national championship in September, however, as the first national gymnastics team event held in China, Xiao Ruoteng “praised” the competition, indicating that he had gained a lot.

In the men’s team final held on August 10, Xiao Ruoteng only participated in one parallel bar competition, and made a mistake in the next act, scoring 13.250 points. For Xiao Ruoteng, who just finished ankle surgery at the end of last year, this team championship was the first competition he participated in after surgery, more like a warm-up test competition. “I feel that all aspects are still in the process of improvement, because I did not enter the competition until I reached a high level in the previous competition, but verified my recent training through this competition.” Xiao Ruoteng said that the recent training and recovery were good. “The recovery of this period has exceeded expectations, because I haven’t had a complete set of training before returning to the national team training in July, and the preparation time for this competition is too short.”

Obviously this warm-up match is only have a try, and Xiao Ruoteng thinks the significance of the match is reflected. “It is much better than preparing for the September championship after this team competition, because it is more difficult to add difficulties and improve the training level on this basis.” Xiao Ruoteng is full of confidence in the next full championship.

This Team Championship is the first time that the national gymnastics competition has been held in the factory. “I am very satisfied with the competition venue,” Xiao Ruoteng said that the competition was full of freshness. “At first, we said that we were worried about the competition in the factory, because there seems to be a big gap between the factory and the gymnastics venue in imagination. But after arriving at the stadium, I found that the factory can be transformed into a beautiful stadium, and the atmosphere and environment here are quite good.”

Affected by the operation and the major changes in the rules of the Paris Olympic gymnastics cycle, sports fans may have to wait until next year to see Xiao Ruoteng truly realize “the return of the King”. “I may need more time to learn new difficulties, so I will not participate in the all-round competition in the September and October world championships. Which items can I participate in in the world championships, it is necessary to see the results of the whole championship and meet the needs of the national gymnastics team to prepare for the World championship men’s group.” Xiao Ruoteng said.

Although sports fans can’t see Xiao Ruoteng participating in the competition of “All the Kings” in the all-round Championships and World Championships this year, Xiao Ruoteng is full of confidence to “make a comeback” next year “. “I believe that through the efforts of winter training this year, it is expected that next year will really return to a very good state in the past and even improve than before. I will do my best.” Xiao Ruoteng said. (Transferred from the 01 edition of China Sports Daily on August 11)