Chinese table tennis sensation Guo Yue deems that winning a team gold medal at the Asian Games is more important than a singles.

Chinese table tennis player Guo Yue undergoes training in Doha, Qatar November 26, 2006 before the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 to be open in December 1st. The Chinese table tennis squad are preparing for the Games in Al-Arabi Stadium south of Doha. [Xinhua]

"I do want to win a singles gold medal, but first of all, I will help the team clinch the title," said Guo, who had been rumored to be excluded from the national team for indiscipline.

"Team honor is always more important than an individual one," added the 18-year-old who took a training session Monday morning at the Al Arabi Indoor Hall, which will hold the table tennis tournament from November 27 to December 7.

Guo Yue had a lackluster season in 2006 as the 2008 Olympic hopeful was widely criticized for her performance in the Chinese Super League with Liaoning team. Rumors had been around that Guo was expelled by the national team and chided by senior teammate Wang Nan.

"My coaches and teammates have been very helpful at the training camp ahead of the Asiad, and I trained hard and have improved a lot," said Guo, who has been considered the one to bring the world women's table tennis into new generation after helping China win the world team crown in 2004.

"Guo has grown up through the training camp in preparation for the Asian Games, not only in techniques but also in mentality," said Shi Zhihao, head coach of the Chinese women's team