Then we all know that after the end of this year's Tokyo Olympic Games, Fan Zhendong ushered in a stage of personal outbreak. In the two world-class competitions that just ended, Fan Zhendong won the final men's singles championship, it can be said that the personal results are very dazzling, in the face of the challenges of various opponents, Fan Zhendong can do a comprehensive suppression, whether it is technical and tactical ability, or the mentality of the field, Fan Zhendong has sent an ultimate signal to the national table tennis fans, that is, the national table tennis men's team has a new responsibility.
And why is it a new responsibility, because all along, we also know that the national table tennis men's team has been more responsible and focused on Ma Long, and this time the two competitions Ma Long did not participate, so the responsibility of the men's team naturally fell on Fan Zhendong's body, and the result fan Zhendong lived up to expectations, in the two competitions are carrying the national table tennis forward, steadily taking the championship. But also, because of Ma Long's absence, it also makes the national table tennis fans have some regrets, because everyone still wants to see Ma Long continue to show his strength on the world stage, and also wants to see a very classic dragon fat battle. But in both competitions, because of Malone's absence, I regret not being able to see such a classic showdown. And with the absence of Ma Long, with him and Xu Xin to participate in the event together, there are also many fans speculating whether Ma Long will soon consider the problem of retirement, after the rise of Fan Zhendong, Ma Long's continuous absence from the game will also seriously affect his own state, which will not be a signal for him to leave the stage.
And just when the fans were talking about it, Ma Long gave a very positive answer yesterday, and this answer made the national table tennis fans very satisfied and very moved. So just yesterday, the People's Daily exposed a recent interview video of Ma Long, in the course of the interview, Ma Long talked about the feelings of the previous visit to Hong Kong, saying that the enthusiasm of Hong Kong fans is very high, and wherever they go in Hong Kong, there are many people greeting themselves. After talking about the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area National Games, Ma Long said that he also hoped to stick to this year's competition and hope to have the opportunity to participate in the National Games in the Greater Bay Area. Then through Malone's statement, it also proves that he does not intend to retire in a short period of time, and he will continue to play on the stage, such a time will at least be maintained until 2025. It can be said that as a veteran, Malone has not given up his dreams and love, and his dedication to table tennis has not changed. This is very touching, and similarly, Ma Long's decision was named by the People's Daily, which also confirmed the status of this veteran of national table tennis in the hearts of fans, and his decision has brought great influence to national table tennis. Let more fans feel the charm of national table tennis that never gives up, which is the best answer Ma Long gave to national table tennis fans.
But in the same way, after Ma Long announced the decision, he let his little brother Fan Zhendong have more pressure. As we said earlier, in recent times, Fan Zhendong has performed very well, and he has also ushered in the championship of the World Table Tennis Championships and the World Cup finals, which can be said to have won many awards of great significance. At present, Fan Zhendong has also ushered in the time to impact the Grand Slam, and as long as he wins an Olympic championship, he can truly stand on the stage of history. But in the case that Malone is sure to continue to compete, he will definitely participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Then at this time, the little fat is inevitable, or it is necessary to face Malone. And from the current level, Ma Long is still in a highly self-disciplined peak state, so this gives Fan Zhendong more pressure.
But we believe that every medal won as a national table tennis player is a strength struggle, never humble on the field, and Fan Zhendong wants to usher in personal proof, the best way is to overcome himself on the stage of the international competition, defeat Ma Long, this is the best way to inherit. So this point is both pressure and motivation, and we also hope that Fan Zhendong can continue to work hard and really use his strength to complete the shift with Ma Long.