On January 6, 2022, the national table tennis men's singles player Matt announced his retirement, officially bid farewell to everyone, left the international arena, his application was approved by the coaching staff, and now it is the news that is open, Matt said that although there are too many reluctances, but it is really time to say goodbye, I hope that fans can understand, in addition to continuing to participate in domestic competitions in the future, this year can still see him on the field.
Speaking of Matt, I believe that many fans are no stranger to him, he has long served as a sparring partner for the main players, and is also a behind-the-scenes hero, Matt introduced himself to join the national table tennis on April 30, 2009, training and living with everyone every day, forming a deep friendship, just in this 12 years, he has learned too much, and he will continue to cheer and make progress in the future.
In fact, athletes have retired this day, whether it is Matt or fans, there are all kinds of reluctance, Matt said that he also hopes to continue to contribute to the national table tennis, help young players solve the problem of cutting the ball, but with the increase of age, the competitive state has a serious decline, injury troubles and other things, resulting in Matt is difficult to continue to improve, after careful consideration, finally chose to quit the team.
Of course, quitting the national table tennis does not mean completely ending the career, just do not participate in international competitions, do not train with the team, and then see him in the table tennis super league, Matt finally said that if the coaching team needs his help to prepare for the battle, no matter when, it will be the first time to report, as far as possible to help, the future will continue to do publicity for table tennis, thank the national table tennis for their own training.
Just last year, Matt partner Liu Fei also won the straight-through mixed doubles championship, but did not expect that half a year later both announced their retirement, leaving the national table tennis to start their new life, the two made a lot of contributions to the whole team, long-term sparring, made great achievements, this time Matt's departure, even though many fans are unwilling, but still support his decision, everyone has the right to choose.
Just in this year, a number of members of the national table tennis team announced their withdrawal, the highest achievement is the Olympic champion Ding Ning, as well as Fang Bo, Yan An, Zheng Peifeng and other people, now the coaching team is also focused on cultivating young players, leaving little opportunity for veterans, if Matt stays, he can also continue to serve as a sparring partner to help the main players prepare, but his choice is to leave, which is also reasonable.
Wang Chuqin, Gu Yuting and other national table tennis teammates have left a message to Matt, hoping that he will be all right in the future days and start a beautiful new life, Wang Chuqin even mentioned goodbye to the jianghu, the two still have the opportunity to fight in the Table Tennis Super League, and finally let us send blessings to Matt, as long as he can be happier and happier in the future, so it is enough.