In the world of table tennis, the names of Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui represent pinnacle achievements and endless honors. However, there was such a person, because of his own selfishness, tried to restrict the development of Guoping, forced Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui to abdicate, and was finally banned for embezzlement of 20 million. He is former ITTF President Adam Sharala.
Sharala is a controversial figure. He was once a superstar in the table tennis industry, and with talent and hard work, he won awards and won soft hands. After retiring, he became a coach, passing on his experience to younger players. However, when he became the president of the ITTF, everything changed.
Salala saw the strength and talents of Guoping, and was afraid. In order to limit the development of national pingping, he took a series of measures. He reformed the size of table tennis, adjusted the score, and even stipulated that 21-year-old athletes must retire. These reforms are undoubtedly a heavy blow to Guoping. Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui were forced to retire, and the results of Guoping declined all the way.
However, Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui were not defeated. They transform into coaches and pass on their experience to younger players. After their hard work and unremitting guidance, National Table Tennis finally won the crown of all events in the 2008 Olympic Games. This achievement made the people of China cheer and bankrupt Sharala's conspiracy.
However, Sharala did not stop there. He continued to embezzle and take bribes and was eventually reported for embezzlement of $20 million. His behavior seriously violated professional ethics, and he was eventually resigned by the ITTF and unable to gain a foothold in the field of table tennis.
Salala's behavior is disgusting. As a coach and the president of the ITTF, he should lead by example, cultivate young players, win championships for the country, and win glory for the country. However, he was bent on how to limit the development of Guoping. Such people should be punished and should always be remembered.
In contrast, Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui's behavior is admirable. Regardless of previous suspicions, they continue to play for the national table tennis and transform into coaches, winning more honors and championships for the country. Their spirit is worth learning and passing on.
In the end, we should remember this story, not only because of Shalala's shameful behavior, but also because of the persistence and efforts of Liu Guoliang and Kong Linghui. They told us that no matter how difficult and challenging we face, as long as we persevere, we will definitely be able to overcome all difficulties and create more brilliant achievements.