Ma Long, the table tennis superstar has recently attracted everyone's attention, and the reason is none other than that he chose "rest mode" after completing the WTT Star Challenge Lanzhou station, rather than non-stop participation in the national championships.
For a while, people were speculating, is this the old horse's body is not working, or is there a deeper intention?
Some people say that the years are not spared. Indeed, Malone's form has fluctuated considerably in recent years, and he has obviously been under the dual pressure of age and continuous competition. But hey, don't underestimate this veteran of national ping, and don't underestimate his responsibility and tenacity.
Although his physical condition seemed to be going downhill, the tenacity, the willpower to win every game, never flinched. When he was young, Ma Long was domineering and leaky, and today's Malone is still rock solid.
In fact, national table tennis fans are well aware that seeing Ma Long still active on the field, the happiness is really self-evident. Although younger players such as Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen have long chosen other paths, Ma Long, the unique veteran, still holds his ground, standing like a strong tree on the table tennis court.
When it comes to retirement, it may really be time for Ma Long to think about it, but the pride of this national table tennis seems to have more responsibilities and responsibilities to complete.
What makes Malone so persistent?
Is it the honor of the championship or the expectation of the fans?
In fact, it is largely because of the current personnel status of the national table tennis men's team.
The new generation of players doesn't seem to be fully mature, which puts a heavier burden on Malone's shoulders. He doesn't just have to win every game for himself, he also has to set an example for the next generation of players, pave the way for them and help them grow. If Ma Long retires at this time, the lineup of the national table tennis men's team is really empty.
Among them, the one who is most worried about Ma Long hanging up his boots in advance is Wang Hao. Wang Hao knows that the current national table tennis men's team is still inseparable from Ma Long, a veteran, and his existence is the core of the team and the support of everyone.
However, Ma Long's physical condition seems to have worried everyone recently, after all, continuous competitions and high-intensity training make him seem a little difficult.
But all this does not seem to have defeated Mallon. Recently, he updated his social media to share a new promotional video telling everyone that he is still giving his all to fight for every title and will not disappoint everyone who supports him.
This decision is really powerful, even Liu Guoliang praised and supported, and Wang Hao also deeply respected it. It seems that Ma Long did not want to admit defeat on this, he wanted to prove that he was not old and still had the determination to win glory for the country.
In the end, Ma Long's love for table tennis and national table tennis is really indescribable. He always approached every champion with a desire and that tenacity was truly invaluable.
Ma Long, this name represents the glory, hard work and persistence of National Pingping. In the face of difficulties, he has never said defeat, that responsibility and persistence, let us all call for it!
I hope that Lao Ma can continue to play well in the future, win glory for the country, and bring more surprises to the fans! Everyone is waiting for you, Marlon, come on!