Bai Yang, the goddess of national table tennis: She was expelled for falling in love with Ma Lin, married a wealthy businessman at the age of 38, and lives happily today
Table tennis, a sport known as the national sport of the mainland, has an irreplaceable history, honor and status in the Chinese sports world.
When we mention names such as Deng Yaping, Zhang Yining, Kong Linghui, and Ma Long, we are all full of respect and pride. But in the long history of table tennis, there are many people who may not be known to the public, but are also full of legends.
Poplar, a name that may not be familiar to many people, but her story is shocking enough. Poplar's table tennis career started early, and she was recognized by the provincial team for her hard work and talent, and eventually successfully entered the national team. With a height of 1.71 meters, she not only has outstanding skills, but also has fair skin and youthful and beautiful appearance, and is known as the "goddess of table tennis" by many netizens.
But Topol's career hasn't been all smooth sailing. After brief splendor in 2001 and 2002, her glow seemed to be overshadowed by her contemporaries Zhang Yining and Wang Nan. What is even more talked about is that she was expelled from the national team at the age of 19 because of her relationship with Marin. This decision caused a huge controversy at the time, but Poplar chose to suffer in silence.
After leaving the national team, Poplar was faced with a plethora of options.
It is said that a Japanese table tennis team once offered her a high salary, hoping that she could join. But to everyone's surprise, Poplar chose to refuse, and she decided to join the army and make her own contribution to the country.
Now, time flies, what is the current situation of Poplar? Maybe she is no longer the goddess who is in the limelight on the table tennis court, but her life experience is rich and legendary enough.
Turmoil on the field: The love story behind the one-goal battle
Standing on the mixed doubles field of the 2003 World Table Tennis Championships, Bai Yang's heart was full of expectation and nervousness. It was the closest she got to a World Title, and it was the moment she fought with teammate Liu Guozheng. The opponents of the game were Wang Nan and Ma Lin at their peak, and the two sides fell into a fierce confrontation from the beginning.
Sweat slid down each player's face, showing how tense the match was. However, a decision from the referee at a crucial moment disrupted Topol's rhythm. She was convinced that Marlene's return was a foul, but the referee awarded the opponent a score. Poplar argues with the referee with emotion, and Marlene's silence makes her even more incredulous.
Poplar and Marin are a pair of secret lovers, and since the team forbids the team members to fall in love, they can only meet secretly in private. At the end of each session, they would find a hidden place to share their daily chores and cheer each other on.
Poplar had dreamed of becoming a World Champion with Marin and then going public about their relationship and living happily ever after.
However, Marin's silence at key moments caused Poplar to spiral out of control, and she made frequent mistakes in the following matches. After the game, Bai Yang left the arena crying, and Cai Zhenhua, the head coach of the table tennis team, looked at everything that happened, and his heart was full of helplessness.
Half a year later, when people thought that the emotional turmoil between Baiyang and Ma Lin had passed, a notice issued by the national table tennis team caused an uproar in China. Poplar was expelled from the national team for violating the rules for falling in love, a decision that sparked widespread controversy and discussion.
Some felt that the punishment of the national table tennis team was too harsh, while others believed that the actions of Poplar and Marin damaged the team's image and discipline. Regardless of the point of view, this incident has become a controversial point in the history of the national table tennis team.
Poplar's career was greatly affected by this, and her relationship with Marlene came to an end. This love story ends in tragedy, but the lessons and reflections in it are thought-provoking.
Whether we should abide by the rules and discipline of the team while pursuing personal feelings? How should we balance personal emotions and professional ethics at critical moments? These are all questions worth exploring.
Table tennis lovers: the collision of love and rules
When Coach Cai Zhenhua announced that Bai Yang, Hou Yingchao, Li Nan and Fan Ying were sent back to the provincial team because they were in love, the entire table tennis team seemed to be struck by lightning. Although some people have heard of such strict rules in the team before, it is still shocking when it is actually implemented.
Poplar, known as a star of hope, had a love affair with Marlene that ended her career with the national team because of a team rule. The rule is actually quite simple: if two team members fall in love, the one with the lower grades must leave. At the time, many people thought it was just a joke by coaches to intimidate young people, but the reality was unacceptably cruel.
Fan Ying's situation was similar to Baiyang, she chose to get together with Wang Hao, who was in full swing at the time. Naturally, it was she who left, even if she had been crowned in the Asian Cup. Hou Yingchao and Li Nan were both returned to the provincial team because their results were not good enough at that time.
What happened to Poplar was the most poignant. Not only did she suffer a heavy blow in her career, but her relationship with Marin also came to an end. For a moment, she seemed to have lost everything. But the girl, who has been associated with table tennis since childhood, did not choose to give up. At the age of 5, she was introduced to table tennis by chance, and at the age of 10, she entered the provincial team with her outstanding talent. At the age of 13, she was already at the top of the provincial team and managed to attract the attention of the national team.
At the age of 14, she teamed up with her teammates to win the women's team and women's doubles titles at the inaugural World Junior Championships.
However, the lack of personal strength has always been her heart disease. In order to make a breakthrough in the women's singles event, she put in more effort than others. At this moment, Marlene walked into her life, and the two sparked a spark of love. It's a pity that this relationship didn't end happily.
When Poplar made up her mind to get back into the national team and prove herself, she found that everything had changed. But the indomitable girl didn't choose to give up, knowing full well that her table tennis dream wasn't over, and that a new challenge had just begun.
The transition life of the table tennis rose
Once upon a time, the women's table tennis world was a stage for everyone to compete for beauty, but time flies, and the focus gradually gathers on the two superstars - Wang Nan, who is in the sky, and Zhang Yining, who is unstoppable. And behind this light, there is a player named Poplar, whose heart is full of complex emotions.
Bai Yang looked at Zhang Yining, an opponent who was once at the same level as himself, and now has made a name for himself in the table tennis world. This transformation made her feel mixed feelings, and an indescribable loss hung over her heart. However, she did not choose to give up. Instead, she decided to work harder and compete for every possible opportunity.
At the end of 2007, a surprising news reached Poplar's ears: "Playing abroad, me?", she felt a little incredulous in the face of this sudden opportunity. But after much deliberation, Poplar saw this as a good opportunity to broaden his horizons and increase his knowledge. So, she resolutely embarked on the journey to Croatia.
When he first arrived in Croatia, Aspen faced a variety of challenges. Whether it is life Xi or the rhythm of the game, there is a huge difference from China. However, after experiencing the hardships of growth, she is no longer the little girl who tears easily. Baiyang, who "became famous by crying" at the Paris World Table Tennis Championships, has now become tenacious. In the face of difficulties, she chose to grit her teeth and persevere, trying to adapt to the new environment.
After a period of hard work, Poplar gradually integrated into Croatian league life. However, at this moment, a new challenge appeared in front of her. Many foreign clubs have thrown olive branches to her, hoping that she can represent herself in international competitions, and gave attractive conditions.
In the face of these temptations, Bai Yang replied firmly: "I am a player of the Chinese national team, and I will not do anything to harm the interests of the country!"
Soon after, Poplar returned to the country. She found that it was difficult for her to make a breakthrough in table tennis, so she made a brave decision to retire. After retiring from the army, Poplar tried a variety of jobs, but none of them were satisfactory. The only suitable job also requires a background as a world-class competition champion.
When she felt lost, an opportunity fell from the sky - a special recruitment of athletes from the Physical Work Brigade of the Political Department of the Armed Police. After a fierce selection, Poplar successfully became an armed police soldier and found another way to realize the value of life.
Time flies, and Poplar entered the palace of marriage at the age of 38. Her husband is a successful businessman. Now she has a successful career and a happy family, and her life has finally come to a successful end.
Looking back on the past, Poplar couldn't help but feel emotional.
She has grown from a rising star in the table tennis world to a world champion, and then to an armed police warrior, and has experienced countless challenges and hardships in the process, but she has always adhered to her beliefs and dreams, and finally reaped her own happiness and success.