In the long history of Chinese table tennis, there is a men's double Grand Slam winner, and a legendary name is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people - Ma Long. He was once the banner and led the style of the national table tennis men's team.
The years are ruthless, time flies, can Ma Long's figure continue to shine on the field, and can his persistence and inheritance become the guiding light of the younger generation?
As he performs in recent tournaments, we can't help but wonder: will the table tennis superstar write a new chapter of his legend, or is the farewell bell about to ring? Let's dive into the unknown wonders of Ma Long's story.
On the stage of table tennis, Ma Long is a legend. Not only is he the first men's double-lap Grand Slam winner in history, but he's also a banner in the team. Although the years have not been forgiven, Ma Long's age, physical functions and state have experienced many twists and turns.
He has always led by example and played an exemplary role. This is the fighting spirit of a veteran and the spirit of a leader.
In the first team of national table tennis, veterans around the age of 30 often quietly fade out and lose their competitiveness. Ding Ning, Liu Shiwen, Xu Xin and a number of other players have bid farewell to the national team, but what is remarkable is that Ma Long still remains on the front line.
It shows his self-discipline and deep love for table tennis. In the past year, Ma Long's losses have increased, and he has frequently lost against young players, causing concern among fans.
In this era of change, although Ma Long's perseverance is admirable, the national table tennis men's team also needs to accelerate the training of young players to meet new challenges. You can't simply hope for the veteran's persistence, because the day of parting may be quietly approaching.
Fans expect Malone to become an excellent coach after retiring and contribute valuable experience to the growth of young players.
Ma Long's influence is not limited to the table tennis world, he has had a profound impact on Chinese table tennis and the entire sports world. Fans hope that even if he retires, he can still contribute to the cause of table tennis.
Every national table tennis fan is looking forward to Ma Long not only being a player, but also a devotee of table tennis.
In the Olympic year, Ma Long became a well-known brand image spokesperson, which is a recognition and affirmation of his career. This will also motivate him to go all out and strive for better results in the new year.
With more sponsors and fan support, Malone also has a greater incentive to chase more accolades.
Fans are looking forward to seeing Ma Long bring greater surprises to the national table tennis team in the Olympic year, and witness the national table tennis men's team continue to write new glories at the Paris Olympics.
Malone may be saying goodbye to his playing career, but what he has left behind is a spiritual legacy and a guide for the younger generation. His story tells us that perseverance and inheritance are to let more new forces shine on the stage in the future.
Behind Ma Long is a group of young players who are eager to continue to struggle, and the future of Chinese table tennis. They need more support, nurturing and guidance. Malone's story teaches us that while sticking to tradition, we must also open our hearts to new life.
Every reader may have their own "Malone moment", sticking to the stage of life and welcoming new possibilities at the same time. Because in the process of perseverance and inheritance, we can continue to write our own legends.
Let's pay tribute to Ma Long and think about how to find a balance between perseverance and rebirth in life, and create more brilliance for the future.
Let's take a look at the World Champion:
Ma Long, this name has been shining in the hall of Chinese table tennis for many years. On October 20, 1988, he was born in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, starting his immortal legend in the field of table tennis. As a member of the Chinese men's table tennis team, he is not only an outstanding athlete, but also an alumnus and team captain of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Since the age of 5, Ma Long has shown his talent for table tennis in Anshan, Liaoning. In 2001, he was discovered by coach Guan Huaan, and he embarked on a journey to Beijing for further study.
In 2002, Ma Long's table tennis life opened a new chapter. Participating in the excellent seedling training in Rizhao, Shandong, he stood out among many players, won more than 20 good results, and was successfully selected into the national second team. This marked the beginning of his career and laid the foundation stone for his brilliance.
In 2003, Ma Long participated in the relegation competition for the first time, and won the second place with his outstanding performance, and successfully advanced to the second group of the national first team. This achievement gives a glimpse of his potential and strength, and paints a bright picture for his future development.
2004 became a milestone in Ma Long's career. In the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships and the World Youth Championships, he won many championships in the men's team, men's singles, mixed doubles and so on, showing his extraordinary strength in his youth.
In the same year, he made it all the way to the men's singles competition at the National Championships, and although he was ultimately defeated by Wang Liqin, he still won the runner-up, which added a lot to his reputation.
As time went on, Ma Long's strength became more and more significant. In 2006, he participated in the team event of the World Championships in Bremen with the Chinese table tennis team and won his first world championship. In the same year, he won the men's team championship in the Doha Asian Games, contributing to the Chinese table tennis world.
In 2007, Ma Long defeated Ma Lin at the Kuwait Table Tennis Open to win his first Open Championship. This marked his emergence on the international stage. In the same year, he teamed up with his partner Wang Hao in the men's doubles final of the Swedish Open, where he defeated the tournament's top seed in seven games to win the men's doubles title.
2008 became a brilliant year in Ma Long's career. In the Asian Cup table tennis, he fought hard for six games, and finally defeated teammate Chen Xi 4-2 and won the men's singles championship.
In December of the same year, he defeated Wang Hao, Ma Lin and Wang Liqin and won the first ITTF Pro Tour Finals singles championship. During this time, he set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive wins in a ITTF World Tour Finals.
In 2009, Malone continued to write brilliantly. In the men's team competition of the Table Tennis World Cup, he won singles and helped the Chinese team successfully defend their title.
In November of the same year, he won the men's singles, men's doubles, men's team and mixed doubles championships at the Asian Table Tennis Championships, becoming China's first quadruple Asian Championships champion since Shesek's 1984 season. This feat demonstrates his unparalleled dominance in the Asian table tennis scene.
Ma Long, the legend of the table tennis world, used his strength and hard work to portray a gorgeous sports picture. His sports career is full of hard work and struggle, and he has achieved a generation of legends in Chinese table tennis.
In October 2020, he won the doubles gold medal again at the National Table Tennis Championships, showing his continued competitive form on the court.
And on July 30, 2021, he achieved the highest honor in men's singles at the Tokyo Olympics and became an Olympic champion. On August 6, he also led the national table tennis men's team to win the team championship, adding another medal to the glory of the country.