On the recent hot search list, Ma Long's name is once again high, but this time the reason is not that he has won any awards again, but that he has publicly disclosed his physical predicament. Yes, the snooker superstar is now facing a huge problem – physical pain.
After his bout against young challenger Lebrun, Malone used his skill and experience to win the match, but his face was no longer the ease of the past, replaced by traces of exhaustion and pain. In a subsequent interview, he confided in his heart in a rare way, saying that his "body hurts either here or there, and there is always a place where it hurts." Hearing these words makes one feel a chord – this ironman athlete seems to be facing one of the biggest challenges in his career.
What is puzzling is why Malone suddenly opened up about his physical problems, and the reason behind this may be even more distressing. It is reported that since the Tokyo Olympics, Liu Guoliang and the national table tennis may think that the 33-year-old Ma Long is nearing the end of his sports career, so his training and health care seem to have decreased. It's unbelievable to imagine a two-time Grand Slam champion not getting the physical training and medical care they deserve when they need it most.
In fact, Malone has long been seen as synonymous with being strong and not complaining. His image of being omnipotent on the field and low-key and silent off the field is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Now, he has to open up about his pain, not only as a helplessness for his body, but also as a silent protest against the status quo.
This showdown not only made Ma Long's fans feel distressed, but also moved the entire table tennis community. Liu Guoliang, as the head of national table tennis, was obviously negligent in handling this time. This is not only an injustice to Marlon, but also a harm to sportsmanship. After all, sport is not only about competition and victory, but also about respect and care.
Faced with such a situation, we can't help but ask, how will Liu Guoliang respond to this crisis? How will the national table tennis team ensure that other veterans will not encounter a similar situation? What will be the future of Ma Long? These questions require clear answers from Liu Guoliang and the national table tennis team.
Ma Long's "showdown" is not only a disclosure of his personal situation, but also a big test of the existing sports management and athlete care system. Hopefully, this incident will be a turning point for all parties involved to realize that even the best athletes need to be supported and respected from the system.
Dear readers, what do you think of Ma Long's voice and his current situation? How do you think Liu Guoliang and the national table tennis should improve the management and care of veterans? Feel free to leave your thoughts and discussions in the comment area, and let us pay attention to the future direction of this great athlete.