The hustle and bustle after winning the championship gradually subsided, and Malone's smiling face appeared on a new stage, not on the court, but in a completely new position. Yes, 36-year-old Malone has accepted an unexpected role - to become a city recommendation officer. Well, that's right, it's Ma Long, who just reversed and won the championship at the Macau Table Tennis World Cup. People are used to seeing him at the table, but now they want to witness his demeanor in his new role.
Looking back, Malone's performance on the field has always been amazing. Especially in that match against Wang Chuqin, he adopted a new strategy to catch the opponent off guard and swept into the final with a score of 4:0. Immediately afterwards, in the duel with Lin Gaoyuan, although he was once 0:3 behind, Ma Long still did not give up, showed extraordinary perseverance and strategy, and finally completed a shocking reversal 4:3.
This victory was not only a victory of technique and strategy, but also a victory of spirit and will. And now, Malone has taken that spirit into a whole new realm. The city recommendation officer, which sounds a bit literary, is actually an important position. His role is to promote table tennis and ITTF activities, strengthen cooperation between host cities and ITTF, and increase the global impact of table tennis. It's a position that requires a lot of social skills and influence, and it's clear that Ma Long, who has won so many accolades, is the best candidate.
Ma Long's new position not only gave him a new development in his career, but also opened his eyes to a new possibility in the table tennis world. Table tennis is no longer just a confrontation on the field, table tennis can become a bridge for communication and cooperation between cities, and a medium for cultural dissemination.
And for Liu Guoliang, his expectations for Ma Long have never stopped. As the soul of the Chinese table tennis team, Liu Guoliang has a deep understanding of Ma Long's talent and potential. He has been looking for more development space for Ma Long, and hopes that Ma Long can continue to contribute to the table tennis world after retiring. Ma Long's appointment, for Liu Guoliang, is not only a moment of expectation to be realized, but also a success of strategic layout.
Ma Long's "transfer" is not only a continuation of personal honor, but also a transformation and sublimation of his spirit on the court. The fighting spirit and determination that he has shown countless times on the pitch will now be used to promote the sport and influence more people.
As we all know, the retirement of a great athlete is often not the end of the story, but the beginning of another. The same is true of Malone's story. From batsman to city referral officer, Malone is starting his second career. And we, as viewers, are undoubtedly very much looking forward to seeing a new Malone and bring more surprises to the world.
Finally, a fascinating question for you: What innovations and influences do you think Ma Long can bring to the table tennis industry in his new position?