Ma Long failed to make the singles at the Paris Olympics and missed the three-lap Grand Slam
The table tennis singles list for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been newly released, and the world king Ma Long was unexpectedly defeated, which is undoubtedly a bombshell and set off a monstrous wave in the hearts of fans. As the flag bearer of the Chinese table tennis team, Ma Long has won the Olympic men's singles championship twice, coupled with the proud record of three World Cup champions and three consecutive World Table Tennis Championships, he can become the first athlete in the history of table tennis to achieve the "three-lap Grand Slam" just one step away.
This decision ruthlessly shattered Ma Long's dreams and made countless fans heartbroken. For a man in the prime of his career, Paris could well be his last chance to challenge for an Olympic gold medal. If you lose the east, you will never start again in the closing year. This will undoubtedly become the biggest regret in Ma Long's life, and it will also make him pass by the "three-lap Grand Slam" of table tennis forever.
Fans questioned the injustice of the national team's treatment of the accusations
This decision naturally sparked widespread doubts and dissatisfaction among fans. Many people pointed out that the national team had "differential treatment" in dealing with Ma Long, and it was unfair to Ma Long in many aspects such as rules and coaching arrangements.
Some fans pointed out that Ma Long "has the least chance to participate", "the rules have been changed again and again for Ma Long", "the head coach is not given a physical trainer", etc., all kinds of signs show that there is a significant gap between the national team's treatment of Ma Long and other players.
Ma Long's status in the national team also seems to have been shocked and questioned. As the pillar of Chinese table tennis, Ma Long has won numerous honors for the national team in the past ten years, and his dedication and contribution are obvious to all. This decision will undoubtedly raise questions about the national team's handling of the situation, and it is believed that there may be some kind of unfair factor at work within the team.
It is expected to participate in team events and make new contributions to the national team
Despite missing out on the singles event, Ma Long is expected to qualify for the men's team event at the Paris Olympics, which is also his last-ditch hope. Judging from the current situation, there is a high possibility that Ma Long will participate in the team event, when he will partner with the world's Wang Chuqin in the men's doubles.
For Ma Long, this is not only an opportunity to prove himself again, but also an excellent stage for the national team to make new contributions. Malone already has five Olympic gold medals to his name, and if he can add another new one to his trip to Paris, he will be aiming to hit a sixth gold medal and further break the record.
As a veteran and leader of the Chinese table tennis team, Ma Long will play a key role in the team competition. He not only has to use his own strength to contribute points to the team, but also has to use his rich experience and cool mind to command the whole team, and if he is determined, he can maximize the overall strength of the team.
Ma Long's failure to qualify for the singles event at the Paris Olympics was undoubtedly a big blow, which not only shattered his dream of achieving a "three-lap Grand Slam", but also raised questions among fans about the national team's handling methods. Ma Long is expected to participate in the team event and make new contributions to the national team, which will also be the last fight of his career.