The national table tennis team is in full swing to prepare for the upcoming Taiyuan Challenge and Chongqing tournaments as part of their intensive preparations for the Paris Olympics.
The Chinese Table Tennis Association recently announced the selection list for the national table tennis men's singles, and Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin were honored to be selected, but at the same time, Ma Long could only participate in the men's team competition, which made many fans regret it.
Ma Long, a legend in the table tennis world, missed the Olympic men's singles, which is undoubtedly a pity.
He had a chance to challenge for three career Grand Slams, but now that opportunity is behind his fingertips.
The mood of the fans can be imagined, in their minds, what kind of existence Ma Long is, and every game he plays is a mixture of expectations and surprises.
Before reviewing Ma Long, on November 24, 2016, Ma Long brought his teammates from the national table tennis team to Henan Daily Newspaper Group to carry out a warm love donation public welfare activity.
On this cold autumn day, the arrival of Malone adds a warm touch of color to the place.
On this day, Henan Daily Newspaper Group was very lively and crowded, and everyone was waiting for the arrival of the national table tennis team with anticipation.
As soon as Ma Long and other team members arrived, they immediately attracted everyone's attention, especially those table tennis enthusiasts, their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to rush up to ask for an autograph.
At the scene, Ma Long and his teammates not only donated sports equipment to the designated poverty alleviation village of Henan Daily Newspaper Group, but also generously donated a sum of cash.
The move was not only widely reported by local media, but also sparked praise online.
Netizens expressed their appreciation and gratitude for this kind act.
Someone posted on social platforms: Ma Long is really amazing, not only does he perform well on the table tennis court, but he is also a respectable athlete in public welfare.
Someone else left a message: Such a public welfare activity is too meaningful, and I hope more celebrities can follow suit.
At the donation ceremony, Ma Long also personally interacted with local table tennis enthusiasts, gave them technical guidance, and played a friendly match with them.
These table tennis enthusiasts are ecstatic, and they are even more excited to be able to get close to their idols.
Although the day's activities are over, word of mouth is still spreading about the kindness of Ma Long and the national table tennis team.
A table tennis enthusiast wrote in the WeChat group: I am so lucky to be able to meet Ma Long and receive his guidance today, I feel so happy!
Another netizen also left a message: I hope that there will be more such public welfare activities to benefit more people.
It can be said that the public welfare activities of Ma Long and the national table tennis team not only brought tangible help to Henan Daily Newspaper Group, but also brought unforgettable memories and endless motivation to local table tennis enthusiasts.
Their acts of kindness not only make people feel the personality charm of athletes, but also highlight the importance and influence of sports public welfare.
However, what is surprising is that just when the national table tennis players regarded the men's singles quota as a treasure, an athlete made an unexpected move and gave up his table tennis men's singles qualification.
The news couldn't help but surprise fans, who speculated about why the player made such a decision.
I heard that the brother's name is Alfred de la Pena and he is from New Zealand.
The brother originally embarked on a journey, gearing up to compete in the Olympic men's singles, but unexpectedly, he was ruthlessly rejected by the Olympic Committee of his region.
Imagine that he must have been stunned when he learned the news.
After all, Olympic qualification is a precious piece of gold for athletes.
And this brother, seeing the door of the Olympics slammed shut, can he not be depressed?
At first glance, this is a tragic word.
But when it comes to other players, hey, it's pie in the sky! After all, when a brother withdraws, it opens the door to other players.
Think about it, how excited it is that those players who used to be only able to sigh are now suddenly given the opportunity to participate in the Olympics!
As soon as this news came out, netizens immediately began to discuss it.
Some people say, "What is this?" If this brother were me, he would be mad! Some people followed suit: yes, this kind of thing is like buying a lottery ticket.
You think you've hit the jackpot and the results ...... Someone else jumped out and said: I guess how uncomfortable he is, after all, it's the Olympics!
Of course, there are also people who express understanding and comfort to this brother.
Some netizens spoke: Alas, this is very bad, but don't be too sad, at least you have had this opportunity.
Someone else comforted: It's okay, brother, the world is unpredictable, maybe this is a turning point, and there will be better opportunities waiting for you in the future.
However, then again, for the domestic players, this is really exciting news! After all, with one less strong opponent, the pressure of the game is reduced a lot.
Just when netizens are talking, domestic players should also be secretly happy! After all, it's a rare opportunity that everyone wants to seize.
What does this mean for the national table tennis team? This means that they have one less important opponent, and the competitive pressure on Ma Long and Fan Zhendong may be lessened.
This also gave the national table tennis players more confidence and motivation to meet the next challenges.
The New Zealand player's waiver of qualification may be an accident within an accident, but for the national table tennis, it is an unexpected surprise.
Netizens are also discussing this matter.
Someone said: Haha, this time the national table tennis has a little more advantage, but don't underestimate other opponents, the competition is still fierce.
Another netizen followed up and said: Yes, after all, the Olympics are still full of variables, not that one less opponent can easily win the championship.
However, there are also some fans who are more optimistic about the matter.
Someone joked: Who is the opponent of national table tennis this time? Your own people? There was a burst of laughter.
Some people also joked: The New Zealand brothers must also want to give the national table tennis some face, after all, in this way, our Chinese team will have more hope of winning the championship.
Of course, there are also some fans who have expressed some concern about this unexpected incident.
Some people are worried: The Olympics are still unknown, and if the national table tennis loses its chain because of this change, it will not be good.
There are also appeals: national table tennis should stay focused and not relax its vigilance because of changes in opponents.
To sum up, for the national table tennis, this unexpected surprise may bring them some advantages, but at the same time, they must be vigilant and not take it lightly.
The competition is still fierce, and only by staying focused and stable can we achieve good results in the Olympic arena.
Under such circumstances, we have to congratulate Ma Long and Fan Zhendong.
Although Ma Long missed the Olympic men's singles, he still has a chance to win the gold medal in the men's team competition, which will be another brilliant achievement in his career.
For Fan Zhendong, this unexpected event may add a piece of luck to his path to singles gold in Paris.
However, we also want to emphasize that no matter how the opponent changes, the main players of national table tennis must maintain a stable state, and only in this way can they stand on the highest podium in the Olympic Games.
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