Ma Long's retirement has once again become a hot topic in the table tennis world! The 35-year-old "evergreen in the table tennis world" was once again ridiculed by Liu Guoliang and Li Ning, two seniors, about age at the National Table Tennis Olympics departure ceremony.
This can't help but make people think, is it time for our "Dragon Team" to consider retirement?
Speaking of Ma Long, it is really the "Dinghai God Needle" of national table tennis! Since 2012, this "big demon king of table tennis" has participated in the Olympic Games for four consecutive years, and it is simply the "century-old store" of national table tennis.
When Liu Guoliang reviewed Ma Long's Olympic journey at the departure ceremony, his tone was full of pride and gratification, as if to say: "Look at our Ma Long, from a young man to an uncle, all the way to the present, it's really amazing!" ＂
Li Ning even directly ridiculed Ma Long and said that he had changed from a "young man" to a "big man".
It sounds like a joke, but when you think about it, that's not what it's all about! Ma Long has changed from the young man back then to the big man in the table tennis world today, isn't this change from "small" to "big"?
However, our Malone is not the kind of person who panics when he hears about age.
At previous World Championships, he has repeatedly stated that the Paris Olympics may be the last Olympics of his career.
However, don't think that Malone is really going to retire when he says he will retire.
This "old naughty boy in the table tennis world" said that after the Olympics, he still plans to compete in some world championships or national leagues! Isn't this just telling us: don't worry, I can still fight!
At the end of the day, for Ma Long, table tennis is everything to him.
This "old urchin in the table tennis world" enjoys the feeling of fighting the court! As long as he is still impressed, he will keep going.
Doesn't this tell us that love can overcome everything? Even age, a "roadblock", is just a "paper tiger" in Ma Long's eyes.
In fact, isn't this attitude of Malone exactly what each of us should learn? Age is not an issue, the important thing is to maintain a love and passion for life.
Marlon tells us with his actions: as long as you still love, you will never get old!
However, having said that, the issue of Malone's retirement is indeed a topic worth pondering.
After all, in table tennis, retirement in their 20s is already the norm.
Even when Liu Guoliang dominated the table tennis world, he was only in his 20s when he stayed in the national team.
In contrast, Ma Long, a 35-year-old "veteran", is simply a "living fossil in the table tennis world"!
However, we have to admit that Ma Long's existence is of great significance to national table tennis.
Take the recent years as an example, if Ma Long retires after the Tokyo Olympics, the national table tennis men's team will face an embarrassing situation.
At that time, except for Fan Zhendong, the other players had more or less problems.
Ma Long's persistence not only helped the national table tennis to overcome the difficulties, but also accompanied the growth of young players such as Wang Chuqin.
Isn't this spirit of selfless dedication exactly what we often call "the old bringing the new"?
Of course, this persistence also comes at a price.
We have to admit that Malone's form has indeed declined.
In recent matches, he has occasionally been beaten by a number of outside players.
For example, in the semifinals of the World Table Tennis Championships, Ma Long lost to South Korea's Lee Sang-so.
You must know that at the peak of Ma Long, Lee Sang-so couldn't even see Ma Long's "rear tail light"!
However, even so, Ma Long is still an indispensable member of national table tennis.
His experience, technique and mentality are all examples for young players to follow.
More importantly, the existence of Ma Long has given the national table tennis an invisible spiritual pillar.
Therefore, on the question of whether Malone should retire, I don't think we should rush to conclusions.
As Liu Guoliang said, this choice should be left to Ma Long himself.
After all, no one knows his physical and mental state better than Malone himself.
And for us fans, instead of dwelling on when Malone will retire, it is better to cherish every moment when he is still on the field.
After all, a legendary player like Malone is not something that can be met casually.
The upcoming Paris Olympics will undoubtedly be another important moment in Ma Long's career.
Although we don't know if he will be able to achieve another brilliant achievement, we do know that regardless of the outcome, Ma Long is already an indelible name in the history of table tennis.
So, let's look forward to the Paris Olympics together! Regardless of whether Malone retires after the game, we should applaud him for his dedication and contribution.
Because in our hearts, Ma Long will always be the "evergreen tree in the table tennis world" who fought hard for the national table tennis until the last moment!
In conclusion, I would like to say that it does not matter whether you retire or not, what matters is the spiritual legacy that Malone has left us.
His persistence, his hard work, and his selfless dedication are all things we should learn from.
No matter when Malone retires, his spirit will always inspire us and inspire everyone who loves table tennis.
Let's bless Malone together and support him no matter what choice he makes.
Because in our hearts, Ma Long is not only a table tennis player, but also a fighter who never gives up, and an example worthy of our respect and learning.
Malone's story teaches us that age is just a number, and that the important thing is to maintain a love and passion for life.
Whether you're an athlete or not, whether you like table tennis or not, we can learn a lot from Ma Long.
Keep loving and never give up, this may be the most precious life inspiration that Malone has given us.
In the days to come, whether Ma Long continues to compete in the arena or not, we should remember his contributions to national table tennis and Chinese sports.
His spirit will always inspire us and inspire everyone who pursues their dreams.
Let's look forward to Ma Long's performance in the Paris Olympics, and let us cheer for him and the Chinese table tennis team!
In short, whether Ma Long retires or not, he has already left a strong mark in the history of table tennis.
His story will always inspire us, and his spirit will live on forever.
This is the real "evergreen tree in the table tennis world"!
In the final analysis, Ma Long's story is not only about table tennis, but also about the revelation of life.
He used his actions to show us that nothing is impossible as long as we maintain love and perseverance.
This can't help but remind people of the old saying: "One minute on stage, ten years off the stage".
Isn't that how Ma Long's success came about?
A netizen said it well: "Ma Long is like an 'old scalper' around us, working silently and without asking for anything in return."
His spirit reminds me of my grandfather, who fought for his family all his life.
Malone's story tells us that no matter how old you are, as long as you have a dream in your heart, you will never grow old.
Watching him sweat on the field, I felt like I was working hard.
Isn't Ma Long's persistence exactly what each of us should learn? ＂
Speaking of Ma Long's persistence, we have to admire his perseverance.
Do you think, the average person is tired after playing table tennis for an hour, but what about Ma Long? What a lot of perseverance it takes to train at least six or seven hours a day! Isn't this what we often say "one minute on stage, ten years off stage"? What is the secret of Ma Long's success, isn't it just accumulated bit by bit?
Some might say that Malone is old and it's time to retire.
But, what I'm trying to say is, is age really that important? Shouldn't we place more emphasis on a person's abilities and contributions? As the saying goes: "The old man is in the bush, and his ambition is thousands of miles".
Although Ma Long is old, his skills and experience are the precious wealth of national table tennis!
Some netizens said: "I don't think Malone should be in a hurry to retire."
Look at Federer, he's almost 40 years old and still playing tennis! Ma Long is only 35 years old, and it is the peak of experience and technology.
Moreover, the presence of Malone is a good role model for the young players.
His experience and psychological qualities are good objects for young people to learn.
I think as long as Malone can stay competitive, he should continue to fight.
After all, a legendary player like Malone is not something that can be met casually.
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Well said! Malone's value is not just his results.
His existence has an invisible impact on the entire national table tennis team.
You see, are young players like Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong getting better and better under the leadership of Ma Long? Isn't this the so-called "old with new"?
However, having said that, whether to retire or not ultimately depends on Ma Long's own choice.
After all, no one knows his physical and mental state better than himself.
The most important thing we should do as fans is to support his every decision and cherish every moment he has on the field.
I was impressed by a netizen's comment: "I think that regardless of whether Ma Long retires or not, we should thank him for his contribution to Chinese table tennis."
Do you think, from 2012 to the present, Ma Long has participated in four consecutive Olympic Games, how difficult it is! He used his practical actions to interpret what is called the 'national football spirit'.
Even when his form was declining, he still insisted on winning glory for his country.
Isn't this spirit worth learning from each of us? No matter what choice Malone makes in the end, I will support him because he has earned our respect with his efforts.
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That's right! Malone's contribution goes far beyond the gold medals he won.
His spirit, his persistence, and his hard work are all priceless treasures.
Think about it, how many young people grew up watching Malone's games? What they learned from Ma Long was not only table tennis skills, but also the never-give-up spirit.
Some netizens said: "I think Ma Long is like the 'Dinghai God Needle' in the table tennis world."
You see, every time the national team encounters difficulties, Malone can always stand up and turn the tide.
Take the Tokyo Olympics as an example, if there is no Ma Long, it is really hard to say whether the national table tennis men's team can maintain the status of the 'gold medal kingdom'.
Ma Long's presence gave the entire team an invisible sense of security.
So I think that even if Ma Long's form has declined, his presence is still indispensable for national table tennis.
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What a fitting analogy! Ma Long is indeed like the "Dinghai God Needle" of national table tennis, every time he encounters difficulties, he can always stand up.
This kind of sense of responsibility and responsibility is not something that everyone can have.
Isn't this exactly what we often say, "stand up at critical moments, and stand up at critical moments"?
At the end of the day, Malone's retirement reflects a larger question: How should we view an athlete's career? Should you retreat from the rapids at your peak, or should you hold on until you can't hold on any longer? There is probably no standard answer to this question.
Some netizens put forward an interesting point: "I think the retirement time of athletes should be based on personal circumstances.
Some people may retire at the age of 30, and some people may be able to continue playing at the age of 40.
The key depends on the individual's physical condition and level of competition.
Take Malone as an example, although he is 35 years old, his skills and experience are still top-notch.
Moreover, his understanding of the game and his mental quality may be even better than that of young players.
So, I think Malone can keep playing until he feels like he really can't hold on anymore.
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That's an interesting idea! It is true that every athlete's situation is different and cannot be generalized.
As we often say: "a turnip is a pit", everyone has their own uniqueness.
Ma Long's uniqueness lies in his extraordinary persistence and love.
Speaking of love, we have to admire Ma Long's dedication to table tennis.
You think, since he was a child, Ma Long has devoted almost all of his time to table tennis.
When someone else is playing a game, he's training; Someone else is on a date when he's competing.
This kind of sacrifice and dedication is not something that ordinary people can do.
Some netizens said: "I think Ma Long is like a 'living fossil' in the table tennis world."
You see, from his participation in the first Olympic Games to the present, the table tennis world has changed several times, but Ma Long is still standing.
This kind of staying power is like a 'thousand-year-old demon'! However, it is precisely because of the presence of a 'veteran' like Ma Long that national table tennis can maintain its long-term prosperity.
Therefore, I think the value of Malone lies not only in his performance in the game, but also in his influence and driving role in the whole team.
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Haha, the metaphor of "thousand-year-old demon" is really amazing! But if you think about it, there is some truth to it.
Malone's staying power and adaptability are truly amazing.
From 2012 to the present, the rules and techniques of table tennis have changed a lot, but Ma Long has always been able to maintain the world's top level, which is a remarkable achievement in itself.
Overall, whether Malone ultimately chooses to retire or not, we should respect his decision.
Because in our hearts, Malone is already an eternal legend.
His story teaches us that nothing is impossible as long as we remain passionate and persistent.
This spirit is the real "evergreen tree in the table tennis world"!
Let's look forward to Ma Long's performance at the Paris Olympics! Whatever the outcome, we should applaud him for his dedication and contribution.
Because Ma Long has used his practical actions to interpret what is called "national spirit" and what is called "never give up".
This spirit will always inspire us and inspire everyone who pursues their dreams!