At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Zhang Jike's outstanding performance and famous scenes made people reacquaint themselves with this player who was mistaken for a "fat man who can't play".
Despite his regrettable loss to Ma Long in the final, his performance proved that Liu Guoliang did not choose the wrong person. Zhang Jike and Ma Long appreciate each other, they are both competitors and close brothers.
The reason why Zhang Jike has not chosen to retire so far is because he hopes to go on with his good brothers. However, as he grew older and the impact of injuries, he gradually chose to fade out of table tennis.
Nevertheless, we must not forget the honor that Zhang Jike brought to the country. In order to participate in the competition and win glory for the country, he took 13 injections in his career, and insisted on playing even if he endured the pain.
Zhang Jike's perseverance and dedication are admirable. He is not only an excellent table tennis player, but also a hero who wins glory for the country.
His career was full of glory and ups and downs, but he always stood up to his beliefs and won honor for the country and its people. Even though he has gradually faded out of the table tennis arena now, his spirit and achievements will always be engraved in people's hearts.