In the men's team final of the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan on February 25, the Chinese team led by Ma Long defeated the French team of the Lebrun brothers with an overwhelming victory of 3:0, and strongly defended the men's team championship, achieving an astonishing feat of 11 consecutive championships.
Since the 2001 Olympic Games, the Chinese table tennis team has continued its outstanding journey and written an unparalleled legend of the competition.
Looking back on this wonderful matchup, the first game of Fan Zhendong and Lebrun was indistinguishable. However, in the third game, although Ma Long had a slightly unexpected start, he successfully achieved an astonishing nine consecutive victories in the men's singles team World Table Tennis Championships with his perseverance, and also wrote a brilliant 11th championship chapter for the Chinese men's team.
Malone won 11 consecutive championships. In his words of thanking the team members, he ignited the spark of victory with warm praise, and finally ended with the sentence "This is the impeccable finish", which seems to quietly reveal that the World Table Tennis Championships may be his new chapter.
Notably, this is not the first time he has hinted at such a shift.
While the aftermath of the Hangzhou Asian Games has not yet dissipated, we have heard the sound of the "final chapter" - this is an affectionate farewell to the "last World Championships".
This athlete, who is respected as a superhero by the majority of fans, has such a sudden emotion, which undoubtedly moved everyone.
Shocking news in the middle of the night, Ma Long's retirement statement instantly overshadowed the glory of the national table tennis men's team's eleven consecutive victories. Chinese audiences poured into social **, and he said goodbye to the interview affectionately.
This silent response revealed the fans' disbelief and deep regret for this abrupt decision.
On the court in Busan, Ma Long confessed his thoughts of retirement to his beloved wife Xia Lu, and he drew a successful end to his table tennis career with a wonderful victory.
Although his heart was full of reluctance, he knew that it was time to say goodbye to this love affectionately.
In the spring and autumn of 15 years, he spent time with his beloved wife, from acquaintance to entering the sacred hall of marriage, witnessing the rise and growth of his sports career.
When they first met, his athletic talent was on the rise, but when it came to the challenges ahead, his quest was simple and firm – to surpass himself and win in every competition.
As a proud symbol of national table tennis, he carries the glory of the country and the team on his shoulders. Driven by such a mission, he can only squander his passion in the arena and pursue excellence.
Every glorious moment is exchanged for unrepentant dedication and hard work on weekdays.
It was this dedication that led him to devote all his energy to training and competitions, but inevitably reduced the company of his family, especially his wife, which made him feel deeply sorry.
Although his outstanding athletic performance has brought a significant improvement in the lives of his family, the feeling of apology in his heart lingers.
Although the family is financially worry-free, it inadvertently reduces the in-depth dialogue with his beloved wife. He felt guilty about this and understood how important his absence was in his child's upbringing.
As a father, he knows that companionship is an indispensable lesson for his children's growth.
In the process of children's growth, the role of the father is like a bright beacon, leading them to break the waves in the unknown ocean. Just like a boat sailing alone in the night, although lonely, there is a father's light to light the way.
Attentive companionship is the source of the unique strength that the father gives to his children, so that the night is no longer long, and the light is always with him.
He often thinks that retirement is not a regret, but the beginning of a new chapter in his life. His career has been full of glory, numerous victories and national glories.
His performance has been deeply imprinted in the hearts of many loyal fans, and now the curtain is undoubtedly a successful and respectable chapter.
Occasionally, he would question the idea, asking himself if he really left, would he have no regrets? After all, from the moment he devoted himself to sports and put on the national table tennis shirt, it has been 30 years.
In the past 30 years, his hard work and sweat have nourished countless glories, and also witnessed countless laughter and glory.
Every moment of tenacity and hard work on the green field, sharing weal and woe with his teammates in training has become an inseparable memory in his heart. For him, the competition in the arena and the daily grind are in the blood of life and indispensable.
If this moment is frozen in eternity, he will feel as if his soul has been withdrawn, and he has lost the solid support of the past.
Driven by tenacity, he constantly overcomes his inner struggles and strives to accept the reality of separation. On the court in Durban, it was clear to him that the singles field was drifting away from him.
At the moment of farewell, he rubbed the table affectionately, let his hands indulge in the unique charm, determined to engrave this memory in his heart and never forget.
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, he announced that this was the last competitive stage of his career; And at the recent World Table Tennis Championships in Busan, his words and deeds seemed to reiterate that this may be the last glory of the World Championships.
Perhaps deep down, he had silently made an oath and had a premonition that he was about to start a long farewell to the table tennis arena.
As a result, despite his brilliant results in the races, there was not the slightest revelry of celebration. Instead, he gently patted the table, as if to say goodbye to his athletic partner, the table.
And when that special day was approaching, a trace of fear quietly grew in his heart.
Full of relief, he witnessed the rise of Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin, and felt that although he was enthusiastic, he was powerless. He did not set a predetermined finish line for the future, but confirmed that he would stick to it until the last minute of the Paris Olympics.
In the days after the race, he plans to give himself a special vacation to indulge in the quality time he spends with his loved ones and relax.
When the moment of farewell to the stage finally came, he chose to quietly retire and avoid any kind of public farewell party. For him, parting was always full of emotion, and he longed to say goodbye in a quiet way.
However, retirement is not the end, and he plans to spend the rest of his life by his family wholeheartedly and enjoy this precious time.
He announced that he would spend this holiday at home, dedicating himself wholeheartedly to the company of his family. He is determined to use this precious time to make up for the lack of companionship with his wife and children, and to create those short but happy parent-child moments with them, and share family happiness.
Ma Long recalled affectionately that the long 8-year love marathon finally ushered in the end of marriage. However, although his wedding was not extravagant, there was no gorgeous wedding dress to witness, which became a silent regret in his heart.
After marriage, he was deeply grateful to his wife for her silent dedication and taking care of every bit of life, and this silent love was even more precious.
He devoted his passion to sports and felt that his contribution to the family was so small in comparison. He sincerely sighed that his dedication to his family was really a drop in the ocean.
However, he is grateful to his wife for her selfless acceptance, consistent companionship, and unwavering support throughout her marital journey.
Malone's career has been full of glory, but his inner decision is just as deep: retirement, for him, is an affectionate farewell. He takes pride in every effort he has made in his career, but he is full of apologies for his family, especially for his wife and children.
Before the threshold of retirement, he expressed this deep emotion to his wife with the most sincere words, and every word hit the hearts of the people and was moving.
Born in 1988, table tennis superstar Ma Long is undoubtedly an out-and-out legend of our time. His impressive record includes three consecutive men's singles titles at the World Championships and two consecutive titles in Rio and Tokyo.
For the fans who witnessed his rise, it is difficult to imagine the completeness of the World Table Tennis Championship without the presence of Ma Long. He is the mark of the times, the brilliance everywhere.
Ma Long, who was born in Liaoning, is a typical Northeast tough guy and has been associated with table tennis since childhood. When he was only five years old, he was led into the world of table tennis by his father, and at that time he still needed the care of his parents, but he had the grand dream of becoming the overlord of table tennis.
At the age of 11, he stepped into the door of Liaoning Sports School and devoted himself to the daily grinding of table tennis. With unremitting efforts and hard work, his skills are becoming more and more sophisticated, and the road of pursuing his dreams is moving forward steadily.
Through frequent training and various competitions, his strength and skills have been continuously improved, and he has been able to achieve his goal step by step.
The international influence of Chinese table tennis is well known to the world, and it is more difficult to stand out and win glory than the world's most advanced Chinese team.
However, Malone has persevered, and his tenacity and remarkable achievements have been forged in such challenges.
At the age of 18, he won his first World Title, which is undoubtedly a testament to his quality and potential.
Since then,"Young and promising"with"Talented"Such accolades poured in, and his name was always accompanied by applause and praise. However, even surrounded by flowers and applause, he always remained humble and not arrogant.
The crown of honour often comes with a heavy task, and since winning his first World Championship crown, he has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He was more resilient in training and repeatedly excelled on the field, but unfortunately failed to lift the trophy once again, which symbolizes the highest honour.
As a result, he is surrounded by a layer of intertwined voices of understanding and questioning.
Behind the aura of glory, there is a tenacity that no one knows about Ma Long. His knees were tormented, but he never stopped him from pursuing victory. At the 2017 World Table Tennis Championships, he endured the pain of closed needles with perseverance, and won the championship trumply, and his persistence was moving.
Faced with a peak injury in August 2019, his knee problems became increasingly severe, forcing him to make a decisive flight to the United States to seek surgery**. With only one year to go until the Tokyo Olympics, every moment counts.
For him, this decision was undoubtedly a huge risk and required immense determination and courage.
In order to start a new life and dream of a race, he resolutely shaved his hair before surgery, symbolizing the break from the old and the new. During his two months in the American hospital, he persevered and devoted himself to *** just to regain his health as soon as possible and set foot on the arena as soon as possible.
In the pinnacle showdown at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games, he successfully defeated Fan Zhendong with a thrilling 4-2 victory, which added his 25th shining championship trophy to his glorious chapter.
He made history as the first undefeated myth to win two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's singles. His name was thus engraved in the history of table tennis, becoming the first legend to achieve the feat of a grand slam in men's singles and doubles.
Ma Long, the table tennis legend on the field, reveals the brilliance of his endless struggle with every inspiring counterattack. This brilliance stems from his unwavering perseverance and determination to win.
The flying white elf, the table tennis ball on the table, is the enthusiasm surging in his heart, a fiery oath of national honor.