On the court in Tokyo, when Chen Meng won the women's singles gold medal from Sun Yingsha, at that moment, not only Chen Meng burst into tears, but even her head coach Ma Lin was so excited that tears flashed. That kind of scene is really the feeling of "when the title of the gold list" is called. Now, with the passage of time, we are standing at a new starting point – the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. This time, Sun Yingsha is seen as the favorite to win the championship. After all, she has won back-to-back singles titles at the World Table Tennis Championships in Durban, the Asian Games in Hangzhou and the World Cup in Macau in the past year. Standing in the No. 1 position in the world, Sun Yingsha's state can be described as in full swing. So the question is, if Sun Yingsha can also win gold in Paris in one fell swoop, will Ma Lin stage a hug again?
Sun Yingsha's outstanding performance is not just the occasional flash. In the Paris Olympic cycle, her foreign record is only two losses, and her 9-2 record against Chen Meng is enough to show her strength. From Tokyo to Paris, Sun Yingsha's growth and progress are obvious to all. Her technical and tactical levels have been significantly improved, and this improvement has undoubtedly given her the capital to surpass Chen Meng and stand on a higher starting line.
Recalling the Tokyo Olympics, Ma Lin, as Chen Meng's head coach at that time, witnessed Chen Meng go all the way and finally stood on the highest podium of the Olympic Games. The hug at that moment is the best reward for the hard work in the past. But now, Marlene's identity has changed. He is no longer the head coach of a single player, but the head coach of the entire Chinese women's table tennis. This means that his responsibility is greater, and his care and guidance must cover every member of the team. In this case, Marlene's hug will no longer be an expression of specific emotions, but more of a recognition and celebration of the success of the whole team.
When Sun Yingsha showed her best form in Paris, when she passed all the way and finally stood on the podium, at that moment, she not only won honor for herself, but also won glory for the country and the team. How could such a victory be without Marlene? Just as he did to Chen Meng at the Tokyo Olympics, he will also give Sun Yingsha a warm hug. After all, this is not only an affirmation of Sun Yingsha's personal performance, but also a recognition of the efforts of the entire team.
In fact, since Ma Lin became the head coach of women's table tennis, he has hugged many female table tennis players such as Wang Yidi and Wang Manyu. Each of these hugs is an affirmation of the athletes' hard work and performance in the competition. Every championship, no matter who wins it, is a victory for the whole team and the result of Ma Lin's guidance.
Therefore, if you ask Sun Yingsha if she can get Ma Lin's hug at the Paris Olympics, the answer is obviously yes. This is not only because Sun Yingsha may win the championship again, but also because under the leadership of Ma Lin, the Chinese women's table tennis has formed a united and supportive collective. Every victory, every success, is the result of team effort, and it deserves to be celebrated by every coach and teammate.