The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will welcome a special pair of flag bearers: table tennis star Ma Long and synchronized swimming talent Feng Yu. This announcement not only sparked widespread attention in China's sports circles, but also became a breakthrough in history – this time, for the first time, table tennis and synchronized swimming athletes jointly served as flagbearers for the opening ceremony, marking the diversification and innovative spirit of Chinese sports.
Ma Long, 35, from Anshan, Liaoning Province, has a monument to his status in the Chinese table tennis world. As the captain of the Chinese men's table tennis team, Ma Long's achievements are simply jaw-dropping. He not only won the singles championship at the highest level such as the Olympic Games, World Championships, and World Cup, but also won many championships in the Asian Games and Asian Championships. Every time he appears, it is a continuation of his love for table tennis and his contribution to Chinese sports. Stepping into the arena of the Paris Olympics will be his fourth Olympic journey. Thinking about this journey, he has written a glorious history for Chinese table tennis with practical actions.
This time Malone was chosen as the standard-bearer, and many people had already foreseen it. Netizens have discussed on social platforms, "Ma Long has always been a legend of table tennis, and it is really suitable to choose him as the flag bearer!" Someone else joked, "Ma Long is like the 'eternal star' of table tennis, and the choice of the flag bearer this time is really worthy of the name." ”
In contrast, Feng Yu's election was somewhat unexpected. The 24-year-old synchronized swimmer is originally from Beijing and has been representing the national team since 2016. Feng Yu finished second in the synchronized swimming collective free selection at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, went on to win gold at the 2022 and 2023 World Aquatics Championships, and led the Chinese team to win gold in the synchronized swimming team at the Hangzhou Asian Games. These results have proven her quality.
Regarding the news of being selected as the standard-bearer, Feng Yu himself was also surprised. "I really didn't expect to be selected, I was so surprised!" She said this in an interview. Netizens also reacted very positively to Feng Yu, with one netizen commenting: "Feng Yu is really a surprise! Her achievements cannot be overlooked, and being the flag bearer this time is definitely a recognition of her efforts. Another netizen said: "Feng Yu's performance has always been excellent, and she is very proud to be the flag bearer this time." "The young synchronized swimmer's outstanding performance and the news of his election as the flag bearer have made the atmosphere in the Chinese sports circle even more enthusiastic.
When it comes to other athletes at the Paris Olympics, Zheng Qinwen's performance is equally eye-catching. She is ranked No. 7 in the Women's Singles and is only the second Chinese tennis player after Li Na to become an Olympic seed. Despite her excellent tennis performance, she was not able to become the flag bearer this time. The mixed doubles pair of Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng Qinwen also made it to the mixed doubles squad for the Paris Olympics, but sadly, their dream of being a flag bearer was shattered. Netizens were a little embarrassed about this, "Zheng Qinwen performed so well, why didn't he choose her as the standard-bearer?" It's a bit of a pity. Another netizen said: "Zhang Zhizhen and Zheng Qinwen are also very strong in mixed doubles, it's a pity that they couldn't be the flag bearer." ”
In the United States, Gauff's election was impressive. As the world's second-ranked tennis player and U.S. Open champion, she was chosen as the flag bearer for the United States delegation. The men's flag bearer is basketball star James. Netizens spoke highly of this combination, with one netizen commenting: "Gauff and James as standard-bearers, it's a perfect match!" Another said: "The United States flag bearer selection is really strong, look forward to their performance!" ”
And the expectation of Ma Long and Feng Yu has caused a heated discussion on social networks. As the double flag bearers of the Chinese delegation, their choice not only aroused attention in the sports circle, but also aroused excitement and discussion among the majority of netizens.
Ma Long's appointment as the flag bearer made many people excited. As a legend in the table tennis world, he has become an idol in the hearts of many people. Netizens were full of expectations for him in the discussion. A netizen wrote on the forum: "Ma Long is a symbol of table tennis, and his every step is a love and contribution to table tennis. His fourth time in the Olympic arena is really exciting! Hopefully, he will surprise us as he has done before. Another netizen sighed: "Seeing Ma Long as the flag bearer, I feel that the whole person is excited!" This opening ceremony will definitely be even more exciting, and every swing of his racket is writing history. ”
And Feng Yu's election brought more of a sense of freshness. Although she is still young, her achievements in synchronized swimming should not be underestimated. Netizens are full of curiosity and expectation for her to serve as the flag bearer. A netizen commented on the social platform: "Feng Yu's performance is really amazing, and her achievements in synchronized swimming are impressive. Her becoming the flag bearer makes me look forward to this opening ceremony even more! Some netizens said: "Although Feng Yu's election is a bit unexpected, her achievements are indeed enough for her to serve as the flag bearer." Hopefully she will be as good at the opening ceremony as she was in the competition! ”
In addition to the expectations for the two athletes, everyone is also discussing how they will represent the Chinese team. A netizen wrote: "Ma Long and Feng Yu, one is a legend of table tennis, the other is a star of synchronized swimming, they represent the Chinese team, they are really a perfect match!" I hope they can take the glory of Chinese sports to the stage of the opening ceremony in Paris! Another netizen mentioned: "Both of their achievements are outstanding, and this opening ceremony will definitely be special." I look forward to seeing them show the style of Chinese sports in their own way. ”
There are also some netizens who have specific imaginations about their performance at the opening ceremony. A netizen said excitedly: "Imagine Ma Long waving the national flag at the opening ceremony, that atmosphere is really amazing!" Another netizen described: "Feng Yu's dancing style and Ma Long's table tennis skills, the combination of the two will definitely make the opening ceremony more exciting." Hopefully they can show their best at the opening ceremony! ”
The selection of Ma Long and Feng Yu not only represents the power of Chinese sports, but also shows China's brilliant achievements in different fields. We look forward to their amazing performances at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, and we also hope that all Chinese athletes can perform well in this Olympic Games and win glory for the country.
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