Ma Long advanced to the quarterfinals of WTT, and after the game, he called on netizens to look at the victory and defeat rationally
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In the 1/8 finals of the 2024 WTT China Grand Slam men's singles tournament held on October 3, China's Ma Long defeated Korea's Lee Sang-so with an outstanding performance and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals. This match undoubtedly once again demonstrated Ma Long's strong strength and rich experience in the field of table tennis.
After the game, Malone was interviewed by the media. When the reporter mentioned the statement "Your game point is not a game point, my match point is the match point", Malone was quite humble and low-key. He said that netizens don't need to praise him too much, because in the game, he also had times when the lead was chased back. Malone admits that he didn't expect to make it to the fourth round, so he will come round by round and take every game seriously.
Ma Long's remarks are undoubtedly a response to those who overtly praise or belittle the behavior of athletes. In competitive sports, winning and losing is a matter of course, and no athlete can guarantee victory in every game. As an Olympic champion, Malone knows this. He hopes that everyone can look at the performance of athletes on the field rationally, and don't blow them into the sky as soon as they win, and relegate them to the ground when they lose.
In fact, Ma Long's words also reflect the real mentality of athletes on the field. They are under tremendous pressure and expectation, and every victory and defeat has a profound impact on them. Therefore, as spectators and netizens, we should give more understanding and support to athletes, instead of over-touting or belittling them.
Malone's call has also sparked heated discussions on social media. Many netizens said that they supported Ma Long's view and believed that the victory and defeat of athletes should be viewed rationally. At the same time, some netizens said that they will pay more attention to the performance and effort of athletes in the competition, rather than just focusing on the results.
This game and Ma Long's post-match interview not only let us see his strength and style in the field of table tennis, but also let us see an athlete's rationality and calmness about winning and losing. With his actions and words, Malone has sent us an important message: in competitive sports, winning and losing are common, and what matters is how we face and accept it.
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Come and share your thoughts in the comment section! How do you think we should rationally look at the success and defeat of athletes? How do you feel about Malone's words? Let's explore this topic and cheer on the athletes!