China's table tennis GOAT 🐐 Ma Long is rewriting the playbook again! The 35-year-old legend just scored a new role at #Paris2024 – part superstar athlete, part mentor, and full-time inspiration to China's next-gen players. 🥇
Fresh off his jaw-dropping World Cup comeback in Macao (where he rallied from 0-3 down to snatch gold! 😱), Ma's now chasing Olympic history. If he medals in Paris, he'll become the first male paddler ever to compete in four consecutive Games! 🏓
But here's the real power move: Ma's now sharing his 20+ years of elite experience like a human playbook. 💡 'Every match teaches something,' says the man with 2 Olympic singles golds and 27 world titles. His teammates are getting front-row seats to greatness as China aims to dominate the podium. 🇨🇳
Pro tip: Watch how Ma's spider-like reflexes and chessmaster strategies influence both his game and his protégés'. This summer's table tennis battles just got way more 🔥!
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China's table tennis legend Ma Long accepts a new role at Paris 2024
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