China News Service, Zhuhai, December 12th, title: Ma Long shared his "restart" after his visit to Hong Kong: Working together will surely get better and better

　　China News Agency reporter Chen Xiaoyuan

　　"I thought that under the epidemic prevention and control (visiting Hong Kong), it might be deserted, but no matter where we go by car or on the ship, many people greet us. We feel this kind of enthusiasm." Recently, we have been visiting Hong Kong with a delegation of mainland Olympic athletes. Ma Long said in a video interview with China News Service and other media during the quarantine period in Zhuhai, Guangdong.

The picture shows the table tennis grand slam winner Ma Long, the champion of men's singles and team competition in table tennis at the Tokyo Olympics, receiving a video interview from the media during the epidemic prevention period on December 11.

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　　As a table tennis grand slam winner, Ma Long is also the champion of men's table tennis and team competitions in the Tokyo Olympics. He is extremely popular in Hong Kong. When he participated in the Olympic athletes parade held at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong, countless spectators showed him Than heart.

　　Recalling this moment, Ma Long said: "It is indeed very happy. There are so many people who like me and can support me, which is the greatest affirmation for the athletes."

　　In 2019, Malone suffered serious injuries.

During his visit to Hong Kong this time, he shared his story of participating in competitive sports at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, including how to "start anew" after an injury.

　　Hong Kong was also affected by the "Regulations Amendment Disturbance" in 2019. Over the past year or so, through the enactment and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law and the improvement of the electoral system, all walks of life expect the SAR to "start again".

The picture shows the table tennis Grand Slam winner and Tokyo Olympics men's singles and team champion Ma Long (right) waving to the audience during the Olympic Athletes Grand Parade held at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong on December 4.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Yu

　　Ma Long said that during his recovery from injury, his thoughts were: to go all out regardless of the end point.

No matter whether you can participate in the Tokyo Olympics or not, you just want to stand in front of the table and try your best to fight for it.

　　He also shared his observations that Hong Kong has now changed from chaos to governance, from governance to prosperity, and is on the right path.

"I believe it won't be long. With everyone's joint efforts, it will definitely get better and better."

　　For the sports exchanges between Hong Kong and the Mainland, Ma Long has been involved for a long time.

He said that Hong Kong table tennis players have gone to the Mainland to participate in the Super League of Table Tennis Clubs, and they have a lot of exchanges with Mainland players.

When preparing for the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year, Hong Kong table tennis players also trained together.

He believes that this should be of great help to Hong Kong athletes, and there may be more and more opportunities for such communication and training in the future.

　　Ma Long believes that the success of the Hong Kong team in the Tokyo Olympics this year and the visit of a delegation of mainland Olympic athletes to Hong Kong will make more Hong Kong young people like sports.

　　Looking back on the upcoming 2021, Ma Long thanked everyone who contributed to the table tennis team.

He also said that because of the strong guarantee of the country, the athletes are well trained, so they have a good performance in the Tokyo Olympics.

　　In addition to playing, Ma Long believes that the learning of athletes is also very important.

When he is free, he spends half an hour to an hour reading a book every day.

"I think it's helpful to adjust my thinking mode, world outlook and playing mentality." He said that he reads a lot of books, and he prefers books about history, including biographies.

　　In 2025, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao will co-host the National Games. Ma Long also expressed his hope that he will stick to it and have the opportunity to participate in the National Games in the Greater Bay Area.

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