retirement journey
In the midst of this, Wang Hao resolutely turned to the position of coach of the national table tennis team, continuously pouring his heart and soul into it, and nurturing top players such as Fan Zhendong. Now, he has been invited to be the face of the game, which not only highlights his popularity, but also recognizes the long-time dedication of this athlete to the national table tennis cause. In his private life, Wang Hao is also a devoted father, in love with his wife, and has a happy family of four.
The 42-year-old Ma Lin recently appeared at Liu's banquet, signing autographs for his racket on the spot and giving it as a gift to Li's live broadcast, a move that attracted the attention of many netizens. Some fans have joked that Ma Lin is also quietly becoming a netizen. Similar to Wang Hao, although Ma Lin did not win a Grand Slam in his playing career, his efforts to defend the honor of the national ball should not be underestimated. After his retirement, he served as a head coach and trained top players such as Liu Shiwen and Chen Meng, whose strength is also not to be underestimated.
Interestingly, when Wang Hao and Ma Lin were unveiled in their new positions, their wives were also present. Wang Hao shared a driving video on social media, while his wife left a message on social media saying she was "driving home to wash the car". In contrast, Ma Lin appeared at Li's banquet with his second wife, showing that both women were cheering on their husbands with practical actions.
It is worth mentioning that Wang Hao and Ma Lin are currently serving as head coaches in the Bing and are expected to become head coaches in the future. As for the women's team, head coach Li Falcon is in poor health and was previously rumored to be leaving the national team. According to the current situation, Ma Lin is expected to take over as the head coach of the women's team after the departure of Li Falcon's guidance.
On the men's side, head coach Qin Zhijian is under tremendous pressure, and his hair has turned gray as far as the naked eye can see. Previously, he led the national team to lose the gold medal in the championship, and many fans called for Qin Zhijian's dismissal. If Qin Zhijian really steps down, then Wang Hao is most likely to take over as head coach, after all, both he and Ma Lin are relatively young.
Finally, let's focus on this Chengdu World Series. Will the Chinese Bing be able to sweep the gold medals of both men's and women's teams? Can Wang Hao lead Fan Zhendong to win the gold medal in Paris Olympics? Can Ma Lin lead Chen Meng to realize the Grand Slam? These questions are worth discussing together.
