1, age problem
Age is the bane of every athlete. No matter what kind of sports you are engaged in, when you get old, it will be accompanied by the problem of decreased physical function and weakened reaction ability. Malone was 32 years old when the Tokyo Olympic Games was held, which is undoubtedly the old age of his sports career. It is doubtful whether he can adapt to the high-intensity competition rhythm, but Malone's own physical condition has always been very good. Personally, I think age may be one of the reasons for not being on the list.
2. Talent echelon
Have to admit, China table tennis team's ammunition depot is rich. China has never lacked excellent table tennis players, and even some eliminated players can become the top fighting force in their own country when they go to other countries, let alone the China national team. The competition of the national team must be extremely fierce. Whether there are more talented players who can play a greater role than Malone, and in order to give young players competition experience and exercise opportunities, these are all issues that need to be considered.
3. Tactical fraud
After all, it is only a preliminary decision, or it may be a deliberate smoke bomb to deceive opponents.
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