My favourite athlete (运动员) is Ma Long. He's one of the 1 table tennis players in the world.
Just like many other 2 athletes, Ma Long has made great achievements (成就) in table tennis through hard work. Born in 1988, Ma Long 3 to play table tennis at 5. When he was 13, his ability in table tennis was noticed by a coach. Therefore, he had to leave 4 hometown for Beijing so that he 5 continue to train for table tennis. In 2003, Ma Long joined the national team. He trained very hard, 6 he became a great player later.
So far Ma long has won many gold medals. In the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, he became the champion of both men's singles and men's team. It was his third time 7 part in it. In the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, he won the gold medal of men's team with his teammates. 8 he does, he never gives up. In my heart, Ma Long is a symbol of courage and success. He is 9 amazing table tennis player! As a Chinese, I am so proud 10 him.