Nach fast 30 Jahren hat Timo Boll seine Karriere beendet.
After almost 30 years, Timo Boll has ended his career.
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Timo Boll - Tischtennis Superstar
Dokumentation
Timo Boll – Abschied eines Tischtennis-Stars
Nach fast 30 Jahren hat Timo Boll seine Karriere beendet. In einer Doku erzählt der hr-Sport die Geschichte des Tischtennis-Stars – und erklärt, warum er kein gewöhnlicher Sportler ist.
Einige seiner zahlreichen Erfolge
Fair-Play-Preise und Publikumsliebling
Im Laufe seiner Karriere erhielt Timo Boll zahlreiche Fair-Play-Preise,unter anderem weil er seinen Gegner seinen Schlägerbelag nach Beschädigung neu kleben ließ, was eigentlich verboten ist,und er mehrmals Schiedsrichterentscheidungen zu Kantenbällen zu seinen Ungunsten korrigierte.
Dieses faire Spiel, seine Bodenständigkeit und seine Ausdauer beim Befriedigen von Autogramm- und Fotowünschen der Fans machten Boll zum beliebtesten Tischtennis-Spieler in Deutschland, der auch in China hohe Wertschätzung erfährt.
Die Halle ausverkauft, die Stimmung prächtig, auf den Rängen Prominenz: Der Rahmen des Tischtennis-Abschieds von Timo Boll war seiner beeindruckenden Laufbahn angemessen. Nur das Resultat stimmte nicht.
In China und Japan war er ein Superstar, Massen von Fans empfingen ihn, sobald er am Flughafen ankam. In Deutschland war er ein Star, in seinem Heimatort ein ziemlich normaler Mitbürger.
Einer der erfolgreichsten deutschen Sportler hat seine Karriere beendet, bescheiden, wie er immer war.
Danke Timo Boll und alles Gute.
english:
Timo Boll - Table Tennis Superstar
Documentary
Timo Boll - Farewell to a Table Tennis Star
After almost 30 years, Timo Boll has ended his career. In a documentary, hr-Sport tells the story of the table tennis star – and explains why he is no ordinary athlete.
Some of his numerous achievements
Fair Play Awards and Audience Favorite
Throughout his career, Timo Boll has received numerous Fair Play awards, including for having his opponent re-glue his racket rubber after it was damaged, which is technically prohibited, and for repeatedly correcting referee decisions on edged balls to his disadvantage.
This fair play, his down-to-earth attitude and his perseverance in satisfying fans' requests for autographs and photos made Boll the most popular table tennis player in Germany, who is also highly valued in China.
The arena was sold out, the atmosphere was fantastic, and celebrities were in the stands: The setting for Timo Boll's table tennis farewell was fitting for his impressive career. Only the result was off.
In China and Japan, he was a superstar; crowds of fans greeted him as soon as he arrived at the airport. In Germany, he was a star, and in his hometown, a fairly ordinary citizen.
One of Germany's most successful athletes has ended his career, modest as he always was.
Thank you, Timo Boll, and all the best.
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