A biography for Ma Longhasn’t been written yet.
“I'm extremely happy that I could win the gold medal. It's a special moment in my career.”
“I have to throw off the burden and the pressure.”
“To win a gold medal at Olympic Games has long been my dream ever since I started my career as a table tennis player.”
“This gold medal, to me, is a very good outcome from the many years I've spent on my professional career.”
“No matter who I meet, I won't have any pressure.”
“Playing on the Burj Al Arab helipad was an unforgettable experience, and the view of Dubai was incredible.”
“We are a motivated team, and there is nothing that can stop us from winning the title. Even if I had lost, my teammates would have made up for it.”
“Glory is attained from hard work, step by step.”
“I just want to do my job.”
“It was a great privilege for me and my teammates to follow in the footsteps of sporting greats like Roger Federer and Tiger Woods.”
“I am very happy my Olympic dream has come true.”
“I am very glad not only to complete the grand slam, but to become Olympic champion alone makes me happy.”