China's table tennis superstar Ma Long just became the country's most decorated Olympian ever after winning his sixth gold medal at the Paris Olympics! ๐ The 35-year-old athlete secured the historic victory on August 9 alongside teammates Wang Chuqin and Fan Zhendong, defeating Sweden in a thrilling team showdown.
\"This is my last Olympics โ and what a perfect ending!\" Ma told reporters, smiling through happy tears. \"I feel proud, lucky, and grateful to everyone who supported me.\" ๐ The win solidifies his legacy as the \"GOAT\" of table tennis, inspiring younger generations to pick up a paddle.
Fans worldwide flooded social media with fire emojis ๐ฅ, celebrating both China's continued dominance in the sport and Ma's two-decade journey from rookie to legend. With this victory, China maintains its strong position in the Olympic medals tally.
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