Ma Long, a Chinese table tennis legend, secured his sixth Olympic gold medal, making him the most decorated athlete in the sport’s history. He helped China win the men’s team final at the Paris Games, adding to their dominant legacy in table tennis. Ma, who won at least one gold in every Games since London 2012, announced this as his final Olympic appearance but hinted at continuing his career on the international stage.
China successfully defended its Olympic men’s team table tennis title by defeating Sweden in a thrilling three-match series. Ma Long, already the most successful Olympic table tennis player, cemented his status as one of China’s top athletes by becoming the most decorated Olympian in the country’s history with six gold medals. Sweden and France both secured their first-ever medals in the team event, marking a historic achievement for European table tennis.
