To be honest, I always dreamed of one day joining the likes of Yao, Liu and Li, and to be as successful and influential as they were as athletes,
Yet I know where I am, having also pulled through so many defeats, and where my remaining goals are. I have plenty more dreams to realize, such as Grand Slam titles, so I won't stop pushing,
I've been working so hard toward that goal, and (have) finally proved that I have what it takes to become the new leader of Chinese tennis. … I feel so privileged and honored,
Athletes like Pan and Zheng have become the national pride and they are sure to inspire younger generations in the years ahead,
Given the abnormal frequency of doping tests and speculation from foreign media, the Chinese swimming team's performances are all the more remarkable,
They are the best symbols of China's soft power today,
Why are Chinese athletes questioned when they achieve fast times, yet no one doubted Michael Phelps when he won seven or eight gold medals? Similarly, Katie Ledecky has dominated long-distance swimming from 2012 to 2024, winning gold in every event, yet no one questioned her performances?"
With improved living standards and better service quality, tennis is becoming more accessible and appealing in China, shedding its previous image as an elite sport,
The Chinese tennis team's impressive performance at the Olympics generated widespread attention, and star athletes, such as Zheng Qinwen, are setting inspiring examples for tennis enthusiasts, particularly among young people, and are poised to boost the sport's popularity,
It is expected to have a cross-industry impact with long-term and far-reaching effects, stimulating enthusiasm among consumers and creating numerous opportunities for relevant industry growth,
Rising interest in the sport is evident as tennis events become buzzwords online, signaling the public's deeper engagement in playing tennis. It also reflects an upgrade in sports demand in China and a diversification in sports consumption,
Nothing can describe my emotion, every round was super difficult and I did everything I could to get a medal for my country,
She's a terrific person. I really like her a lot,
Even if you start at 20 you’re not going to get anywhere in table tennis,
It’s like asking Mick Fanning to surf on an ironing board,
There’s heaps of opportunities in the sport in Australia,
I felt like I represented all of Chinese tennis, and winning the gold made all the hard work and struggles worthwhile,
I think especially in the 800m, a lot of miles, year after year. I had to trust that I could swim the race any way I wanted to. I wouldn't have pictured that in 2012,
Growing up, I used to be on the field struggling, running all over the place. I hope this gold medal will help Saint Lucia to grow the sport,
When we had our first practice, I told my coach I was coughing so bad I couldn't hit two shots in a row. One week later, we have a medal. So it's been absolutely, absolutely incredible,