当地时间10月30日，2024年国家和地区奥林匹克委员会协会颁奖典礼在葡萄牙卡斯凯什举行，六枚奥运金牌获得者、中国乒乓球运动员马龙获杰出运动生涯奖。

颁奖现场，马龙全英文发表获奖感言，“很幸运我在年轻的时候找到了热爱的乒乓球事业。希望通过我的努力，让这项运动比以往任何时候都更强大！”

36岁的马龙是首位获得ANOC国际奥协杰出运动生涯奖的乒乓球运动员。

在被问及个人职业生涯的其他成就时，马龙的一句“玩笑话”逗笑了全场观众，“你可能要先成为世界冠军，然后才有机会成为全国冠军，能够为国乒奋斗21年，是我最大的成就。”

颁奖现场，马龙全英文发表获奖感言，“感谢国际奥协授予我这个奖项，我感到非常荣幸。今天站在这里，我不仅代表自己，也代表中国乒乓球队。”

他表示：这个奖项不仅属于我个人，还属于中国乒乓球队。我的6枚奥运金牌中，有4枚是团体金牌，这离不开团队的支持和努力，因此我也非常感谢他们。

"It's a great honor to receive this award and to be recognized by ANOC," Ma said. "This award represents not only my efforts but also those of the Chinese table tennis team. Four of my six Olympic gold medals came from the team event, which reflects our collective strength, and I am very grateful to my teammates."

据国际奥委会官网介绍，ANOC国际奥协颁奖典礼的举办始于2014年，奖项为表彰NOC（国家和地区奥委会）及其旗下运动员以及奥林匹克大家庭成员取得的杰出成就而设立。

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Table Tennis Legend Ma Long Honoured with ANOC Outstanding Sporting Career Award 

Chinese table tennis icon Ma Long has added another prestigious accolade to his illustrious career, receiving the Outstanding Sporting Career Award at the 2024 ANOC Awards ceremony in recognition of his extraordinary achievements and contribution to the sport. 

The ceremony, held in the coastal town of Cascais, Portugal, where the 27th General Assembly of the ANOC took place on 30 October in celebration of the outstanding performances from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, saw the table tennis legend honoured for his unprecedented career that has redefined excellence in the sport. 

At Paris 2024, Ma Long secured his record-extending sixth Olympic gold medal in the men’s team event. This historic achievement further cemented his status as the most decorated Olympic table tennis player of all time, with no other player having won more than four Olympic golds. 

The 35-year-old’s Olympic journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. His path to greatness began at London 2012, where he claimed his first Olympic gold medal as part of China’s formidable men’s team. At Rio 2016, Ma Long’s legend truly took flight as he demonstrated exceptional racket mastery, combining offensive brilliance with tactical genius to secure his first men’s singles gold medal, establishing himself as the sport’s dominant force. 

Tokyo 2020 saw Ma Long achieve the unprecedented – successfully defending his men’s singles title, a feat never before accomplished in Olympic table tennis history. Alongside his singles triumph, he secured another team gold, further enriching his Olympic legacy. 

Beyond the Olympic arena, Ma Long’s dominance extends across all major competitions. His remarkable tally includes 14 World Championships titles, with victories in both singles and team events. He has also claimed 11 World Cup gold medals throughout his career, demonstrating remarkable consistency at the highest level. His supremacy in the sport is further highlighted by his record-breaking reign as world number one, maintaining the top position in the world rankings longer than any other player in history. 

Upon receiving the award, Ma Long said: “It’s a great honour to receive this award and to be recognized by ANOC. This award represents not only my efforts but also those of the Chinese table tennis team. Four of my six Olympic gold medals came from the team event, which reflects our collective strength, and I am very grateful to my teammates.” 

The ANOC Awards, established in 2014, celebrate the remarkable achievements of National Olympic Committees and their athletes. Ma Long’s recognition comes as a fitting tribute to a career that has inspired generations of players, both within China and internationally. 

Ma Long’s influence extends beyond his personal achievements. As team captain, he has served as a mentor and inspiration to China’s next generation of players, including current world number one Wang Chuqin. His leadership and dedication to the sport have left an indelible mark on table tennis, making him a worthy recipient of this prestigious ANOC award. 

The ANOC Outstanding Sporting Career Award honours Ma Long’s remarkable journey in table tennis – from his technical mastery and competitive spirit to his vital role as a mentor and ambassador for the sport. His legacy stands as an inspiration across national borders and generations. As he accepts this prestigious honour, Ma Long’s influence on table tennis continues to resonate worldwide, setting new standards of excellence and inspiring the next generation of players to elevate the sport to even greater heights.