Ma Long 🇨🇳 vs Fan Zhendong 🇨🇳 | Men's Singles Table Tennis 🏓 Gold Medal Match | Tokyo Replays
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MA Long wins historic second straight Olympic gold in men's singles table tennis. The People's Republic of China's MA Long confirmed his status as one of the table tennis greats with back-to-back Olympic men's singles titles, beating compatriot FAN Zhendong 4-2 (11-4, 10-12, 11-8, 11-9, 3-11, 11-7). It is the fourth straight Olympics that PR China has claimed the two top steps on the podium in the men's singles event.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games took place in Japan, from July 23, 2021 to August 8, 2021.
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This commenter (Adam) was the best I have ever heard in any Olympic events. His casual commenting style makes the match so much enjoyable to watch! I hope the Olympic committee will hire more commenters like Adam.
While that is true, I would've liked a co-commentator who could give some more technical/tactical comentary. However, Adam commentary style is just timeless
Before Adam every commentator just sounds like they are bored of this exciting and thrilling sport.
Adam has his own KZhead channel, he's amazing to watch tbh (Adam Bobrow)
Plus, he also commentated for ittf as well, so he knows a lot of the history of the players
@@darrenlang1111 exactly i , I LOVE the nicknames and how he knows the cultural background of each players.
Ma Long is no doubt the GOAT of table tennis.
Absolutely no doubt
I could beat him easily... He is not the freaking GOAT
@@DKane-ow3tq oh
@@DKane-ow3tq were you qualified for the olympics?
@@billyyoung3726 Had a hand injury
So happy Adam got to bring his energy, knowledge, and ability to communicate in a fun way to the Olympics!
How can an American be so knowledgeable in table-tennis? Aren’t they supposed to be interested in American football, baseball and basketball
@@dongmingzhu666 He is a ping-pong KZheadr who is very knowledgeable lol.
@@dongmingzhu666 thats like racism for a nationality
@@dongmingzhu666 yikes.
@@dongmingzhu666 he just knows the players, he doesn't understand the game.
I love how the commentators describe Ma Long as the Captain, the Dragon, the Dictator ♥️
I was about to comment the same, i love that too ❤
The Goat
Bobrow is the worst commentator ever
They called him 龍隊 in their national team 龍 (long) = dragon, which is his name 隊 (dui) = team leader, he’s the captain dictator = he’s the only one who won olympics gold medal in TT men single twice in a role.
@@tsc7589 thanks for those valuable infos
Adam Bobrow - the GOAT among commentators!!
underrated comment
😂😂🤦
BBQ btw..
Sweat squad！
yeah, great having someone with the knowledge and passion for the game to bring some insight.
When Ma Long won the world table tennis championships in 2017 the second time four years ago everybody thought that he was on the peak of his carrier. Far wrong! In 2019, after an absence of 8 months through injury, he won the Qatar open and eventually defended his title at the world table tennis championships making him the first player to win three of them since Wang Liqin. Now that he has won the olympic games again, he's the first player to complete a double grand slam and additionally with his age of 32 the oldest olympic champion ever. The fact that he's still capable for beating world number one Fan Zhendong now proves that the age is only a number and can be neglected. All of this made us call him the DRAGON, the DICTATOR and undoubtly the GOAT !!!
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Ma Long is definitely a legend of table tennis. There's a video where he shared that he was frustated after his injury because he often lost his matches. I feel bad for him since we know how injury can affect an athlete's career and mental health. Thankfully he can come back stronger and defend his Olympic medal again. Fan Zhendong also has long career ahead. Congrats to both of them!
Ma Long is the G.O.A.T but Players like Fan Zhendong can change that whilst being almost a whole decade younger
ya bro ma long d can really slap
Ma Long so far results list ・From March 2015 to December 2017, he continued to maintain the number one position in the world ranking. ・Won the World Junior Championship. ・Won the World Tour 29 times, the most in history. ・Won the Asian Games. ・Won the Asian Championship three times. ・Won the Grand Final 6 times. ・Won the World Cup twice. ・In the World Table Tennis Championships, for the first time in 54 years, he won the third consecutive title, the third in history. ・Won the Olympic Games twice for the first time in men's singles. ←NEW!! ・Won the Olympics as the oldest. ←NEW!! ・Won all events at the London, Rio, and Tokyo Olympics. ←NEW!! ・Won the World Cup & World Championships & Olympics and achieved the 4th Grand Slam among Chinese male player. ・Won the World Cup & World Championships & Olympics twice and achieved the first Double Grand Slam for a Chinese male player. ←NEW!! ・Won the World Cup & World Championships & Olympics & Grand Finals & Asian Championships & Asian Cups & Asian Championships & All China Championships & National Games of China.(全満貫) ・In 2013, he was inducted into The ITTF Hall of Fame, which currently has 46 athletes, subject to winning a total of five gold medals at the World Championships and Olympics. ・His nickname is "The Captain, The Dragon, The Dictator, The Greatest Of All Time". ←NEW!! He is arguably the strongest creature beyond humans! He is the undisputed strongest table tennis player in the world. Not only Fan Zhendong, but even Tomokazu Harimoto will find it very difficult to break this record!
Ma Long has also gold in doubles !
“even harimoto...?” Harimoto is not on the same level of Fan, please don't use the word “even”. I don't even think harimoto can touch the gold medal just once, let alone breaking the record.
@@sokratesowly2256 definitely
@@sokratesowly2256 yep, Fan and Ma Long are way superior than him tbh
China is awesome at 'Table Tennis.' But why can't they get anything done with regular Tennis???? Do they even train regular tennis players?
Ma Long at his prime : 2015, 2017, 2019 world champs. 2016, 2020 olympics gold medals.
and by the way this year we have WTTC in November, so Ma Long could defends his title there
goat
just like lin dan in badminton . he dominated an entire era of world championships and olympics
@@VARMOT123far better than lin dan...He is more popular worldwide than lin dan
Pengen jago main pingpong juga euy
Form is temporary, class is permanent. Ma Long GOAT
imagine the level in 30-60 years...and in 500 years... can you even imagine how people will play in 500 years? they would prob destroy the best players like ma long..its crazy to think, but GOAT is always temporary
53:26 wow!! The level these guys play at are crazy
So bloody fast lol XD
No, the crazy these guys play at are level.
Just Chinese things bro
Olympic Table tennis record : 2008 Beijing Olympic : China vs China 2012 London Olympic : China vs China 2016 Rio Olympic : China vs China 2020 Tokyo Olympic : China vs China Dominance by Chinese 🔥
Maa chood diii🔥🔥 saalo n😂😂🥴
2024 China vs China and so on....
same for woman side
Hope The Flash will be interested in this game. But his suit is still China theme.
China is also dominating the table tennis leaderboards
lmfao the commentator (adam) has an immaculate vibe, props to him
I think he speaks too much personally.. About 32% too much to be exact :-)
@@tomazy44 shut up
@@lazarus4465 do you think Adam should shut up ? That's rude....
He's the best!
He has his own KZhead channel (Adam bobrow)
Just love the commentator going craaazy and losing it at 1:10:05 . "The captain, The Dragon, The Dictator, The GOAT ..." Remember watching it live and noding to every word he said. HUGE respect, Ma Long ❤
Adam Bobrow the GOAT of table tennis commentary.
imagine the level in 30-60 years...and in 500 years... can you even imagine how people will play in 500 years? they would prob destroy the best players like ma long..its crazy to think, but GOAT is always temporary
Ma Long - Captain Dragon, Super Hexagon Warrior Zhang Jike - Empire's Vicious Tiger Xu Xin - The Python Fan Zhengdong - little fatty
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ahahahahah
That’s rude...
@@lilyzhang8254 nah, it's his real nickname in China. 小胖(xiao pang)= little fat or chubby
@@tsc7589 I said his real nickname in China… Or I should say his nickname in China really is Xiao Pang
Ma Long record for the longest no.1 (64 months and 34 consecutive months from 2015), won 5 straight ITTF world tournaments in a row, 28 ITTF World tour titles, 5th player to complete a career grand slam. The first male player in the world to have won every single title. Undisputed, Ma Long is the GOAT!
thank you for not posting this just before next Olympics... Loved this !! Both are Legends but there is only one ABSOLUTE GOAT !!
Yeah, i also thought we were gonna have to wait 4 years again just to watch the games, so glad its posted.
imagine the level in 30-60 years...and in 500 years... can you even imagine how people will play in 500 years? they would prob destroy the best players like ma long..its crazy to think, but GOAT is always temporary
Absolutely nobody can beat Ma Long in this match. It's probably one of the perfect ones in his career. BTW, Adam's so wonderful, learn so much from him this time. Indispensable. Keep it up, thanks again.
As a huge Chinese table tennis fan, the day Ma Long retires from competition will be a very sad day for me !!! Until someday someone comes along to prove otherwise, Ma Long is the GOAT !!!
Ma lin is better than ma long actually, but he retired. the only guy who can beat him,,
@@a0918480833 go see the data before you speak
@@jinyoungspeach6691 go do some study before you reply.
@Harvey Powell He's probably thinking of Wang Hao.
@Spencer Wrong
Congratulations MA LONG, the greatest player of table tennis of the world.
謝謝!
Wrong
And Malin❤❤
@ 2:50 "No one has won the Olympic TT men's single title TWICE" says it all. FZD is excellent but ML just knows his game too well (they both KNOW each other well) with more experience (Maybe) so came on top. Just watch how they fought thru the semi's is exhilarating. Love them both. ML is a legend of all times, especially at 32 and after so many injuries, just incredible.
i think u are wrong
This is the best game and the best commentary…love Ma Long and hope he will play one more Olympic game again.
Adam is here,so happy he’s back.
Exactly!
The clash of titans !!! Both are legend especially Ma Long
FROM WHEN FZD WAS LEGEND...HE IS YOUNG ENOUGH TO CALL LEGEND...MA LONG AND MA LIN ARE TWO TT KINGS...ZHANG ZIKE AND PETER GADE WERE AWASOME TOO
MA LONG you deserve the greatest player of table tennis of the world in all times and especially 2 winner of Olympic 2016 & 2020 single that any player has done it, only you. You are the best and greatest player of all time. Congratulations.
Everyone’s talking about Ma Long, but I feel bad for Fan Zhendong. I love this player with all of my life.. hope he gets his dream gold medal in Paris.
im hoping to ma long get his third gold medal
@@borisgraell he's not playing next olympics
После эпохи МА Лонга наступит время Фан Жин Донга.
Love Fan Zhendong too! Hope to see him win gold medal in Paris.
@Gamerbuddy I know. But clearly ML has more fans and totally understandable. I’m same age as FZD and we even born few days apart only.. so I’m kinda bias towards him, he kinda remind me of getting better in life through hardwork and dedication.. he’s my motivation and inspiration.. so I cherish every moment to see him on stage.. he motivates me a lot
Beautiful match! Thanks narrator for the passionate, cultured and respectful narration of this match, which was a remarkable moment in history of table tennis!
Thanks for posting this match !
Thank you Adam for giving yet another great commentation to this great match. Your love for the sport is throughout the whole commentation.
Truly a land of champions. 🇨🇳
Ma Long the Legend🙏🏼
Ma Long is a King of Ping Pong. No Doubt
Ma Long’s golden era is still going on🏆🥇🏓🐎🐉
Adam is unique , and not just in his dress sence 🙂. He's knowlegable in all aspects of tt , the men's and womens game. I also love the fact he makes the effort to pronounce the players names as they should be pronounced. eg Lin Yun-Ju . Dya know how many commentators mess this kids name up.
8:54 😯 absolutely magical return only ma long can do this absolute peach of a return 😮😮😮
Great players, I really enjoyed the commentary too!
amazing. I felt the intensity even lying in the bed watching this before sleep. Great commentaries
Yesss... This is what I was waiting for!
Thank you so much for the upload!!!!
Fantastic to be able to watch MaLong live, definitely GOAT
Congrats to Ma Long, couldnt be happier for him.
Ma Long,the greatest player of all time..proud of made in China 龙队永远的神！
They finally released the Olympic final. I found this today will enjoy it. Thx, people!!
Soo great Olympics channel decided to lease this video for free! I wanted to watch this match for weeks!
Ya. They didn't telecast it in my country. I saw the semis, couldn't watch the finals. But what a treat
It's so nice to see, Ma Long getting back his game now, for the last years of overcoming his injuries
That's right~~
best commentator ever! this is how you inspire a future generation of athletes
Finally i have something to watch during lockdown
Adam is a legend. Deeply touched by his comments in this spectacular game. Salute!
2022 still remembered how Ma Long becomes the GOAT of Table Tennis.
imagine the level in 30-60 years...and in 500 years... can you even imagine how people will play in 500 years? they would prob destroy the best players like ma long..its crazy to think, but GOAT is always temporary
Até que enfim completo!Má long o melhor ❤️
Ma long is goat🐐 of table tennis lots love from india❤️
@@SR-fs2fd He means GOAT= Greatest Of All Time 😍 is a compliment ya ❤️
@@MsCheryne26 🐮😂😂
@@MsCheryne26 everyone knows that but he is just using emoji for fun
謝謝(thanks)!
@@TLTLTLTLTLTLTLTLTL r u the real ma long ?? Lots of love and congrats!
its not everyday you get to watch olympic level table tennis. the best of the best, world class. what a pleasure!
Congratulations from 🇵🇭 Philippines ❤️
great game!! Ma Long still the Dictator of this sport. I hope you upload the Mixed Doubles gold medal match. thanks
Adam is the best! Well done Sir! 1:25 Introducing his commentating partner - "...he's smart, he smells great..." 26:03 Sweat squad
spectacular commentator.
Finalmente vou assistir os jogos 🇧🇷
@Ma Long STILL MY IDOL SINCE 2012 UNTIL NOW 🥺❤️🇵🇭
Awesome match, awesome players, awesome commentators
Super champ..so long..so consistent..MA LONG..
This is the sport I alway wanted to learn after watching Forest Gump.. and tried but it was just so hard. So watching pro players always amaze me .. Ilove seeing their lightning speed reflexes.
The most difficult sport literally...
Easy to learn hard to master. 😀
@@anachronox4342 I wouldn't say learn but easy to play.
Learn the body mechanics of each stroke and u'll improved and don watch the pro plays, it wont help you if you are a beginner as you try to imitate their movement.. as chinese coach said imitate is a no no especially people who try to imitate ma long 😂
@@mobiusnnaito2543 you cant just imitate as you need also to judge the ball movement. That makes this sport is extremely difficult...
*LITERALLY BEST VS BEST MA LONG GREATEST OF ALL TIME*
what a fantastically pleasant surprise! did listen to Adam on his videos playing against different tennis folks. was a bit concerned about some degree of complacency. Just started watching the above Clash of Titans. Adam was/is above and beyond as a commentator. I take my fedora off. Thank you, Adam Bobrow!
GREAT PERFORMANCE MA Long..
Both of them are part of national team from the age of 15 and 16. Head coach who was also a grand slam winner against the most powerful opponent team and players of Sweden has made the difference between them. Ma Long is a youngest son of him and to keep the team on tract like previous captains such as Ma Lin. He has kept his faith on Ma Long and kept on sharpening. In 2012 although Ma Long was ahead of Z.J .K and W.H by statistic, coach let him wait for next 4 years which Ma Long followed like a grade 1 student.The outcome has never been in doubt. Ma Long has gained substantial improvement in both physical and mental aspects.He beat Z.J.K in 4 games straight at Rio final. Z.J.K has openly credited that Ma Long has improved a lot. Since then we see the total dominance of Ma Long. To be a world number 1 player, you need help from former world number 1. J. Waldner and J.P failed to their country.
Keep Fighting! Fan Zhengdong! Hope you the best next time!
Could we have a nicer thumbnail, what about when Ma Long did the "heart" gesture ? Anw congratulations Ma Long the legend, the dragon! Such a consistency in the game throughout the years + humble personality. Congratulations to FZD as well! Well done
Yep
I think that would just be a spoiler
What a game! I believe both of them couldn't sleep well before the game. Very tense game. One wants to prove his era is coming but other, against all odds and even after injuries and surgery, proves his era is not yet over and tries to reclaim his throne again.
Ma long The GOAT 🔥❤️ Love from India
Congratulations for winning the men's single's Ma Long
Thanks for the upload
I cant describe how happy I am seeing ma long wing his second Olympic single gold medal
"The most famous national anthem in table tennis" Congratulations everyone! 👏
Actually the only one just 2 were not in 2004 and 1992 the Sweden and the Korean all the other were Chinese
@@cocochocko3783 also 1988 😁
@@AdamBobrow omg Adam that’s you 😂😂😂 Thank you for correcting me 😂👏🏻
It’s not only that they could catch a fly ball but to return it with accuracy without going out of bounds is impeccable
No comparison both are legends
Yes they are
BUT MA LONG IS GREATEST OF ALL TIME
@@veenasinha8161 weee
Please upload the semi-final match played by Lin Yunju & Fan Zhenfong🙏🙏🙏🙏
Amazing play 👏❤
Proud moment for China, incredible achievement
Great match and great commentary!
This is such a fun sport to watch!
A Monster! The Greatest! The Real Big Dragon!... 👏🏻🥇👏🏻
Legend Level.
The only Olympic video I have watched through entirely, thanks to this great commentary
Ma Long is the greatest of all time in table tennis history！But Fan ZhengDong，he will be the next lead player in table tennis history！
the actual heck ? I remember watching Ma Long, Ma Lin... in 2013 during the Paris world championship back when I was really into table tennis. just stumbled upon this video and you're telling me this man's still here ?
Missed out a lot havent ya
Ma Long is the legend.
🎉 Congratulations ! 🎉 Ma Long 🎉
Ma Long actually is 2 time Grand Slam Champion, 2 time Olympic Champion, 3 time WTTC Champion, Grand Finals Champion, World Cup Runner Up, Chinese Championships Runner Up, the Captain of Chinese Team, Number 2 of the World and The Greatest Of All Time. Ma 44:13 Xu, Ma 22:10 FZD, Ma 31:10 Jike, Ma 30:14 Ma Lin, Ma 32:12 Liqin, Ma 30:27 Hao, Ma 16:5 Boll, Ma 19:0 Ovcharov, Ma 17:0 Mizutani, Ma 9:0 Schlager, Ma 8:2 Seung Min, Ma 1:0 Waldner. Ma Long and Zhang Yining the Goats!!!
hao was his nightmare back then
Ma Long owns 7 grand slam titles ie 3 WTTC, 2 World Cups, 2 Olympics medals and furthermore 6 ITTF Grand Finals
@@stancst8406 but he still lost many time to ma long
@@cocochocko3783 it was equal
@@stancst8406 no you can look it was 30:27 but the thing is that ma long lost in important matches against him but has better record against him
Give us Dima against Ma Long in the semifinals please!!!!
? Olympics are over haha
@@ElonizuMuskamoto he wants the match posted... ._.
@@fiona1036 oh •_•
I like that match & I became an ovtcharov fan
Its way more tight for both players.. ma long even screamed at some pont
We are waiting for the semifinals!
More full games please! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Adam made it incredibly special event ❤
I watched this live and you felt how tense it was
Commentating so natural. Love it. One of the best throughout all sports!
Malong you are the Best
Legend! ❤️❤️❤️
"That'll be the last geometry reference I'm gonna do in the last... 30 seconds" LMAO XD What a legend.
6:40 game starts
what a marvelous final ❤️👌
Masterpiece... can't get better
Thumbs up for Adam! Best commentator ever!