Maluma Quotes

Some things as an athlete are very important for us. Representing our country for us is important.

You're looking for players whose name on the front of the sweater is more important than the one on the back. I look for these players to play hard, to play smart and to represent their country.

To the world, you are America.

I want people to have a good impression of Israel. I don't feel like I'm an ambassador for my country, but I do talk about Israel a lot - I enjoy telling people about where I come from and my religion.

Rock stars, like anyone else, have to show discipline and take consistent good actions.

To play in the Olympics, to play for your country, there's nothing like it. You love doing it and I'm looking forward to it again. We're all looking forward to trying to win another gold.

As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States.

I am very proud of the fact that I get to go out there every day and train in order to represent the Mexican people, and I can only hope they look up to me in a similar fashion.

Iranians defend and present their Islamic and Iranian identity to other people worldwide.

I have won Russia at least 16 world championships. I have fought for my country.

The opportunity to represent your country at the Olympic Games is earned, not given.

Winning for your country in the Olympics is the ultimate dream for any sportsperson, and I am determined to do it.

I want to improve as a cricketer, a human being, and give my best for the country.

I think it's important at the end of the day you know obviously playing in the NBA is a great thing, but representing your country at the highest level is something totally different.

I'd get out at school at 3:00 P.M., show up to dance practice at 6:30 P.M., practice for three hours till 9:00 P.M., get home at midnight, and try to do whatever homework I could before getting back up for 7:00 A.M. But I did it because I liked dancing, and I loved the music.

Authorities in Rabat believe that if we create a Moroccan character, even in a work of fiction, we are responsible for the image of Moroccan women.

We've got enough issues in this country without worrying about some of the things we're worrying about. It's unbelievable to me. And as long as I'm alive, I know what football gave me. It taught me my work ethic. It gave me a sense of discipline.

I am a Muslim, yes, but I am also very English. People don't realise how proud I am to be representing my country or being from Birmingham.

Win or lose you will never regret working hard, making sacrifices, being disciplined or focusing too much. Success is measured by what we have done to prepare for competition.

I eat, sleep and breathe training.

While others were out partying, I was training. While they were out dancing at the clubs, I was training... and training... and training.

What makes the difference between a great player and just a normal player is dedication, work, commitment.

Great performers are preparing and practicing for a winning day while everyone else is still asleep.

Martial arts are art forms and require a great deal of discipline and dedication. I so admire people who focus their lives on it, because it's not an easy thing to do.

Success is not handed to you. You must work hard for it and you must never dishonor what you’ve achieved.