Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Quotes

I'm proud to be part of any Olympic team.

I'd love to go to the Olympics. I grew up watching it on TV, and I was always very patriotic and passionate watching that. I'd like to give that back to my country, but I know I can't just walk into the side.

I'm going to do the Commonwealth Games for no other reason than national pride. It's something special getting to ride for the Isle of Man.

I can honestly say that there's nothing more beautiful for a sportsperson that to play for his or her country, regardless of the tournament or the location.

I think it's great when you get a chance to play for your country.

I think when you play for your country, in whatever sport it is, that's the biggest accomplishment in the world.

As an Olympian, I wear that flag and I've gone all over the world. I've represented the United States, so I have a deep pride for our flag.

The Olympic Games were created for the exhaltation of the individual athlete.

I never think of playing for South Africa. It's the furthest thing from my mind.

Pulling on your country's shirt is the greatest honour a footballer can have. It's what I always dreamed of as a kid and I get a buzz every time.

I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country.

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

I love the Olympics. Something about the Olympics just makes everything competitive.

I look back, in an endearing way, on that time of my life when I was competing at the Olympics.

I was so proud to have the chance to be able to represent Canada at the Olympics in Vancouver.

You can't beat playing for your country I don't think.

When I represent the Under-21s and sing the national anthem, there is no better feeling.

I don't want anyone to think I don't love playing for England because playing for your country is the greatest thing a cricketer can do.

I play to bring honor to India's name abroad, and I feel very proud when I am beating up white wrestlers.

My earliest memory of the Olympics was watching the 1996 Games in Atlanta. I remember everyone being so excited to watch. Seeing the American athletes on the podium, I saw myself. I knew that that was what I wanted to do. I wanted to be one of those athletes on the podium representing their country and bringing home medals.

It means a lot; I always love to represent my country, and it's an honor to be part of the Olympics and be with other athletes.

An opportunity to play for your country is never senseless and especially when the games are competitive.

I believe that if I can qualify for the Olympics, I have the skills to compete at the highest level and do good for my country.

I just don't feel the Olympic spirit.

It was kind of like an agreement, I guess you can say. It was like, 'Hey, bro, you want to be on Team USA?' And I was like, 'Yeah.' Who would say no to that? It was kind of like, 'Dang, I really get to play for my country. I get to represent and just go out there and have fun.'