President Xi Jinping praised Chinese athletes for their historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, calling their achievements a source of national pride during a celebratory meeting at Beijing's Great Hall of the People. 🇨🇳✨
As general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi highlighted Team China's 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals – their best overseas Summer Games tally ever. 🏟️ 'You've shown the world China's strength in the new era,' he said, linking the success to the nation's growing global influence.
Xi emphasized the role of cutting-edge tech in sports training and called for deeper integration of fitness programs with public health initiatives. 'Our goal is clear: build a sports powerhouse that inspires future generations,' he added, sparking cheers from athletes. 💪
The delegation's performance was hailed as a triumph of both Chinese sports spirit and the Olympic values, setting the stage for future international competitions. 🌍🤝
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