Get ready, sports fans! China is bringing its A-game to the Paris Olympics with a 716-member delegation, including 405 athletes and 42 returning Olympic champions. The squad, officially announced Saturday in Beijing, features a dynamic mix of youth and experience.
By the Numbers
The team includes 269 female athletes and 136 male competitors, set to represent China across 30 sports. With an average age of 25, the delegation is a blend of fresh faces and seasoned pros—223 athletes will make their Olympic debut!
Meet the Standouts
All eyes are on 11-year-old skateboarding prodigy Zheng Haohao (the youngest) and 37-year-old racewalker Liu Hong, competing in her fifth Olympics. Zhou Jinqiang from China’s State General Administration of Sport called it \"a team embodying China’s sporting spirit.\"
Global Stage, Big Dreams
The Paris Games (July 26–August 11) will see over 10,000 athletes from 200+ countries and regions. Can China’s mix of champions and rising stars top their Tokyo 2020 medal haul? Let the countdown begin!
Let the countdown begin!
