Get ready to cheer for Team China’s climbers at the Paris 2024 Olympics! 🌍✨ For the first time, Chinese athletes will compete in all four sport climbing events, including men’s and women’s speed and combined disciplines. Seven climbers secured their spots, with rising star Luo Zhilu clinching her ticket during a nail-biting qualifier in Budapest.
Meet the Squad
Joining Luo in Paris are speed demons Deng Lijuan and Zhou Yafei (women’s) alongside Long Jinbao and Wu Peng (men’s). Pan Yufei rounds out the team in men’s combined. Talk about squad goals! 💪
Skateboards & Breakdancers Join the Party
But wait—there’s more! China’s sending four skateboarders, including 13-year-old Asian Games gold medalist Cui Chenxi. Breaking (yes, it’s an Olympic sport now!) will feature B-Girls Zeng Yingying, Liu Qingyi, and B-Boy Qi Xiangyu. Who’s bringing the hype playlist? 🎧🛹
Fun fact: This marks China’s biggest-ever Olympic presence in these dynamic sports. Will they flip, climb, and dance their way to podium finishes? Stay tuned! 🏅
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Chinese climbers to compete in all events at 2024 Summer Olympics
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