The 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with a showstopping river parade, and Team China made waves in bold red jackets as they sailed down the Seine! 🚤💥 The delegation’s 716 members – including 405 athletes and 42 reigning Olympic champions – radiated confidence ahead of the Games.
Red, symbolizing luck and vitality in Chinese culture, turned heads globally during the live broadcast. Fans flooded social media with fire emojis 🔥, praising the coordinated look that blended tradition with modern flair. One viral tweet joked: 'When you show up to the Olympics with main character energy AND unbeatable squad goals.'
This year’s delegation marks China’s largest overseas Olympic team ever, with athletes competing in 30+ sports. Keep your eyes on swimming star Zhang Yufei and table tennis phenom Fan Zhendong – both aiming to add more gold to their collections! 🏊♀️🏓
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