Get ready, sports fans! 🌍 China’s delegation for the Paris 2024 Olympics has officially dropped its roster – and it’s stacked with star power! With 405 athletes (269 women, 136 men) across 30 sports, this 716-member squad brings serious heat to the Games starting July 26.
🔥 Did you know? Over half the team (223 athletes!) are first-time Olympians, while 42 returning champions – including race-walking legend Liu Hong (37) – aim to add more gold to their collections. And talk about range: the squad includes 11-year-old skateboarding phenom Zheng Haohao (yes, 11!) and veteran Liu, proving age is just a number!
📊 Zhou Jinqiang from China’s sports administration highlighted the team’s youthful energy (average age: 25) as they join 10,000+ athletes from 200+ countries and regions. Who’s excited to see this mix of experience and fresh talent shine? 🙌
From swimming showdowns to skateboard flips, all eyes will be on these athletes as they rep the Chinese mainland. Let the countdown begin! ⏳ #Paris2024
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42 Olympic champions lead Chinese delegation to Paris Olympics
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