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!
