Get ready to wave those flags! Olympic weightlifting champion Li Fabin and field hockey star Ou Zixia will carry China’s colors as co-flagbearers during Sunday’s Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony, the Chinese Olympic Committee announced. 🌟
Li, 31, secured his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s 61kg weightlifting category this week – a feat as heavy as the barbells he hoists! 🏋️♂️💪 The athlete first dominated at the Tokyo 2021 Games, proving consistency is his superpower.
Meanwhile, Ou Zixia helped China’s women’s field hockey team score a silver medal 🥈 after a thrilling final showdown against the Netherlands. This matches China’s historic 2008 Beijing Olympics performance, making their Paris journey a full-circle moment for sports fans. 🏑⚡
As the Olympic flame prepares to dim, all eyes will be on these two champions representing China’s athletic excellence. Who’s already excited for their grand entrance? 🙌🇨🇳
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Li Fabin, Ou Zixia to bear China's flag at Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony
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