Mainland Olympians visit Hong Kong Sports Institute

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Mainland Olympians visit Hong Kong Sports Institute

China Daily

Swimming star Zhang Yufei from the national team takes a photo with Hong Kong athletes. Photo by Zhang Yi / chinadaily.com.cn Mainland Olympians, including 59 gold medalists from the Paris 2024 Olympics, are on a three-day visit to Hong Kong, visiting the Hong Kong Sports Institute on Friday morning to engage with local athletes to foster friendships. There were also exchanges and sharing sessions between members of the national table tennis team and the Hong Kong team. Elena Chi Yi-lam, a swimmer from the Hong Kong team, brought a cherished swimming cap to have it signed and photographed with her favorite swimmer and role model, Zhang Yufei from the national team.

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Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

3 months ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". He gave the three champion students the "Youth May Fourth Medal" of the university as an honorary certificate. The school also presented a special gift …

Olympian Yu Yiting returns home to Quzhou

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympian Yu Yiting returns home to Quzhou

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-09-06 Olympic swimmer Yu Yiting, hailing from Changshan county, returned to her hometown of Quzhou on Aug 25 and received a warm welcome from residents. Yu also visited the Kuangyu Qiyuan Resort, which features a 50-meter standard swimming pool where young swimmers from the Quzhou and Changshan swim teams train. "I want to train hard and be like …

Olympic stars meet with Hong Kong sports enthusiasts

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Olympic stars meet with Hong Kong sports enthusiasts

China Daily

Athletes and coaches from the national team of the 2024 Paris Olympics visit Hong Kong from Aug 29 to 31. More than 30 athletes and coaches, including table tennis players Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu, visited the Hong Kong Sports Institute, an institution that has nurtured numerous outstanding Hong Kong athletes over the years, to engage with local athletes and …

Olympic stars meet with Hong Kong sports enthusiasts

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic stars meet with Hong Kong sports enthusiasts

China Daily

Athletes and coaches from the national team of the 2024 Paris Olympics visit Hong Kong from Aug 29 to 31. More than 30 athletes and coaches, including table tennis players Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu, visited the Hong Kong Sports Institute, an institution that has nurtured numerous outstanding Hong Kong athletes over the years, to engage with local athletes and …

HKSAR gov't hosts welcome banquet for Chinese Olympic champions

3 months, 3 weeks ago

HKSAR gov't hosts welcome banquet for Chinese Olympic champions

China Daily

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government hosts a welcome reception and banquet for the visiting delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday. HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Thursday evening hosted a welcome reception and banquet for the visiting delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 …

Mainland Olympians visit Hong Kong Sports Institute

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mainland Olympians visit Hong Kong Sports Institute

China Daily

Swimming star Zhang Yufei from the national team takes a photo with Hong Kong athletes. Photo by Zhang Yi / chinadaily.com.cn Mainland Olympians, including 59 gold medalists from the Paris 2024 Olympics, are on a three-day visit to Hong Kong, visiting the Hong Kong Sports Institute on Friday morning to engage with local athletes to foster friendships. There were also …

Mainland Olympians visit Hong Kong Sports Institute

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mainland Olympians visit Hong Kong Sports Institute

China Daily

Swimming star Zhang Yufei from the national team takes a photo with Hong Kong athletes. Photo by Zhang Yi / chinadaily.com.cn Mainland Olympians, including 59 gold medalists from the Paris 2024 Olympics, are on a three-day visit to Hong Kong, visiting the Hong Kong Sports Institute on Friday morning to engage with local athletes to foster friendships. There were also …

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

China Daily

Members of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attend the press conference at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui on Aug 29, 2024. HONG KONG - A delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a three-day visit. Chan Kwok-ki, chief secretary for administration of …

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

China Daily

Members of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attend the press conference at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui on Aug 29, 2024. HONG KONG - A delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a three-day visit. Chan Kwok-ki, chief secretary for administration of …

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions arrive in Hong Kong for 3-day visit

China Daily

Members of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Mainland Olympians delegation attend the press conference at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui on Aug 29, 2024. HONG KONG - A delegation of Chinese mainland Olympians from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a three-day visit. Chan Kwok-ki, chief secretary for administration of …

HK athletes' Olympic success praised

4 months, 1 week ago

HK athletes' Olympic success praised

China Daily

Hong Kong athletes' historic achievements and indomitable spirit at the Paris Olympics are expected to fuel enthusiasm for sports, propel the city's sports industry and inspire it to make greater contributions to the nation's high-quality development, representatives of various sectors said when congratulating the athletes. The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region …

The golden generation

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The golden generation

China Daily

After multiple world championships, China claimed its first-ever Olympic gold medal in artistic swimming at Paris 2024, after dominating the team acrobatic event on Wednesday. REUTERS/AFP/WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY Decades of progress When artistic swimming was added as an official Olympic sport in 1984, China had only just begun to develop the discipline. Over the decades since, the Chinese artistic swimming …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

The golden generation

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The golden generation

China Daily

After multiple world championships, China claimed its first-ever Olympic gold medal in artistic swimming at Paris 2024, after dominating the team acrobatic event on Wednesday. REUTERS/AFP/WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY Decades of progress When artistic swimming was added as an official Olympic sport in 1984, China had only just begun to develop the discipline. Over the decades since, the Chinese artistic swimming …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

A relay impressive haul

4 months, 2 weeks ago

A relay impressive haul

China Daily

From left: Wang Shun, Qin Haiyang, Pan Zhanle and Xu Jiayu secured two golds, two silvers and one bronze for the Chinese men's swimming team in Paris. If there remained any doubts over his world-record-breaking performance in the 100m freestyle final, the "human thruster", as Pan has been nicknamed by Chinese fans, dispelled them all, as he helped the Chinese …

China’s swimming doping controversy making waves at Paris Olympics — and in Washington

4 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s swimming doping controversy making waves at Paris Olympics — and in Washington

LA Times

The swimming competition at the 2024 Summer Games will conclude with four medal races Sunday, but that won’t quash a geopolitical tug-of-war that has erupted at the pool. An American official described it as “playing a game of ping-pong with media bullets.” It all began last spring when the New York Times and German broadcaster ARD reported that 23 members …

Zhang vows to return after Olympic bronze

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zhang vows to return after Olympic bronze

China Daily

China's swimmer Zhang Yufei interacts with United States' athletes on the podium after receiving the bronze medal in the women's 100m butterfly final at the Paris Olympic Games on Sunday. As the reigning Olympic champion in women's 200m butterfly, Zhang entered Sunday's final of the 100m sprint overshadowed by the surging form of this season's top-two swimmers - Gretchen Walsh …

Zhang vows to return after Olympic bronze

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Zhang vows to return after Olympic bronze

China Daily

China's swimmer Zhang Yufei interacts with United States' athletes on the podium after receiving the bronze medal in the women's 100m butterfly final at the Paris Olympic Games on Sunday. As the reigning Olympic champion in women's 200m butterfly, Zhang entered Sunday's final of the 100m sprint overshadowed by the surging form of this season's top-two swimmers - Gretchen Walsh …

Swimmer wins big in special events

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Swimmer wins big in special events

China Daily

Macao athlete Chen Yu-chia wins a silver medal and three bronze medals at the National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the National Special Olympic Games. Chen won a silver medal in the men's 400m freestyle S14 at the 11th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the eighth National Special Olympic Games, held in Northwest China's Shaanxi province from …

Hong Kong revels in glorious Games

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Hong Kong revels in glorious Games

China Daily

Karate fighter Lau Mo-sheung of Hong Kong, China performs her moves during the women's individual kata ranking round at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug 5. REUTERS After Cheung Ka-long won the city's first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo, in the men's individual foil fencing event, registrations for fencing classes in the city rose up to 70 percent, according to the …

Hong Kong revels in glorious Games

3 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong revels in glorious Games

China Daily

Lee Wai-sze of Hong Kong, China shows off her bronze medal after finishing third in the track cycling women's sprint at Tokyo 2020 on Aug 8. Summing up the Hong Kong team's impressive performance at the Tokyo Games, Lam said many of the city's athletes had recorded personal bests, and local residents were immensely proud of them. Following the Tokyo …

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Neeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics t-shirt added to World Athletics' Heritage Collection

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Neeraj Chopra's Paris Olympics t-shirt added to World Athletics' Heritage Collection

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Neeraj Chopra among Paris Olympics athletes whose competition artefacts added to World Athletics Heritage Collection

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Neeraj Chopra among Paris Olympics athletes whose competition artefacts added to World Athletics Heritage Collection

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

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Golden skaters leading the way

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Golden skaters leading the way

China Daily

A series of World Cup events held at Beijing 2022 venues have seen star athletes, such as China's Olympic champion freeskier Gu Ailing, delight fans with gravity-defying stunts and tricks over the past week. As China's most decorated winter sports national program, the country's short-track speed skating team has finally lived up to its world elite status on the revamped …

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Golden skaters leading the way

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Golden skaters leading the way

China Daily

A series of World Cup events held at Beijing 2022 venues have seen star athletes, such as China's Olympic champion freeskier Gu Ailing, delight fans with gravity-defying stunts and tricks over the past week. As China's most decorated winter sports national program, the country's short-track speed skating team has finally lived up to its world elite status on the revamped …

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Golden skaters leading the way

China Daily

A series of World Cup events held at Beijing 2022 venues have seen star athletes, such as China's Olympic champion freeskier Gu Ailing, delight fans with gravity-defying stunts and tricks over the past week. As China's most decorated winter sports national program, the country's short-track speed skating team has finally lived up to its world elite status on the revamped …

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Lani Pallister sends message to godmother Dawn Fraser after legend's surgery

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Lani Pallister will have thoughts of godmother Dawn Fraser on her mind at the world short course championships, admitting the sporting icon's health scare had been "frightening". Olympic gold medallist Pallister headlines Australia's team in Budapest, where her likely 400-metre freestyle final showdown against Canadian young gun Summer McIntosh on Wednesday morning looms as the highlight of the meet. Pallister …

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Caitlin Clark debuts in Sportico’s highest-paid female athletes list while Coco Gauff is at No. 1 for second year in a row

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Students have a ball in Hong Kong

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Students have a ball in Hong Kong

China Daily

Players representing universities from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan take part in the Asian University Basketball Challenge in Hong Kong between Nov 28 and Dec 1. Led by the outstanding 20-year-old guard Lee Ju-young, who scored 22 points, Yonsei defeated Peking University 93-87, which was led by 19-year-old forward Guan Ziyu, who also had 22 points …

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Students have a ball in Hong Kong

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Students have a ball in Hong Kong

China Daily

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Students have a ball in Hong Kong

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China Daily

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Students have a ball in Hong Kong

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Students have a ball in Hong Kong

China Daily

Players representing universities from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan take part in the Asian University Basketball Challenge in Hong Kong between Nov 28 and Dec 1. Led by the outstanding 20-year-old guard Lee Ju-young, who scored 22 points, Yonsei defeated Peking University 93-87, which was led by 19-year-old forward Guan Ziyu, who also had 22 points …

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14-time Olympic medalist Emma McKeon retires from swimming

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Dive, dream, discover

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Chen Yuxi during the final of the women's 10m platform event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. ANTONIO MARTINEZ/EUROPA PRESS via GETTY IMAGE At 19, Chen Yuxi's achievements in diving are already the stuff of legend: two Olympic gold medals and two silvers. Three months after claiming diving gold in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform at the Paris Olympics, Chen is …

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Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Breaking Records

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Pan Zhanle's remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics have captivated the world. At 10 years old, he set new world records in the 100m and 4x100m medley relay, solidifying his status as a swimming prodigy. His dedication and resilience have inspired fans and left a lasting legacy on Chinese swimming history.

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Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore

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Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore

China Daily

Pan Zhanle's remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics have captivated the world. At 10 years old, he set new world records in the 100m and 4x100m medley relay, showcasing his exceptional speed and determination. His hometown of Wenzhou, China, has produced numerous swimming champions, and Pan is a testament to the power of dreams and unwavering commitment to excellence.

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Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Breaking Records

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Breaking Records

China Daily

Pan Zhanle's remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics have captivated the world. At 10 years old, he broke two world records in the 100m and 4x100m medley relay, showcasing his exceptional speed and determination. Pan's inspiring journey has inspired many, demonstrating that dreams can be achieved through hard work and unwavering determination.

Inspiration Overcoming Adversity Swimming Youthful Dream Wenzhou

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore

China Daily

Pan Zhanle's remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics have captivated the world. At 10 years old, he set new world records in the 100m and 4x100m medley relay, solidifying his status as a swimming prodigy. His dedication and resilience have inspired fans and left a lasting legacy on Chinese swimming history.

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China's Tennis Boom: Zheng Qinwen's Rise Sparks a Tennis Renaissance

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China's Tennis Boom: Zheng Qinwen's Rise Sparks a Tennis Renaissance

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Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen expressed concern about the popularity of tennis in China, highlighting the challenges players face in securing court bookings and finding coaches. She highlighted the flourishing state of tennis at all levels, with numerous tournaments attracting large crowds and inspiring a new generation of players.

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Team China Dominates World Short-Track Speed Skating Season, Setting Stage for 2026 Olympics

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Team China Dominates World Short-Track Speed Skating Season, Setting Stage for 2026 Olympics

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Team China is gearing up for glory in the new ISU World Tour season, with a strong roster of Olympic and world champions, as well as rising young stars. The team participated in joint practice sessions with national teams from France and Australia, offering them valuable international exposure and adaptation to local conditions. The appointment of Zhang, along with the …

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Team China Dominates World Short-Track Speed Skating Season, Setting Stage for 2026 Olympics

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Team China Dominates World Short-Track Speed Skating Season, Setting Stage for 2026 Olympics

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Team China is gearing up for glory in the new ISU World Tour season, with a strong roster of Olympic and world champions, as well as rising young stars. The team participated in joint practice sessions with national teams from the host, France and Australia, offering them valuable international exposure and adaptation to local conditions. The appointment of Zhang, along …

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Volleyball Showdown Across the Taiwan Strait: A Tale of Height and Friendship

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Volleyball Showdown Across the Taiwan Strait: A Tale of Height and Friendship

China Daily

Two young volleyball players from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, Hung Yu-tien and Li Yushan, compete in the first Cross-Strait (Jimei) Youth Volleyball Friendship Match in Xiamen, Fujian province. Despite their height differences, they share a passion for the sport and are learning from each other. The match promotes emotional connections between the two teams and highlights the importance of …

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Volleyball Showdown Across the Taiwan Strait: Tall vs. Petite Showdown

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Volleyball Showdown Across the Taiwan Strait: Tall vs. Petite Showdown

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Nearly 600 young volleyball players from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao gathered in Xiamen, Fujian province, to participate in the first Cross-Strait (Jimei) Youth Volleyball Friendship Match. The game showcased the incredible height disparity between the two teams, with Hung Yu-tien towering at 173 cm and Li Yushan towering at 197 cm. Despite the height difference, both …

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Quzhou's Yu breaks Asian record at Swimming World Cup

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Quzhou's Yu breaks Asian record at Swimming World Cup

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chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-22 Yu Yiting from Quzhou, Zhejiang province, competes in the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 in Shanghai. At the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 in Shanghai, Yu Yiting from Quzhou, Zhejiang province, set a new Asian record in the women's 100-meter individual medley, clocking in at 57.51 seconds to claim the silver medal. Yu's performance was …

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China Dominates Swimming World Cup, Tang Secures Two Gold Medals

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China Dominates Swimming World Cup, Tang Secures Two Gold Medals

China Daily

China shines at the FINA Swimming World Cup 2024, securing a total of 6 gold, 11 silver, and 7 bronze medals. Tang Qianting and Tang Muhan each claimed a gold medal in the women's 50m breaststroke final, breaking the Asian record. Chinese swimmers dominated the 800m freestyle, securing the podium with gold, silver, and bronze medals.

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