Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
7 months ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. Set to take place from Aug 29 to Sept 7 at the Paris La Defense Arena, the swimming competition will see China field 46 athletes — 21 men and 25 women — making the team the second-largest contingent after athletics. Wei Wei, a staff member on China's Paralympic swimming team, said that the team, along with the second batch of the Chinese delegation, arrived at the Paralympic Village in Paris on the evening of Aug 21. At the Tokyo Paralympics, China's swimming team delivered a remarkable performance, taking home 19 golds, 19 silvers, and 18 bronze medals. Since preparing for the Hangzhou Asian Para Games last year, the Chinese swimming team has been working on a comprehensive training plan in sync with the upcoming Paris Paralympics.

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China Dominates Swimming World Cup, Tang Secures Two Gold Medals
5 months, 1 week ago

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.

China Dominates Swimming World Cup, Tang Secures Two Gold Medals
5 months, 1 week ago

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 claim a gold medal in the women's 50m breaststroke final, breaking the Asian record. Chinese swimmers dominated the 800m freestyle, with Tang Muhan claiming the gold medal in a time of 8:15.34. The …

China Dominates Swimming World Cup, Tang Secures Two Gold Medals
5 months, 1 week ago

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 claim a gold medal in the women's 50m breaststroke final, breaking the Asian record. Chinese swimmers dominate the 800m freestyle, securing the podium with gold, silver and bronze medals.

China leaves Paris Paralympics in success
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China leaves Paris Paralympics in success

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. According to delegation secretary-general Chang Zheng, Team China showed an overall improvement in Paris, with the number of gold-winning sports rising from 9 in the previous Games to 12. "Both veteran and young athletes displayed their talents, with the …

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?

The Hindu  

China’s para swimmer Jiang Yuyan emerged as the most successful athlete at Paris 2024 Paralympics with seven gold medals. The 19-year-old Jiang, known as the ‘Flying Fish,’ made her Paralympic debut in Tokyo and clinched two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In Paris, Jiang competed in nine events and the only two in which she did not win …

Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris

Al Jazeera  

The Paralympic Games have come to an end with a spectacular light show and dance party capping a final day of competition that saw two world records fall. Addressing the closing ceremony at a packed Stade de France, chief Paris 2024 organiser and former gold medal-winning canoeist Tony Estanguet said the six weeks of the Paralympics and the Olympics would …

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's Jiang Yuyan, gold medallist in the Women's 100m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, celebrates on the podium with the silver and bronze medallists at Paris La Defense Arena in France on Sept 7. From Athens 2004 to Paris 2024, China's Paralympic delegation has maintained its dominance in six consecutive …

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

China's Jiang Yuyan, gold medallist in the Women's 100m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, celebrates on the podium with the silver and bronze medallists at Paris La Defense Arena in France on Sept 7. As the flame of this summer's Paralympic Games flickered out on Sunday in the French capital, signaling the end of more than 10 days of …

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

Chinese para swimmer Yuan Weiyi aims to inspire others with her remarkable journey
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese para swimmer Yuan Weiyi aims to inspire others with her remarkable journey

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-07 Large | Medium | Small Gold medalist Yuan Weiyi, silver medalist Guo Jincheng, bronze medalist Wang Lichao of China pose for photo after the awarding ceremony of the men's 50m backstroke S5 final of swimming at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 3, 2024. PARIS -- Chinese para swimmer Yuan Weiyi found inspiration in …

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Chinese para swimmer Jiang Yuyan claimed her fourth gold in Paris by breaking the world record in the women's 100m freestyle S7 at the Paralympic Games on Wednesday. Jiang, who won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the Tokyo Paralympic Games three years ago, lost her right arm and …

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Chinese para swimmer Jiang Yuyan claimed her fourth gold in Paris by breaking the world record in the women's 100m freestyle S7 at the Paralympic Games on Wednesday. Jiang, who won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the Tokyo Paralympic Games three years ago, lost her right arm and …

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer

China Daily  

Liu Yu celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Liu Yu of China pumped her fists in the air and yelled after finishing third in the women's 50m backstroke S5 final at the Paris Paralympic Games on Tuesday. "As I could not walk, the older boys and girls in the orphanage would carry me on their backs to school," Liu recalled …

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-04 Large | Medium | Small Liu Yu celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Liu Yu of China pumped her fists in the air and yelled after finishing third in the women's 50m backstroke S5 final at the Paris Paralympic Games on Tuesday. "As I could not walk, the older boys and girls in the orphanage would carry …

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer

China Daily  

Liu Yu celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Liu Yu of China pumped her fists in the air and yelled after finishing third in the women's 50m backstroke S5 final at the Paris Paralympic Games on Tuesday. "As I could not walk, the older boys and girls in the orphanage would carry me on their backs to school," Liu recalled …

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan of China in action during the Paris 2024 Paralympics women's 200m individual medley SM6 heats at the Paris La Defense Arena on Friday. Before the Paris Paralympics, Jiang Yuyan added a touch of flair to her left hand — a set of long, sparkling nails that she hoped might offer a slight psychological edge in competition. As she …

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan of China in action during the Paris 2024 Paralympics women's 200m individual medley SM6 heats at the Paris La Defense Arena on Friday. Before the Paris Paralympics, Jiang Yuyan added a touch of flair to her left hand — a set of long, sparkling nails that she hoped might offer a slight psychological edge in competition. As she …

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory

China Daily  

Defying the odds Jiang lost her right arm and leg in a car accident when she was just three years old. In 2017, Jiang joined the Zhejiang provincial para swimming team, where she committed to a grueling regimen of at least 10,000 meters a day. The team's coach, Feng Jie, describes Jiang as the "ideal athlete "that every coach dreams …

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-03 Large | Medium | Small Teenager shatters Paralympic record twice to top podium in her 'weakest' event Jiang Yuyan of China in action during the Paris 2024 Paralympics women's 200m individual medley SM6 heats at the Paris La Defense Arena on Friday. Before the Paris Paralympics, Jiang Yuyan added a touch of flair to her left …

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-03 Large | Medium | Small Defying the odds Jiang lost her right arm and leg in a car accident when she was just three years old. In 2017, Jiang joined the Zhejiang provincial para swimming team, where she committed to a grueling regimen of at least 10,000 meters a day. The team's coach, Feng Jie, describes …

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory

China Daily  

Defying the odds Jiang lost her right arm and leg in a car accident when she was just three years old. In 2017, Jiang joined the Zhejiang provincial para swimming team, where she committed to a grueling regimen of at least 10,000 meters a day. The team's coach, Feng Jie, describes Jiang as the "ideal athlete "that every coach dreams …

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan of China in action during the Paris 2024 Paralympics women's 200m individual medley SM6 heats at the Paris La Defense Arena on Friday. Before the Paris Paralympics, Jiang Yuyan added a touch of flair to her left hand — a set of long, sparkling nails that she hoped might offer a slight psychological edge in competition. As she …

Paralympics 2024 live: Alice Tai gold caps off successful night for Great Britain in the pool
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024 live: Alice Tai gold caps off successful night for Great Britain in the pool

The Telegraph  

Great Britain won three golds, one silver and a bronze to overtake China at the top of the Para-swimming medal table on day three of the Paris Games. Stephen Clegg, William Ellard and Alice Tai won a hat-trick of golds in 40 minutes at La Defense Arena on a dominant night to kick start a medal rush for Great Britain …

Paralympics | Day 1: China claims four golds, multiple new records set
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paralympics | Day 1: China claims four golds, multiple new records set

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-30 Large | Medium | Small Wang Xiaomei of China reacts during the award ceremony after the women's C1-3 3000m individual pursuit final of para cycling track at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 29, 2024. On the opening day of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Chinese athletes secured four gold and one silver medals …

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games
7 months ago

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games

China Daily  

Zhang Jiabin, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, prepares for the Paris Paralympic Games during a training session at the stadium near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Aug 27, 2024. PENG PENG/ZHEJIANG DAILY Yu Yutan, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, expressed his eagerness to enjoy the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as he familiarized himself …

Cyclist Li claims China's 1st gold at Paris Paralympics
7 months ago

Cyclist Li claims China's 1st gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Chinese cyclist Li Zhangyu claims the nation's first gold medal by beating his compatriot Liang Weicong in the men's C1 3000m individual pursuit gold medal match at Paris Paralympics on Thursday. PARIS -- Chinese cyclist Li Zhangyu claimed the nation's first gold medal by beating his compatriot Liang Weicong in the men's C1 3,000m individual pursuit gold medal match at …

Cyclist Li claims China's 1st gold at Paris Paralympics
7 months ago

Cyclist Li claims China's 1st gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Chinese cyclist Li Zhangyu claims the nation's first gold medal by beating his compatriot Liang Weicong in the men's C1 3000m individual pursuit gold medal match at Paris Paralympics on Thursday. PARIS -- Chinese cyclist Li Zhangyu claimed the nation's first gold medal by beating his compatriot Liang Weicong in the men's C1 3,000m individual pursuit gold medal match at …

Cyclist Li claims China's 1st gold at Paris Paralympics
7 months ago

Cyclist Li claims China's 1st gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-29 Large | Medium | Small Chinese cyclist Li Zhangyu claims the nation's first gold medal by beating his compatriot Liang Weicong in the men's C1 3000m individual pursuit gold medal match at Paris Paralympics on Thursday. PARIS -- Chinese cyclist Li Zhangyu claimed the nation's first gold medal by beating his compatriot Liang Weicong in the men's …

Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory
7 months ago

Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-28 Large | Medium | Small Members of the Chinese badminton team train on Saturday in Paris, ahead of the Paralympic Games that start on Wednesday. With an average age of 25.8 years old, China's 284 Paralympians are set to participate in 19 sports, including archery, athletics and badminton, across 302 events at the 17th Summer Paralympic …

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
7 months ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY As one of China's flagship teams at the Paralympics, the swimming squad has wasted no time in adjusting to the rigors of competition in Paris. Wei Wei, a staff member on China's Paralympic swimming team, said that the team, along with the …

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
7 months ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY As one of China's flagship teams at the Paralympics, the swimming squad has wasted no time in adjusting to the rigors of competition in Paris. Wei Wei, a staff member on China's Paralympic swimming team, said that the team, along with the …

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
7 months ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. Set to take place from Aug 29 to Sept 7 at the Paris La Defense Arena, the swimming competition will see China field 46 athletes — 21 men and 25 women — making the team the …

Chinese Paralympic team arrives in Paris
7 months ago

Chinese Paralympic team arrives in Paris

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small Chinese archery athlete Gan Jun takes part in a training session ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug 24, 2024. As the Paris Paralympic Games are on the horizon, the Chinese Paralympic delegation has arrived at the Paralympic Village in Paris, where preparations are now in their final …

Diving for common goal
7 months ago

Diving for common goal

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-23 Large | Medium | Small A snapshot of the preparations of the disabled swimmers taking part in the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games With just a few days left until the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Chinese Paralympic swimming team is diligently preparing to showcase its skills at the event. Swimming is renowned for its inclusivity among …

Diving for common goal
7 months ago

Diving for common goal

China Daily  

Editor's note: This year, the People's Republic of China will celebrate its 75th anniversary, marking a crucial year for achieving the goals and tasks outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan. With just a few days left until the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Chinese Paralympic swimming team is diligently preparing to showcase its skills at the event. According to Wei …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-21 Large | Medium | Small BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, …

Official calls for anti-doping vigilance
7 months, 1 week ago

Official calls for anti-doping vigilance

China Daily  

A mobilization conference for the Paralympians attending the Paris Games is held in Beijing on Aug 20, 2024. A senior sports official reiterated China's zero-tolerance approach toward doping on Tuesday while seeing off the Chinese Paralympic delegation heading to the Paris Paralympic Games, and urged the athletes to earn respect through strength and integrity. Speaking at a mobilization conference for …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, stressed that the delegation members are supposed to …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, stressed that the delegation members are supposed to …

Chinese state councilor encourages athletes to strive for glory at Paris Paralympics
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese state councilor encourages athletes to strive for glory at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-17 Large | Medium | Small Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin, also director of the State Council's working committee for disabled people, meets with members of China's Paralympic delegation in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2024. Shen called on the country's Paris-bound Paralympians to strive for athletic success and show good sportsmanship at the upcoming Paralympic Games. …

516-member Paralympic team formed
7 months, 1 week ago

516-member Paralympic team formed

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-17 Large | Medium | Small This photo taken on Aug 16, 2024 shows a general view at the inaugural meeting of the Chinese delegation for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Beijing, capital of China. China's delegation for the upcoming Paris Paralympics, marking its 11th appearance at the Summer Paralympic Games, includes 126 male and 158 female …

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note

China Daily  

Chinese rhythmic gymnasts Huang Zhangjiayang, Wang Lanjing and Guo Qiqi perform with ribbons and balls at Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris, France, on Saturday. Team China won the country's first Olympic group all-around gold medal in the sport on Saturday with a total of 69.80 points. HANNAH MCKAY/REUTERS A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold …

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note

China Daily  

Chinese rhythmic gymnasts Huang Zhangjiayang, Wang Lanjing and Guo Qiqi perform with ribbons and balls at Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris, France, on Saturday. Team China won the country's first Olympic group all-around gold medal in the sport on Saturday with a total of 69.80 points. HANNAH MCKAY/REUTERS A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold …

The golden generation
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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, …

China wins artistic swimming gold at Paris Olympics, where the sport moved forward without Russia
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China wins artistic swimming gold at Paris Olympics, where the sport moved forward without Russia

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — China took gold in the artistic swimming team event Wednesday night at the Paris Olympics, with the United States getting silver and Spain taking bronze. Gold medalists China team, silver medalists USA team, and bronze medalists Spain team pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the team acrobatic routine of artistic swimming at the 2024 …

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