JIN DING/CHINA DAILY The just-concluded Paris Olympic Games was milestone for China, as the country not only won 40 gold medals, tying with the United States for top gold medal winner, but also celebrated its best ever performance at an Olympics overseas, showcasing its emergence as a global sports powerhouse. China has long championed the principle of "Friendship First, Competition …
PARIS - China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Olympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. China finished second in the overall medal table at Paris 2024, with 40 gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze medals, marking the country's best performance at an overseas Olympic Games. "You have vigorously …
BEIJING — China accused the United States of violating the Olympic spirit on Tuesday after the Biden administration announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games over human rights concerns. Psaki said the U.S. has a “fundamental commitment to promoting human rights” and that it “will not be contributing to the fanfare of the Games.” The diplomatic boycott comes …
Highlights China says the boycott seriously violates the principle of political neutrality of sports China's spokesperson Zhao Lijian the US will pay a price for its practices Zhao vowed that China would respond with “resolute countermeasures" but offered no details China on Tuesday accused the United States of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February's …
The Australian Olympic team came together in the athletes' village to watch the Matildas take on New Zealand in their opening match on Wednesday, as the Matildas gave their own display of unity — linking arms and displaying the Aboriginal flag in a stand against racism. Key points: Patty Mills says the Australian team gathered to watch the Matildas' win …
