In a groundbreaking moment for Asian tennis, China’s Zheng Qinwen has made history by becoming the first Asian-born player to reach a singles final at the Olympics. The sixth-seeded sensation delivered an extraordinary performance on Thursday, defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics. Zheng’s victory is not...
Gold medal-winning Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long, who made history this week by becoming the first man in 68 years to defend his Olympic foil title, received a rousing reception from fans after returning home from Paris on Friday morning. The 27-year-old, who secured Hong Kong’s only gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games, is the...
As Hong Kong eagerly anticipates more medals from the Paris Olympics, the city is abuzz with admiration for its star fencer, Vivian Kong Man-wai. The 30-year-old épéeist topped the list of trending Google searches on Saturday following her historic triumph, as residents sought to learn more about their current heroine. Kong, affectionately dubbed “Queen Kong,”...
Top athletes from China showcased their talents on the world stage during the third day of the Paris Olympics, earning a series of impressive victories across various sports. Lian Junjie and Yang Hao celebrated their gold medal win in the men’s synchronized 10m platform diving event, marking a standout performance at the Aquatics Centre in...
Chinese marksman Sheng Lihao, a 19-year-old world record holder, secured his second Olympic gold medal yesterday at the Paris Olympics. Sheng, who had previously paired with Huang Yuting to win the 10m air rifle mixed team event on Saturday, set a new Olympic record with a score of 252.2 points in the individual competition. The...
Chinese sports fans are enjoying an unprecedented immersive viewing experience of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, thanks to the introduction of live broadcasts in cinemas across the country. For the first time, audiences can gather in theaters to watch and cheer on their favorite athletes, bringing a new level of excitement and engagement to the...
Riders compete during a warm-up event for the Paris Olympics in Guangming District on May 25. Bicycles crafted by Guangming-based Xidesheng (XDS) Carbon-Tech are set to make their highly-anticipated second appearance at the Olympic Games as the Paris Olympics prepare to kick off on July 26. As a longstanding partner of the Chinese Cycling Association...
Renowned Chinese guzheng musician Chang Jing is celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a unique musical gift. On the opening day of the Games, Chang will release her new album, Red, White, Blue, which features adaptations of works by French composers Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, and Claude Debussy. Chang Jing, known for her captivating...
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Chinese culture is making a significant impact, showcased through various cultural elements and the Chinese sports delegation’s distinctive uniforms. This cultural exchange is highlighted by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee’s (CNOSF) recent receipt of four pieces of Chinese blue and white porcelain, symbolizing the ongoing cultural appreciation between...
