Chinese newspaper praises historic Olympics for national sports

(Dan Tri) - Chinese media has used many beautiful words to praise the country's sports delegation for making the 2024 Paris Olympics a great success with 40 gold medals.

"The Chinese sports delegation won 40 gold medals, 27 silver medals and 24 bronze medals at the Paris Olympics. China set a record for the most gold medals at an Olympics held abroad, paying tribute to the hard work of the athletes and bringing them ultimate glory!", China's 163 newspaper said about the achievements of the country's sports delegation after the end of 17 official competition days at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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The Chinese sports delegation set a record for the number of gold medals won at an Olympics held abroad (Photo: Sina).

"The Chinese sports delegation has achieved its best results in overseas competitions since participating in the 1984 Summer Olympics. China's total number of Summer Olympic gold medals so far is 303. Traditional strengths continue to shine with the diving, table tennis and shooting teams. At the same time, some breakthroughs in other sports are also very interesting. Zheng Qinwen defeated strong opponents and won the first Olympic tennis gold medal in the history of the Chinese team. Swimmer Pan Zhanle renewed the men's 100m freestyle world record and together with his teammates won the second gold medal in the men's 4X100m mixed relay, which the US swimming team has monopolized for the past 40 years. The synchronized swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, women's boxing, BMX freestyle and other events won their first Olympic gold medals...", 163 added in the content section. Meanwhile, Xinhua News Agency hailed the athletes born after 2000 as the heroes who brought China a hugely successful Olympics. "The next wave pushes the previous wave - an old Chinese saying perfectly sums up the spirit of the past 17 days as the Olympic Games return to Paris after a century. The Games were marked by historic firsts and inspiring performances from the new generation of Chinese athletes, born after 2000, who, like the rising waves of a mighty river, captured the world's attention not only with their sporting achievements but also with the spirit they displayed," Xinhua News Agency stressed.

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Tennis player Zheng Qinwen, born in 2002, won China's first Olympic gold medal in tennis (Photo: Getty).

The Morning News also emphasized the number of gold medals that China won at the Paris Olympics. "When Li Wenwen won the gold medal in the weightlifting over 81kg category, the result of the Chinese sports delegation was set at 40 gold medals, 27 silver medals and 24 bronze medals. This was a perfect achievement, statistics showed that the number of gold medals won by the Chinese delegation set a record for the best in the Olympics abroad, surpassing the previous record of 38 gold medals in London." The Beijing Daily also wrote: "The phoenix dances, the dragon swims, the sea waves. With 40 gold medals, China set a new record for participating in the Olympics abroad. Many sports have broken the monopoly and many Olympic records have been broken." In addition to Chinese media, many Chinese fans also praised the country's athletes for making a big splash at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "The charm of sports lies precisely in its uncertainty. Every moment can lead to a miracle that rewrites destiny, and every effort can be the starting point for climbing to a new peak. China is like explorers walking on the Milky Way, with each leap shining with the spark of perseverance and dreams. The giant ship carrying the glory of the Chinese sports team has witnessed a strong growth from youth to adulthood. Each medal is like the brightest shooting star in the night sky, piercing through the silence and illuminating the glorious journey of Chinese sports," a Chinese fan praised.