China's sailing team is making waves (pun intended) as they gear up for the Paris Games! 🌊⛵ Currently in Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, they're competing in the National Windsurfing Championship—their final splash before hitting the Olympic waters.
Since December, these sailors have been on a roll! 🏆 They rocked the Asian Sailing Championship, snagging victories in five events and securing five Olympic spots. But they didn't stop there! With stellar performances at the Hague World Championships and the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, they clinched four more Olympic places. That's a grand total of nine spots for Paris—the most they've had since the Beijing 2008 Games! 🎉
Team leader Zhang Xiguang is pumped for what's ahead. After bringing home one gold and a silver from Tokyo three years ago, he's aiming even higher for France. 🇫🇷✨
\"Our training results have been super promising! The wind conditions in Jinzhou are on point, and we've been grinding hard to match the intensity of actual competitions,\" Zhang shared. \"We're all about creating that peak performance vibe!\" 💪🌬️
With their sails set and spirits high, China's sailing team is ready to make a splash in Paris! Stay tuned for more waves from these ocean champs! 🌟🌊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
