China is all set to make waves at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! 🎉 With a massive team of 405 athletes, including 136 men and 269 women, they're gearing up to compete on the world's biggest stage starting July 26.
What's more exciting? 🤔 Forty-two of these athletes are already Olympic gold medalists, ready to defend their titles, while a whopping 223 are making their Olympic debut! Talk about fresh talent! 🌟 Plus, showcasing the rich diversity of China, 26 athletes hail from ethnic minority groups.
The average age of Team China is just 25, making it a young and dynamic squad full of energy and ambition. They're set to compete in 236 events across 42 disciplines in 30 sports. That's a ton of chances to bring home some medals! 🥇🥈🥉
Behind the scenes, a dedicated crew of 311 staff members, including 42 from abroad, will be supporting the athletes with training, coaching, and more. Among them, 34 are foreign coaches bringing in international expertise.
Remember the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? China snagged an impressive 89 medals, including 38 golds! 🏅 Can they top that this time? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure—the excitement is real, and we can't wait to cheer them on! 📣
Stay tuned for more updates as we follow Team China's journey to Paris 2024! 🚀
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China to send 405 athletes to 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris
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