Get ready to cheer, folks! 🎉 China's dynamic duo, table tennis legend Ma Long 🏓 and artistic swimming star Feng Yu 🌊, are gearing up to hoist the flag for China 🇨🇳 at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics! 🥳
Ma Long, often hailed as one of the greatest in table tennis history, is set to make his fourth Olympic appearance at the age of 35! 🤩 With an impressive collection of two men's singles gold medals, three team titles at the Olympics, and multiple World Championships and World Cup victories, he's a true powerhouse on the table. This time, Ma will be focusing on smashing it in the men's team event! 💪
Meanwhile, 24-year-old Feng Yu leads the way in artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming. A multi-time world champion, she helped the Chinese team secure silver at the Tokyo Games three years ago. 🌟 Paris 2024 marks her second Olympic journey, and she's ready to make waves! 💦
\"I was both surprised and happy when I learned that I was chosen as China's flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Games,\" Feng shared excitedly on social media. 🥰 \"I look forward to displaying the spirit of Chinese athletes and hope that the team can achieve more success this time.\"
The grand Opening Ceremony is set to dazzle the world from the River Seine 🌊 this Friday night! Stay tuned for an unforgettable kickoff to the Games! 🎇
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Ma Long, Feng Yu to carry flag for China at Olympic Opening Ceremony
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