News & Insights Across Asia
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan, 17, made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning her third gold medal in the women’s 10-meter platform, becoming China’s youngest three-time Olympic champion.
Yang Jiayu won gold for China in the women’s 20km race walk at Paris 2024, securing China’s 11th gold medal. She finished in 1:25:54, ahead of Spain’s María Pérez and Australia’s Jemima Montag.
Five swimming golds were awarded at the Paris Olympics on Monday, showcasing talents from around the globe. China’s Xu and Tang secured silver medals, while Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan set a new Olympic record.
China’s women’s 4x100m relay team earned the bronze medal with a time of 3:30.30 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting their growing prowess in global track and field events.
China’s weightlifting star Hou Zhihui is aiming to defend her Olympic title at the Paris Games, seeking a second consecutive gold in the women’s 49kg category after a record-setting performance in Tokyo.
China’s leading sprinter Su Bingtian will miss the 2024 Paris Olympics due to injuries hindering his training over the past two years.
Chinese weightlifter Shi Zhiyong aims for his third Olympic gold at Paris 2024, facing new challenges from injuries and rising competitors after a record-breaking career.