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summary:Look ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics which will be held four years from now.

The Chinese team won the championship in the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around final.

On the evening of August 11, local time in France, the 33rd Summer Olympic Games came to a successful conclusion. In the final match on the closing day, the US women's basketball team defeated the host French women's basketball team by a narrow margin, helping the US delegation to "tie" the Chinese delegation with a total of 40-40 gold medals at the last moment, and to secure the leading position with a slight advantage in the total number of medals. The fierce "China-US competition" for the leading position in the gold medal list was staged until the last day and the last moment to reveal the suspense, almost replicating the dramatic scene of the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.

Gold medal table data from the International Olympic Committee's official website

Even though it still ranked second in the gold medal list, the Chinese delegation still won 91 medals, including 40 gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze medals, achieving the best performance in the history of overseas participation in the Summer Olympics since China fully participated in the Summer Olympics in 1984. Since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the Chinese sports delegation has won 301 gold medals in total, with 40 gold medals in the Paris Olympics, paying tribute to the 40-year journey of the Summer Olympics after China returned to the Olympic family, and looking forward to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which will come again in four years.

Excellent performance, Chinese sports pay tribute to the 40th anniversary of the Summer Olympics

Looking back at the time when Xu Haifeng shot the first Olympic gold in 1984, 301 gold medals have shone in the past 40 years, reflecting the hard work and sweat of generations of Olympic athletes, and witnessing the continuous climb of Chinese competitive sports. In Paris, Chinese athletes achieved excellent results, with the total number of gold medals surpassing London, setting the best record in overseas competition history. Behind this are various new breakthroughs: breakthroughs in the number of participating events, breakthroughs in the total number and quality of gold medals, breakthroughs in the coverage of gold medal events, and breakthroughs in the number of provinces that have sent gold medal athletes.

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 10, 2024, Chinese team coach Sun Dan (first from left) celebrates with the team members after the game. On the same day, in the collective all-around final of the artistic gymnastics event at the Paris Olympics, the Chinese team won the championship. Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Yanan

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 10, 2024, the Chinese team in the competition. On the same day, in the collective all-around final of the rhythmic gymnastics event at the Paris Olympics, the Chinese team won the championship. Xinhua News Agency reporter Cheng Min photo

In Paris, the composition of the Chinese team's gold medals has changed from the traditional events such as table tennis, badminton, diving, weightlifting, and gymnastics to a more balanced distribution of events. This year, China has achieved breakthroughs in international mainstream events such as swimming and tennis, and has also come from behind in emerging "niche" events such as BMX, breakdancing, and rock climbing. The sports power is striding towards becoming a sports power. The Chinese artistic sports and synchronized swimming teams conquered the audience and judges with their traditional choreography, won the first Olympic gold medal, let the oriental beauty bloom in Paris, helped the national trend blow into the Olympics, and produced a wonderful chemical reaction in the intersection and fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.

The "post-80s" and "post-90s" in the Chinese delegation competed for gold and silver medals and charged forward. Ma Long won gold medals in four Olympic Games, becoming the Chinese athlete with the most Olympic gold medals; Zhang Yufei participated in six events in this Olympics and won six medals, becoming the Chinese athlete with the most Olympic medals.

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 4, 2024, Chinese team players Xu Jiayu, Qin Haiyang, Sun Jiajun, Pan Zhanle (from left to right) enter the venue before the game. On the same day, in the men's 4x100m medley relay final of the Paris Olympic swimming event, the Chinese team won the gold medal with a time of 3 minutes 27.46 seconds. Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 4, 2024, champion Chinese team players Qin Haiyang, Xu Jiayu, Sun Jiajun, Pan Zhanle (from right to left) took a group photo after the award ceremony. On the same day, in the men's 4x100m medley relay final of the Paris Olympic swimming event, the Chinese team won the gold medal with a time of 3 minutes 27.46 seconds. Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi

Under the leadership of veterans, the post-00s and post-05s have caught up and a group of young top athletes have emerged. 19-year-old Sheng Lihao and 17-year-old Huang Yuting won the first gold medal, 18-year-old Deng Yawen won the first Olympic gold medal in freestyle BMX, 19-year-old Pan Zhanle not only broke the world record in men's 100m freestyle and won the gold medal, but also won the men's 4×100m medley relay championship with his teammates; 21-year-old Zheng Qinwen won the women's singles tennis championship for the first time. A group of young athletes have taken up the banner of Chinese competitive sports and shouldered the mission of winning glory for the country.

Good appearance, showing the sunny and healthy image of Chinese youth

In addition to competing for gold and silver medals in the Paris Olympics, Chinese athletes and athletes from other countries upheld the spirit of "greater unity" and left behind many shining and warm moments.

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 5, 2024, runner-up Chinese player He Bingjiao holds the Spanish badge at the award ceremony. On the same day, in the women's singles final of the badminton event at the Paris Olympics, South Korean player An Se-young won the gold medal and Chinese player He Bingjiao won the silver medal. Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Zhenglai

Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao won the silver medal in women's singles. When she went on stage to receive the award, she held a badge of the Spanish Olympic Committee. Earlier, in the semi-finals, He Bingjiao's opponent, Spanish player Marin, had to withdraw due to serious injuries. He Bingjiao said, "Marin is a very good player. I hope she can see this scene and wish her a speedy recovery." Afterwards, Marin wrote a message to thank He Bingjiao. The International Olympic Committee, the Spanish Olympic Committee and sports figures also praised He Bingjiao's behavior as the best interpretation of the Olympic spirit.

In the table tennis arena, German player Ocharov also paid attention to the performance of the Chinese team. In the more than ten years of playing in the international arena, he has played against Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and other national table tennis players many times. The opponents on the court have also forged a deep friendship off the court. Ma Long said after the game that Paris is his last dance in the Olympics. He hopes that some of his experience as a veteran can be passed on to the younger generation of players. "When I was a child, I watched Boll's games and learned from him. He is more popular in China than in Germany. This is the influence of great athletes."

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, July 30, 2024, the champion Chinese pair Wang Chuqin (second from left)/Sun Yingsha (third from right), the runner-up North Korean pair Lee Jung-sik (first from left)/Kim Geum-young (third from left), and the third place South Korean pair Lim Jong-hoon/Shin Yu-bin (second from right) took a selfie at the award ceremony. On the same day, in the mixed doubles final of the Paris Olympic Games table tennis, the Chinese pair Wang Chuqin/Sun Yingsha defeated the North Korean pair Lee Jung-sik/Kim Geum-young 4-2 to win the championship. Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Dongzhen

At the award ceremony for the mixed doubles table tennis event, young athletes from China, North Korea and South Korea took a group photo. This scene that transcended sports and crossed national boundaries was praised by many netizens. In the synchronized swimming group event, Chinese athletes posed in the shape of the "Eiffel Tower" at the beginning to pay tribute to the host. There were many scenes of sports exchanges between China and foreign countries inside and outside the stadium. Warm greetings and tender actions constantly interpreted the common values ​​of unity, friendship and progress for all mankind.

The Olympic Games are like a bridge, allowing the seeds of friendship to cross national borders and take root and sprout among athletes and spectators from all countries.

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 9, 2024, champion Chinese team players Wang Chuqin, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong (from left to right) at the award ceremony. On the same day, in the men's table tennis team gold medal match at the Paris Olympics, the Chinese team defeated the Swedish team and won the championship. Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Dongzhen

On the field, Chinese athletes actively interacted with athletes from other countries and regions, global media, and on-site audiences, showing a good image of generosity, confidence, openness and friendliness. Outside the field, places and platforms such as the "China House" full of Chinese elements vigorously promoted Chinese traditional sports culture and China's sports development achievements abroad, and carried out friendly exchanges with foreign countries. In the more united connotation of the Olympics, Chinese athletes were not absent, and even contributed unique Chinese strength.

Looking forward to the next term, there are shortcomings and plans to improve them

Although the competition between the Chinese and American delegations continued until the last minute, it must be noted that the American delegation has a wider coverage of gold medals and more medals, especially in the three major ball sports that have great influence and verify the mass base. The American men's basketball, women's basketball, and women's football all won championships, and the six teams in the three major ball sports all made it to the semi-finals. In contrast, the number of gold medals of the Chinese team is still concentrated in the six traditional advantage projects such as diving and weightlifting, and the three major ball sports lack competitiveness. Looking at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics four years later from Paris, the Chinese sports delegation still needs to keep a clear head.

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 11, 2024, Thomas (center), a player of the US team, is in the game. On the same day, the US team played against the French team in the women's basketball gold medal game of the Paris Olympics at the Bercy Arena in Paris. Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 10, 2024, US team players James (left) and Durant at the award ceremony. On the same day, the men's basketball final of the Paris Olympics was held at the Bercy Arena in Paris. The US team defeated the French team 98 to 87 and won the championship. Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 10, 2024, members of the champion American team took a group photo after the award ceremony. On the same day, in the women's football final of the Paris Olympics, the US team defeated Brazil 1-0 and won the championship. Xinhua News Agency reporter Jia Haocheng

The competition in the Paris Olympics was unprecedentedly fierce, and the world's competitive sports landscape is changing. According to preliminary statistics, 19 world records and 65 Olympic records were broken in track and field, swimming, weightlifting, shooting, archery, rock climbing, track cycling and other events. This figure also fully reflects the fierce and cruel competition in the Olympics. In some events, only those who have the strength to break Olympic records or even world records have a chance to win a gold medal.

Zhou Jinqiang, deputy head of the Chinese sports delegation at the Paris Olympics, said that the delegation also had a deep understanding of the shortcomings exposed by the Chinese team: first, there were not many "three major ball games" and other collective ball games, and the results were not ideal, which was far from the expectations of the people across the country; second, the results of some advantageous projects were not as good as expected or even declined, which exposed the lack of reform and innovation in training management and the failure to keep up with the international development trend; third, there was a talent gap in some projects, and the reserve talents were not young, etc. For these problems, the relevant parties will make a comprehensive summary in a timely manner, analyze the reasons in depth, and continuously improve.

Xinhua News Agency photo, Paris, August 6, 2024, Chinese team member Gong Xiangyu (right) comforts Wang Yuanyuan who is in tears. On the same day, in the women's volleyball quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics, the Chinese team lost 2-3 to the Turkish team and missed the semi-finals. Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Dawei photo

The next Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles, the United States. Relevant people admitted that although the total number of gold medals won by the United States in this Olympic Games has decreased, the total number of medals is more than 120, more than 10 more than the previous one, covering more than 30 sub-items, and also won gold medals in some events such as weightlifting that the United States was not good at before. The overall strength is still strong. In addition, as the host country of the Los Angeles Olympics, the United States will surely demonstrate its strong strength.

Looking at Los Angeles from Paris, if we want to achieve excellent results in the Los Angeles Olympics, we must first firmly consolidate the dominant position of China's traditional sports projects and maintain the basic foundation for winning gold medals. At the same time, we need to make great efforts to improve our country's voice and influence in international sports organizations, and play a practical role in project setting and rule-making. In addition, we must tap the potential in new projects and potential advantage projects. Zhou Jinqiang said: "By participating in the Paris Olympics, we are more convinced that as long as we work hard, carry forward the Chinese sports spirit, unite and fight, we will definitely continue to show the elegance of Chinese athletes in Los Angeles and future Olympics."