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BEIJING: A staggering 815 Chinese athletes will compete in the Asian Games taking place in Japan this month, according to state media. The nation aims to replicate their previous success from three years ago when they dominated the competition with a record-breaking 201 gold medals.
China's roster includes 36 Olympic champions, with the young prodigy Yu Zidi set to join the field. The 13-year-old swammer made history by becoming the youngest medallist in swimming world championships last year at the age of 12. The team comprises 404 women and 411 men who will participate in 38 different sports, reported CCTV.
Among the reigning Olympic champions is the pair of divers Wang Zongyuan and Chen Yuxi, as well as the table tennis gold medallists Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu. However, the 2024 Paris Games women's singles tennis champion Zheng Qinwen will not be part of the squad.
Diver Wang Zongyuan expressed his excitement, stating that the Asian Games is the highest-level comprehensive sporting event in Asia and serves as a genuine test of China's preparation. He added, "We will showcase China's standard and strength on the regional and global stage."
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