As April 5-11 draws near, the countdown to the Paris Olympics enters its final week. Chinese sportsmen and women, including the women's volleyball team, the men's national Olympic team and the weightlifting team, are putting their best foot forward to fight for their Olympic dreams in different forms of training and competition. Athletics, as a signature sport of the Olympics, not only upgrades the track conditions, but also allocates a record high amount of prize money, and athletes from all over the world will show the spirit of "Higher, Faster, Stronger" on the stage of Paris.
Zhu Ting helps women's volleyball team dream of wearing the uniform again
On the evening of April 8, women's volleyball player Zhu Ting announced through social media platforms that she will return to the national team during the World Women's Volleyball League. In order to help the Chinese women's volleyball team hit the Paris Olympics, Zhu Ting will devote herself to training and competition.
Women's volleyball team strives for Olympic ticket, WNBA key
Having failed to qualify directly for the 2023 Olympics, the Chinese women will have to compete for their Olympic ticket through the rankings of the World Women's Volleyball League (WVL).The WVL will be key in May, with the Chinese women challenging 12 opponents in three legs of the tournament, while the world rankings on June 17th will determine the qualification for the Olympics.
Men's soccer team warms up for preseason, confident of challenge
China's men's national Olympic team is actively preparing for the U23 Asian Cup and the Paris Olympics qualifiers. The recent back-to-back wins in three warm-up matches have injected confidence into the Chinese team. Despite the loss against Uzbekistan, the team still needs to learn from its experience and take on bigger challenges.
Chinese men aim to advance in U23 Asian Cup
This year's U23 Asian Cup will begin on April 15, with the Chinese men's soccer team playing against powerhouses such as Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. The top three will advance directly to the Olympics, while the fourth place will compete with teams from the African zone for the final spot.
Weightlifting team strong, Olympic lineup in its infancy
The Chinese weightlifting team achieved excellent results in the Weightlifting World Cup held in Phuket, Thailand. Several athletes in the men's and women's programs are expected to represent China at the Paris Olympics.
Athletics Bonuses Inspire Athletes to Push the Limits
The World Association of Athletics Federations (WAAF) has announced that it will award $50,000 to the winner of the track and field event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, totaling a whopping $2.4 million. The prize money will incentivize athletes to challenge world records at the Paris Olympics.
Purple track to fuel new track and field records
The track and field stadium at the Paris Olympics will feature a purple track that could be the fastest in history. The purple track, provided by Italian company Mondo, is not only environmentally friendly, but may also help athletes set new world records.
