China’s contribution in the Olympics
China is among one of the top nations in the overall medal count in both the summer and winter olympics. China has a good gold medal count in specific. Let us look into some of the achievements by China in the Olympics.
Olympics |
Host |
Medal Count |
Gold Medal Count |
---|---|---|---|
2008 |
Beijing |
100 |
51 |
2012 |
London |
88 |
38 |
2016 |
Rio |
70 |
26 |
2022 (Winter) |
Beijing |
41 |
15 |
List of Most Popular Sports in China
Sports have significantly shaped China’s history, identity, and national pride. They have excelled in sports like table tennis, diving, and badminton. Since hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics, the country has announced a series of national plans aspiring to become a strong sports nation by 2025. The Chinese government takes care of its professional players as a means of dominating sports.
Let us learn more about the popular sports in China.