Core Viewpoint - The Chinese "ice and snow team" is preparing for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, aiming for breakthroughs despite facing significant challenges. The team has secured participation in various events and is focusing on training and qualification competitions in the lead-up to the games [1]. Group 1: Ice Sports - The Chinese short track speed skating team, a key strength, is under pressure as they aim to replicate their success from the Beijing Olympics, where they won 2 golds, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. This season, they have only achieved 1 gold, 6 silvers, and 4 bronzes in four World Cup events, while competitors like Canada and the USA have improved [2]. - The short track team has secured 10 full quota spots for the Winter Olympics, with the men's relay being a major medal contention area. The team is currently training at the National Winter Sports Training Center and will finalize their roster soon [2]. - The overall competitiveness of speed skating and figure skating has faced challenges, with the latter struggling due to a lack of new talent. Both teams are now focusing on realistic medal goals for the Milan Olympics [3]. Group 2: Snow Sports - China achieved a historic breakthrough in snow sports at the Beijing Olympics, winning 5 golds and 3 silvers. The team has shown strength in freestyle and snowboard events, but the competition remains fierce and unpredictable [4]. - The women's freestyle skiing team, particularly in the U-shaped terrain and aerial events, is expected to perform well, with several athletes having secured their spots. However, the unpredictable nature of these events poses challenges [5][6]. - The men's and women's snowboard U-shaped terrain events and the newly added ski mountaineering event present significant challenges for the Chinese athletes, as they continue to catch up with the global competitive level [7].
“追赶者”角色不变 力争境外参赛新突破
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-06 17:29