Core Viewpoint - The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has officially commenced, with the Chinese sports delegation fielding its largest overseas team to date, aiming for outstanding performances across various winter sports [9]. Group 1: Snow Sports - The freestyle skiing aerials team, a stronghold for the Chinese delegation, has previously secured 14 Olympic medals (3 gold, 7 silver, 4 bronze). This year, they have filled all four available spots in both men's and women's events [10]. - Xu Mengtao and Qi Guangpu, both seasoned athletes, are competing in their fifth Olympics, with Xu having consistently performed well this season, achieving podium finishes in 5 out of 6 World Cup events [10]. - Su Yiming, who won China's first Olympic gold in snowboarding at the Beijing Games, has advanced to the men's big air finals, while the women's team, led by Liu Jiayu and Cai Xuetong, aims to improve upon past performances [10]. Group 2: Ice Sports - The short track speed skating team, which has historically brought home China's first Olympic gold medal, faces stiff competition from rising teams in Europe and traditional powerhouse South Korea. The team aims to focus on their own performance [12]. - The speed skating team has secured 15 spots (7 men, 8 women) across all events except the men's 10,000 meters, with hopes of medaling in both individual and team events [12]. Group 3: Emerging and New Sports - The Chinese bobsleigh team, having made significant progress since winning a bronze medal in the men's skeleton at the Beijing Olympics, is set to compete in multiple events, including mixed team competitions [13]. - The newly added sport of ski mountaineering will see China fielding a full team, marking their Olympic debut in this discipline [13]. - The Chinese delegation aims to showcase the advancements in winter sports since the Beijing Olympics, with a focus on gaining experience and improving rankings [13].
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Ren Min Ri Bao·2026-02-07 00:48