China continues to dominate the medal table at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, securing two gold, two silver, and three bronze medals on Friday. This brings the country's overall tally to an impressive 13 golds, nine silvers, and nine bronzes, reaffirming its position at the top of the podium.
One of the standout performances came from the mixed doubles badminton duo, Huang Yaqiong and Zheng Siwei. The pair triumphed over South Korea's Jeong Na-eun and Kim Won-ho with scores of 21-8 and 21-11, clinching China's first badminton title in Paris 2024. This victory not only avenges their second-place finish at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games three years ago but also completes their "Grand Slam" achievement, adding Olympic success to their World Cup and World Championships titles.
The day was made even more memorable when Liu Yuchen, paired with Ou Xuanyi in the men's doubles badminton competition, proposed to his girlfriend Huang with a dazzling diamond ring after the mixed doubles final. \"Would you marry me,\" Liu asked, bringing tears of joy to Huang's eyes. The couple received an outpouring of congratulatory messages from teammates, coaches, and fans, celebrating both their athletic achievements and their personal milestones.
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More wins, more medals, one marriage for China on August 2 in Paris
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