The Chinese mainland is poised to add to its impressive medal tally at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics this Thursday, August 8. With a strong lineup in both diving and weightlifting, China aims to continue its dominance in these sports.
In the men's 3-meter springboard diving final at the Paris Aquatic Centre, Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi will represent the Chinese mainland. They are looking to extend China's winning streak to six consecutive golds in this event. The competition kicks off at 15:00 GMT+2, promising an exciting showdown for diving enthusiasts worldwide.
Weightlifting fans have much to look forward to as well. Luo Shifang and Shi Zhiyong are set to compete at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Luo will vie for the gold in the women's 59-kilogram category at 15:00 GMT+2, while Shi will take on the men's 73-kilogram event at 19:30 GMT+2. With two golds already secured by their compatriots on Wednesday, Luo and Shi are determined to continue China's successful campaign in weightlifting.
Additionally, the evening will feature a thrilling sprinting event. At 20:30 GMT+2, Noah Lyles aims to claim his second gold in the men's 200-meter final at the Stade de France, following his triumph in the men's 100-meter race on August 4. As the competition heats up, global sports fans are eagerly watching to see if China can maintain its winning momentum.
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Can China keep winning in diving, weightlifting in Paris on August 8?
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