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1st September 2007
Best and worst of China
Former Chinese champion runner Wang Junxia, believes the world should see the best and worst of China at the Olympics. She believes the country is going to get caught up in medal mania.
“I really don’t care so much about the medals or the league tables,” Wang said.
“Really, I hope the rest of the world gets to see China and its people for themselves, not just the good points but the bad points too. Then we can learn to correct them.”
Last Olympics China came second to the US winning 32 gold medals to the United States 36 gold medals.
With the games being held on China’s home turf, it is not surprising that the Chinese government and the general population are going to be pushing athletes to show the world who is number one.
Read more: World must see best and worst of China at Olympics
Comparisons with LA and Mexico
Rene Henry writes that he is surprised that Beijing Olympic organizers haven’t looked at pollution data at the 1968 Mexico and 1984 LA Olympics. He does bring up a good point. Perhaps people are more concerned about the environment now than in previous Olympics.
He goes on to write: “On a hot and one of the smoggiest days in the city in weeks, in the very first event, Vladimir Salnikov swam to a world record. During a press conference following his race, the Soviet swimmer, one of the best in the world at the time, was asked about smog. His response was that if this is smog, give me more.”
29th August 2007
IAFF World Championships in athletics Osaka 2007
| August 25, 2007 12:00 am | to | September 2, 2007 12:00 am |
Official website: www.osaka2007.jp
28th August 2007
Asian Archer Championships
To be held in Xian, China.
Asian Archer Championships
| September 14, 2007 | to | September 19, 2007 |
| September 14, 2007 7:00 pm | to | September 19, 2007 7:00 pm |
To be held in Xian, China.
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