Paris, 26 July 2024 (TDI): Han Zheng, the Chinese vice president and President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, emphasized the importance of Chinese athletes as cultural ambassadors during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris.
Han expressed his comments when visiting the Olympic Village, where he engaged in discussions with members of the Chinese Olympic delegation.
“On behalf of Xi Jinping, the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, I am here to visit you in the Olympic Village on the day before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games begin,” Han stated, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of the visit.
Han added that General Secretary Xi Jinping and the CPC Central Committee highly prioritize sports and show significant concern for the Chinese Olympic delegation’s athletes, coaches, and staff members. In addition, he expressed the warm greetings and sincere well-wishes of Xi and the CPC Central Committee to the entire delegation.
Han expressed his joy at the positive attitude and strong motivation of the entire Chinese delegation, stating his confidence in their performance at the Paris Olympic Games.
Recognizing the Olympic Games as a globally renowned sporting event that garners worldwide attention and captivates millions of Chinese citizens, Han expressed the desire for each athlete to adequately prepare themselves, confront difficulties head-on, and exert maximum effort to achieve honour and success for their country.
The speaker emphasized the significance of the Olympic Games as a platform for showcasing the sportsmanship of Chinese athletes. He stresses the importance of adhering to the rules and regulations and demonstrates the determination to excel and surpass oneself.
Furthermore, he highlighted the role of Chinese athletes in promoting positive energy in sports, fostering mutual understanding and friendship with athletes from other nations, projecting a positive image of modern China, and acting as cultural ambassadors.
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Chinese athletes, coaches, and staff members sent their heartfelt appreciation to General Secretary Xi and the CPC Central Committee for their concern, as well as to Han for his visit.
They committed to upholding their objective, fulfilling the aspirations of the people, and bringing the power and enthusiasm of Chinese sports to contribute to the success of the Paris Olympics.
On Thursday afternoon, Han paid a visit to the China House for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, located at the Hotel Salomon de Rothschild.
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