The 16 athletes are: weightlifters Chen Lijun, Hou Zhihui, Liao, rowers Sean, Yisudi, kayaker Yu Zhou, badminton player (women's doubles) Jia Yifan, synchronized swimmer Sun, wrestler, Pang, water polo player, Xiong Dunhan, Zhai Ying and Deng Wenze.
Among Hunan athletes, the weightlifter was the first to appear. Weightlifting has always been our province's strong point. From Wu, Yang Xia and Le to Long Qingquan, Wang Mingjuan and Xiang Yanmei, Hunan weightlifting world champions and Olympic champions are constantly emerging. In this Olympic Games, the China weightlifting team consisting of 8 people (full seats) has 3 seats. From July 24th to 26th, Hou Zhihui, Chen Lijun and Liao will play one after another. Their strength is strong, and they are the most likely to hit the gold medal among the "Olympic Xiang Army" who went to Tokyo this time.
On July 24th, Hou Zhihui, the first female 49kg player, appeared. Five years ago, she missed the Rio Olympics with regret. At the Asian Championships before the Olympic Games, she broke two world records and won the gold medal without any dispute. This shows her strength in this project. On the 25th, the men's 67kg gold medal will be challenged, and on the 26th, the women's 55kg gold medalist Liao will also take the stage.
In badminton, Hunan athletes have made great achievements. Jia Yifan, a Hunan player, has been a partner with Chen for 7 years, ranking second in the world at present, and will challenge the badminton women's doubles champion in this Olympic Games.
In addition, the "water and underwater teams" led by famous soldiers Sean, Zhou Yu and Sun are also expected. Wang Yuwei, who participated in the Olympic Games for the second time, and Zhou Yu, a three-time veteran. Their best result in Olympic history is only one step away from the podium.
[Editor: Chen]
[Source: Sanxiang Metropolis Daily]