Rio Olympics 2016: Team China News and Images

xunzi · Aug 23, 2016

Despite the disadvantage and unfair judge, we did well to be honest.

xunzi · Aug 23, 2016

Economic superpower said:
I just heard that the rules for Gymnastics and Shooting were changed after 2012 Olympics.

Also badminton only allowed 2 players from a single country for each event. In 2012, 3 players were allowed.

Any sport China dominates, change the rules. This is how the West operates.

They originally set up the rules so that only Western countries can thrive. But when others catch up, they quickly change the rules again.

This is what make our gold much more valuable because every gold is won under double standard decision.

AndrewJin · Aug 23, 2016

xunzi said:
This is what make our gold much more valuable because every gold is won under double standard decision.

And won by Chinese blood.....

ahojunk · Aug 23, 2016

This is a nice way to honor the women's Olympic volleyball champions.

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Hunan renames scenic spot 'Iron Hammer' after women's volleyball gold medal
2016-08-23 15:48 | Xinhua | Editor: Mo Hong'e

A standout rock at Tianyue Mufushan Scenic Spot in Yueyang, Hunan Province, is renamed "Iron Hammer". (Photo/tour.rednet.cn)

(ECNS) -- An iconic location in central China's Hunan Province has been renamed "Iron Hammer", the nickname of Jenny Lang Ping, head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team that won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Tianyue Mufushan Scenic Spot in Yueyang is home to a standout rock formation formerly known as Dingtian Lidi, which literally means someone standing with his head in the clouds and feet on the earth, implying an indomitable spirit.

According to legend, the imposing rock was used as the stepping stone by the goddess Nuwa in repairing the pillar of heaven.

Administrators of the scenic spot that attracts numerous tourists said they felt proud of the Chinese women's volleyball team and believe it is necessary to promote the spirit of the Iron Hammer.

The decision has stirred debate on the Internet, with opponents saying the name change goes too far in glorifying the volleyball team.

Victory of China's young women's volleyball team over a surging Serbian side in four sets has brought the team, particularly its legendary coach, national headlines for days, prompting wide discussion of the so-called "Women's Volleyball Spirit."

The Chinese of today need the fighting spirit of the women's volleyball team more than ever, Xinhua said in an editorial.

Chinese head coach Lang Ping celebrates after winning the gold medal in women's volleyball after beating Serbia 3:1 in Rio de Janeiro on Aug 20, 2016. (Photo/Xinhua)

AndrewJin · Aug 23, 2016

ahojunk said:
This is a nice way to honor the women's Olympic volleyball champions.

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Hunan renames scenic spot 'Iron Hammer' after women's volleyball gold medal
2016-08-23 15:48 | Xinhua | Editor: Mo Hong'e

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A standout rock at Tianyue Mufushan Scenic Spot in Yueyang, Hunan Province, is renamed "Iron Hammer". (Photo/tour.rednet.cn)

(ECNS) -- An iconic location in central China's Hunan Province has been renamed "Iron Hammer", the nickname of Jenny Lang Ping, head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team that won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Tianyue Mufushan Scenic Spot in Yueyang is home to a standout rock formation formerly known as Dingtian Lidi, which literally means someone standing with his head in the clouds and feet on the earth, implying an indomitable spirit.

According to legend, the imposing rock was used as the stepping stone by the goddess Nuwa in repairing the pillar of heaven.

Administrators of the scenic spot that attracts numerous tourists said they felt proud of the Chinese women's volleyball team and believe it is necessary to promote the spirit of the Iron Hammer.

The decision has stirred debate on the Internet, with opponents saying the name change goes too far in glorifying the volleyball team.

Victory of China's young women's volleyball team over a surging Serbian side in four sets has brought the team, particularly its legendary coach, national headlines for days, prompting wide discussion of the so-called "Women's Volleyball Spirit."

The Chinese of today need the fighting spirit of the women's volleyball team more than ever, Xinhua said in an editorial.

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Chinese head coach Lang Ping celebrates after winning the gold medal in women's volleyball after beating Serbia 3:1 in Rio de Janeiro on Aug 20, 2016. (Photo/Xinhua)

She deserves it.

Place Of Space · Aug 23, 2016

ahojunk said:
This is a nice way to honor the women's Olympic volleyball champions.

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Hunan renames scenic spot 'Iron Hammer' after women's volleyball gold medal
2016-08-23 15:48 | Xinhua | Editor: Mo Hong'e

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A standout rock at Tianyue Mufushan Scenic Spot in Yueyang, Hunan Province, is renamed "Iron Hammer". (Photo/tour.rednet.cn)

(ECNS) -- An iconic location in central China's Hunan Province has been renamed "Iron Hammer", the nickname of Jenny Lang Ping, head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team that won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Tianyue Mufushan Scenic Spot in Yueyang is home to a standout rock formation formerly known as Dingtian Lidi, which literally means someone standing with his head in the clouds and feet on the earth, implying an indomitable spirit.

According to legend, the imposing rock was used as the stepping stone by the goddess Nuwa in repairing the pillar of heaven.

Administrators of the scenic spot that attracts numerous tourists said they felt proud of the Chinese women's volleyball team and believe it is necessary to promote the spirit of the Iron Hammer.

The decision has stirred debate on the Internet, with opponents saying the name change goes too far in glorifying the volleyball team.

Victory of China's young women's volleyball team over a surging Serbian side in four sets has brought the team, particularly its legendary coach, national headlines for days, prompting wide discussion of the so-called "Women's Volleyball Spirit."

The Chinese of today need the fighting spirit of the women's volleyball team more than ever, Xinhua said in an editorial.

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Chinese head coach Lang Ping celebrates after winning the gold medal in women's volleyball after beating Serbia 3:1 in Rio de Janeiro on Aug 20, 2016. (Photo/Xinhua)

'Iron Hammer' hill, haah, interesting, the local is smart. :angel:

waz · Aug 23, 2016

Please just speak about Chinese athletes, but also stop bringing in the race of US athletes and other issues which do not relate to this thread.

TaiShang · Aug 24, 2016

Chinese mainland Olympic champions to visit China's Hong Kong, provoke ticket-buying frenzy

By Zhang Tianrui - August 23, 2016

(Photo from South China Morning Post, Hong Kong, China)

The Chinese mainland champions of the Rio Olympic Games will pay a three-day visit to Hong Kong, China, beginning on Aug. 27. Tickets to the three public events at which the athletes will appear went on sale the morning of Aug. 22, selling out within four hours.

On Aug. 28, the champions will give badminton and table tennis demonstrations at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. There will also be a diving performance in Victoria Park. All the champions will then gather at 4 p.m. For these activities, the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) put 5,700 tickets on sale.

Even before the ticket offices opened at 10 a.m., long queues were already formed. Hundreds of people waited at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Some even arrived the evening before. They brought quilts and mats, prepared to wait the whole night. Meanwhile, in Tuen Mun Town Hall, hundreds more people did the same thing.

At 10 a.m., the tickets officially went on sale. LCSD announced that each person could buy up to two tickets. Those who successfully bought the tickets were very excited. There were some Chinese mainland citizens who came to Hong Kong especially for the opportunity to see their favorite players.

However, by 1 p.m. on the same day, LCSD announced that all the tickets had sold out. Citizens who did not get tickets were frustrated. Some even cried, and many complained about LCSD's arrangements.

The tickets cost 20 Hong Kong dollars, but soon appeared on other outlets being resold for over a thousand dollars.

AndrewJin · Aug 24, 2016

TaiShang said:
Chinese mainland Olympic champions to visit China's Hong Kong, provoke ticket-buying frenzy

By Zhang Tianrui - August 23, 2016

(Photo from South China Morning Post, Hong Kong, China)

The Chinese mainland champions of the Rio Olympic Games will pay a three-day visit to Hong Kong, China, beginning on Aug. 27. Tickets to the three public events at which the athletes will appear went on sale the morning of Aug. 22, selling out within four hours.

On Aug. 28, the champions will give badminton and table tennis demonstrations at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. There will also be a diving performance in Victoria Park. All the champions will then gather at 4 p.m. For these activities, the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) put 5,700 tickets on sale.

Even before the ticket offices opened at 10 a.m., long queues were already formed. Hundreds of people waited at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Some even arrived the evening before. They brought quilts and mats, prepared to wait the whole night. Meanwhile, in Tuen Mun Town Hall, hundreds more people did the same thing.

At 10 a.m., the tickets officially went on sale. LCSD announced that each person could buy up to two tickets. Those who successfully bought the tickets were very excited. There were some Chinese mainland citizens who came to Hong Kong especially for the opportunity to see their favorite players.

However, by 1 p.m. on the same day, LCSD announced that all the tickets had sold out. Citizens who did not get tickets were frustrated. Some even cried, and many complained about LCSD's arrangements.

The tickets cost 20 Hong Kong dollars, but soon appeared on other outlets being resold for over a thousand dollars.

Many of them have waited for a whole night....
They should have more days in HK!

Hundreds of fans welcome volleyball girls back home at Beijing Capital Airport

Zsari · Aug 24, 2016

While there is nothing wrong to have a quirky personality, that should not be where athletes receive their popularity. I hope the take away from this Olympics is the spirit of the women volleyball team, not the stardom of Ning or Fu. Ning who came home empty handed especially should not be given the media attention where there are many more who are more deserving

Economic superpower · Aug 24, 2016

Zsari said:
While there is nothing wrong to have a quirky personality, that should not be where athletes receive their popularity. I hope the take away from this Olympics is the spirit of the women volleyball team, not the stardom of Ning or Fu. Ning who came home empty handed especially should not be given the media attention where there are many more who are more deserving

These swimmers are all overpaid and overrated.

Ning Zetao is just a one hit wonder. The guy couldn't even make the Olympic final.

China should be celebrating women's volleyball team, table tennis team, diving team.

Sport is about winning. Not personality.