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2025.11.11 11:27 GMT+8

How China rose in sport: Through the eyes of the IOC Vice President

Updated 2025.11.11 11:27 GMT+8
CGTN

From China's first Olympic gold medal in 1984 to Beijing becoming the world's first dual Olympic city, and to the country achieving the best-ever overseas Olympic performance in the 2024 Paris Games, it has been an incredible journey. For more than 40 years, the Samaranch family has shared a special connection with China, witnessing its rise as one of the Olympic family's most influential partners. In an exclusive CGTN interview, IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. shares his reflections on China's Olympic story. Don't miss this inside look at how China became a powerhouse in global sport. Watch now.

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