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* A new generation of Chinese athletes, born after 2000, impressed the world with remarkable performances and vibrant spirit at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
* These young athletes achieved multiple historic firsts for the Chinese delegation that collected 91 medals, including 40 gold as the Games closed on Sunday.
* They not only achieved athletic successes but showcased their potential to inspire globally with their confidence and charm.
PARIS, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- "The waves behind drive on those ahead", an old Chinese saying perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the past 17 days as the Olympic Games returned to Paris after a century.
The Games was marked by historic firsts and inspiring performances from a new generation of Chinese athletes, born after 2000, who, like the rising waves of a mighty river, captured the world's attention not just with their athletic achievements, but with the vibrant spirit they embody.
On the field, they displayed remarkable resilience and energy, and off the field, they shone in Paris with confidence and charm.