China's Olympic Fever: Netizens Go Wild for Medal-Winning Athletes
The Olympic spirit has taken over China, with netizens on Weibo going wild over the country's medal-winning performances. From table tennis to diving, Chinese athletes have been making waves in the international sports arena, and their compatriots are thrilled.

28 July 2024
One of the most talked-about athletes is Quan Hongchan, a diver who has stunned the world with her incredible skills. On Weibo, users have been raving about her performances, with one user posting a video of her dive with the caption "#全红婵跳水惊呆老外# From China's Quan Hongchan, letting foreigners feel surprised #奥运打call气氛组#" (Quan Hongchan's diving is stunning, even foreigners are shocked #Olympic atmosphere #).
Another athlete who has captured the hearts of Weibo users is Sun Yingsha, a table tennis player. A video of her training regime has gone viral, with users marveling at her dedication and perseverance. One user posted a comment, saying "从孙颖莎的手茧看到了背后的努力#莎莎的高低肩、老茧、水泡、变形的手这放20出头的女孩上哪个愿意呀,好心疼期待莎莎的付出得到回报的那天#" (From Sun Yingsha's hands, we can see the hard work behind her successful performance #Sun Yingsha's high and low shoulders, old calluses, blisters, and deformed hands, it's hard to imagine the sacrifices she made, we're so proud of her and look forward to her getting the rewards for her hard work).

Meanwhile, a foreigner has been spotted wearing a Chinese team jersey, sparking a wave of excitement on Weibo. One user posted a photo of the foreigner, saying "#一家外国人穿了中国队队服#一家外国人穿了中国队队服!你好外国人,谢谢你支持中国队!#" (A foreigner is wearing a Chinese team jersey #A foreigner is wearing a Chinese team jersey! Hi, foreigner, thank you for supporting the Chinese team!).
In other news, a Korean swimming team has sparked controversy by moving out of the Olympic Village to stay in a hotel instead. According to reports, the team cited the hot and crowded conditions in the village as the reason for their move. However, Weibo users have been quick to point out that the team's decision may have been motivated by a desire to gain a competitive advantage. One user posted, "#韩国游泳男选手搬离宿舍去住酒店了#韩国游泳男选手搬离宿舍去住酒店了#全红婵弟弟也会水花消失术##奥运打call气氛组#" (Korean swimming team moves out of Olympic Village to stay in hotel #Korean swimming team moves out of Olympic Village to stay in hotel #Quan Hongchan's brother can also do water flower disappearance #Olympic atmosphere #).

Despite the controversy, the Olympic spirit remains strong on Weibo, with users from all over China sharing their enthusiasm and support for the country's athletes. As one user posted, "#买了票就可以为中国队加油了#她知道中国队一定会出现在决赛的赛场上#奥运打call气氛组#" (I've bought tickets to support the Chinese team #She knows the Chinese team will definitely make it to the final #Olympic atmosphere #).
A video of a young girl's hands, with thick calluses and blisters, has also gone viral on Weibo, sparking a wave of admiration and respect for the country's young athletes. The video is captioned "#2024巴黎奥运会#孙颖莎#国乒#孙颖莎加油#乒乓球比赛#" (2024 Paris Olympics #Sun Yingsha #National Table Tennis #Sun Yingsha fights on #Table Tennis Competition #).

As the Olympic Games continue to captivate audiences around the world, Weibo users in China remain proud and enthusiastic about their country's performances. With their athletes continuing to make waves in the international sports arena, the Chinese people are confident that their team will bring home the gold.
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