Sports propelling the China growth story in the new era

In the 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the nation's sports industry has evolved from modest beginnings to a major player. From Olympic victories to a thriving sports culture, China's achievements highlight the country's growth and commitment to excellence. This progress reflects not just the athletes' success, but the broader strength and ambition of the nation.

China won its first Olympic gold medal in Los Angeles in 1984, thanks to Xu Haifeng's shooting prowess, and crossed the 300-gold-medal mark in Paris. After competing against developed countries in 11 Olympics, China has become one of the leading medal-winning countries at the Games.

These achievements have not only reinforced China's self-belief but also showcased the great achievements it has made since launching reform and opening-up. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, China has been trying to integrate the resource mobilizing system with the market mechanism, giving proportionate play to the government, market and society, while developing competitive sports.