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30 Reasons to watch the Games
(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-07-08 15:08 25. Highest number of foreign coaches
In striving for excellence, various Chinese national teams have invited foreign coaches to guide them. More than 30 foreign coaches are currently working with the Chinese Olympic team. Many among them, such as men's basketball coach Jonas Kazlauskas (right) from Lithuania and synchronized swimming head coach Masayo Imura from Japan, are expected to lead the home outfits to their peak performances. 26. Number of China-born athletes representing other federations A group of Chinese-born athletes representing other countries or regions will be an important force in Beijing. Led by former badminton national team member Zhou Mi and Wang Chen, who represent Hong Kong, and table tennis player Li Jiawei of Singapore, they will pose formidable challenges to their Chinese rivals. |
