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China readies for Olympic battle

Team China steels itself for tough test

Chinese athletes face a tough test at the upcoming Olympics, as they aim to maintain their status as one of the world's leading sporting nations.

China has been a dominant force in the Olympics in recent years, winning the most gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games and finishing second in the medal table at the 2012 London Games.

However, the competition is expected to be even fiercer at the 2016 Rio Games, with the United States, Great Britain, and Russia all fielding strong teams.

China's athletes are aware of the challenge they face, and they have been training hard in preparation for the Games.

The Chinese delegation to the Rio Olympics will comprise of more than 400 athletes, competing in 28 sports.

China's hopes for success in Rio rest on the shoulders of a number of star athletes, including swimmer Sun Yang, diver Wu Minxia, and gymnast Deng Shudi.

The Chinese team will also be looking to make a strong showing in team sports, such as basketball, volleyball, and table tennis.

The Olympics are the pinnacle of sporting achievement, and China's athletes are determined to do their country proud in Rio.