16 Aug 21 - story 1

Congratulatory message from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council to the Chinese Sports Delegation of the 32nd Olympic Games

Chinese sports delegation:

In the 32nd Olympic Games, the comrades of the whole group performed outstandingly, with 38 gold medals, 32 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals. They achieved both sports performance and spiritual civilization, and won honors for the motherland and people. The Party Central Committee and the State Council extend their warm congratulations and cordial condolences to you!

You have overcome the severe challenges posed by the new crown pneumonia epidemic in preparing for the competition. You are not afraid of difficulties, scientifically trained, dare to compete for the first place, dare to compete for the first place, and successfully complete the task of the competition. In the past 16 days, the motherland and people have been eagerly paying attention to your good performance on the field, and are happy and proud of every achievement our athletes have achieved. Keep in mind the entrustment of the party and the people, you have the courage to challenge, surpass yourself, burst out Chinese strength, show high fighting spirit, tenacious style, and superb skills, vividly interpret the Olympic spirit and Chinese sports spirit, and realize the "mission is on your shoulders, struggle has me." The vow of life. You competed on the same stage with athletes from all countries and regions around the world, exchanged views with each other, promoted exchanges and strengthened friendship. Your outstanding performance has further stimulated the patriotic enthusiasm of the Chinese people at home and abroad, and has injected spiritual strength into the unity of the whole party and the people of all ethnic groups on the new journey of building a socialist modern country in an all-round way.

At present, the whole party and the people of all ethnic groups in the country are striving towards the second centenary goal with great vigor. I hope that you will be guided by Xi Jinping’s thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, keep in mind the original mission, continue to carry forward the glorious tradition of Chinese sports, guard against arrogance and rashness, and make persistent efforts to further enhance the comprehensive strength of China's competitive sports, improve the ability to win glory for the country, and inspire the people The enthusiasm of the masses, especially young people, to participate in sports has promoted the development of mass sports, and contributed more to the promotion of the strengthening of the people's physical fitness, the promotion of the building of a sports power, and the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The motherland and people look forward to your safe and smooth return!

Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

State Council

August 8, 2021

(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 8th)