There was an unexpected change in the Olympic gold medal table, and the Chinese team fell out of the top three. Does this mean that China's sports power is declining? Or are other countries advancing by leaps and bounds?
1. Japan has outperformed expectations
The Japan team performed well at the Games, especially in judo, skateboarding and fencing. As the hosts, the Japan seemed to be more encouraged and played at an extraordinary level.
2. The Chinese team suffered an unexpected setback
Swimming has always been one of the strengths of the Chinese team, but this time Qin Haiyang and Zhang Yufei failed to win the gold as expected, which was surprising. This may have something to do with the intense pressure on the players, but also reflect the progress of other countries in these events.
3. The Korea team has emerged
The Korea team showed its strength in the shooting event by winning gold and silver medals in the women's 10m air pistol event. This breakthrough result significantly improved Korea's ranking in the gold medal table.
4. More competition
The Games are becoming more competitive, and the gap between traditional and emerging powers is narrowing. This trend is likely to make future Olympic Games even more exciting, but it also poses new challenges to countries' sports development strategies.
