Opinion＆ Reviews
- China's second place in the Olympic medal table is a genuine reflection of its current standing.
- London carried out a flawless Games, but will the optimism bring any real economic benefit for average Britons?
- By presenting some of its champion athletes as amateurs, certain Western media give a false impression of the true status of these world-class performers.
- The London Olympic Games ended on Sunday, but the moving scenes of athletes challenging their physical limits in the competition arena will live on in the memories of many spectators.
- Former Chinese Olympic Committee vice-president Wei Jizhong urged the public not to compare the London Olympics with the "unparalleled" Beijing Games.
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Is being at home an advantage, or just a burden in disguise?
As British diving star Tom Daley prepared to face China's Qiu Bo on Saturday, four-time Olympic gold winner Guo Jingjing - the world's most successful diver - pointed out that competing at home brings greater pressure.
- Controversial officiating won't harm China's successful Olympic campaign in London.
- Liu Xiang's untimely exit from the London Olympics does nothing to detract from his status as a champion and national hero.
- Accusing any athlete who performs extraordinarily of wrongdoing without sound evidence is an affront to the Olympic spirit.
- I listened to his interview before the hurdles came up and was inspired by his message. He may not have won the gold medal, but he is worth more than any gold medal.
| USA | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
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Russia? |
24 | 25 | 33 | 82 |
| South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
