Fan-tastic response lifts China s stars By SHI FUTIAN | China Daily | Updated: 2021-07-28 09:06 Share
Taekwondo star Zhao Shuai celebrates with the Chinese flag after winning bronze in the men s 68kg category at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. Having been disappointed not to claim gold, fans rallied behind Zhao, stressing he should still be proud of his efforts. REUTERS
Public getting right behind nation s Olympians at Tokyo 2020－even when results don t quite go their way
China s Olympic gold medalists aren t the only athletes feeling the love from the fans, as taekwondo star Zhao Shuai has discovered.
As one of China s flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, expectations were high that Zhao could retain his men s 68kg title in Tokyo.